Episode 416

Small Giants Emphasize the Extraordinary - S8 E23

Takeaways

  • Being deliberate in hiring is crucial for business success.
  • The job of a leader begins after hiring someone.
  • Successful companies operate with a purpose beyond profit.
  • Money should be a tool, not the primary goal.
  • Passion drives growth and fulfillment in business.
  • A just cause is essential for sustained success.
  • Chasing money can lead to significant issues later on.
  • Successful businesses prioritize employee growth and value.
  • Money will follow when the focus is on purpose.
  • A strong mission can prevent unfulfilled success.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 - The Importance of Deliberate Hiring

02:58 - Purpose Beyond Profit: The Just Cause

06:07 - Passion as a Driving Force in Business

09:13 - The Dangers of Money-Driven Business

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Travis Maus

Travis Maus is the Chief Executive Officer of S.E.E.D. Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm with over 30 employees and locations in New York and Tennessee.

He hosts Unleashing Leadership and co-hosts the award-winning Ditch the Suits Podcast. Ditch the Suits aim is to help listeners get the most from their money and lives.

He is passionate, unfiltered, and committed to building great businesses.