Episode 281

Working With Rock Stars

Takeaways

- Joining a company that is on the path of a revolution and making a meaningful contribution is valuable.

- Being part of a small company allows for personal growth and learning in various areas of the business.

- In a small company, your contributions matter and you have the opportunity to work with rock stars.

- Working in a large company can lead to specialization and silos, hindering innovation and effectiveness.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Book Discussion: 'Build' by Tony Fidel

02:02 - Building a Business of 30 to 100 People

02:57 - Working with Rock Stars

04:03 - Joining a Revolution

05:07 - The Value of Small Companies

06:58 - The Difference Between 2D and 3D Learning

09:04 - Participating in Different Areas of the Business

12:10 - The Limitations of Large Companies

14:04 - Conclusion

About the Podcast

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About your host

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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.