Podcast
120: No Bad Teams (Part 2)
In this week’s episode, Shannon + Joey continue diving into the idea of No Bad Teams, specifically going deeper on the idea of where good teams come from.
119: No Bad Teams (Part 1)
No Bad Teams” is a 3 part conversation. We start by exploring the meaning behind this statement, observing that when clients face problems, they tend to either focus on the individuals involved or the person at the center of the issue. We advocate for an Extreme Ownership approach, reminding our listeners that at the end of the day, no one can make a change except for themselves, and leading by example is the best approach to cultivating great teams.
118: Hiring “A” Players (Part 2)
In this episode, Devin and Shannon sit down to discuss the importance of categorizing candidates based on their experience and competency.
117: Hiring “A” Players (Part 1)
The hiring process is an essential function in any business. But hiring is more than getting people in the door. Companies that know this stick to a process designed to identify “A” players who contribute to the company culture and help the company accomplish its vision.
116: Culture handoff
What does a healthy succession plan look like when it comes to the CULTURE of an organization surviving and thriving as it passes from generation 1 to generation 2?
115: Businesses and Communities Flourishing Together | Thomas Hlohinec
Thomas Hlohinek (pronounced Low-he-nik) is the founder of Rise Financial Partners and also serves as the Executive Director of the Manasota Christian Community Foundation.
114: The Right and the Wrong Way to Hire Gen 2
In a lot of ways, this episode could be subtitled “What not to do if you want your kids to work in the business.” Joey and Devin talk about how the second generation can be brought into the business in a way that sets them and their peers up for success.
113: Can the Family Survive Working Together
Working with family can be one of the most rewarding and yet frustrating experiences, especially when it comes to older and younger generations working in the same business. In this episode, Joey and Devin talk about setting boundaries and how business owners can help their children working in the business understand what is most important and what can be put on the back burner.
112: Can Mom and Dad Let Go of the Business?
When it comes to passing the business on to the second generation, many parents struggle to let go. In this episode, Joey and Devin discuss common scenarios that come up in the transition, and how to be successful when passing the baton of leadership.
111: Customer Experience
In this episode, we learn about the three pillars of Jaime Marco’s work at Evolve Business Consulting: Leadership, Sales, and Customer Experience.
110: Delegating Decision-Making
Delegating tasks is one thing. Delegating decisions is a little harder. How do you delegate something that happens inside your head?
We’ll dive into developing leaders who can think in ways to accomplish what is important to you and them.
109: Are Your Kids Ready to Take Over the Business?
Many parents wonder whether turning over the keys to the business will put their retirement in jeopardy. In this episode, Joey and Cameron lay out the reasons why just having the second gen work in different areas of the business is probably NOT the best way to determine if they are ready.
108: Employee Owned
John McGuire is a 35-year veteran of the qualified plan arena and has a passion for giving employees a dignified retirement. In this episode, John shares his expertise with us on the subject of Employee Stock Ownership Plans and why they might be a better option now than they have ever been before.
107: Lessons from LEGOLAND
This summer, Devin got the opportunity to visit LEGOLAND Florida for the first time. So in this week's podcast, the Axiom team joins him to cover 7 lessons he learned from the place built with LEGOs.*
*LEGOLAND isn't literally built with LEGOs, though many features are.
106: The Three Levels of Connection
This week Joey, Devin and Cameron talk about their experience at The Global Leadership Summit and Vanessa Van Edwards talk on the Science of Connection. Here are Van Edwards 15 Questions divided into the three levels of connection
105: Owners Can’t Whisper (Part 2)
This is a continuation podcast of “Owner’s Can’t Whisper.” If you haven’t listened to it yet, you might want to go there first.
This week, we dive into more nuanced ways owners communicate. Whether you realize it or not, the way owners communicate is judged by a different set of rules than the way everyone else communicates. This episode will not only help you make sense of it, but also help you communicate more effectively.
104: Owners Can’t Whisper (Part 1)
How do your teams hear you? Our communication as leaders is more than just the words that come from our mouths. Our tone and our body language also play a huge part in the message our teams receive. EVEN (and perhaps especially) our position on the org chart affects not just how people hear us, but what they hear.
Owners have to be careful how they communicate with employees because the employees hear things from the owner differently than they would hear them from a coworker.
In this two-part series, the Axiom team talks about and explores ways owners can be more effective in their communication with employees. They also give tips to employees on how to interpret the things they hear from their boss, that can give mixed signals.
103: Peter Erdei | Owner, Erdei Designs
Peter shares his incredible story of how he started his business and elaborates on how he goes about his work each day.
Peter is a husband, father, and artist and has been creating wonderful and unique wooden masterpieces for years. His energy, charisma, and skill have allowed him to grow a successful business around his passion. You'll also get to hear about Peter's son and the (not so) little side business he has started.
102: Your Business Is A Platform (Disney Part 2)
A few weeks ago, we talked about lessons Joey learned on a recent visit to Disney's Magic Kingdom. But all is not unicorns and rainbows at Disney. Recently, the company has come under criticism for pushing an agenda at odds with what many parents want when it comes to their child's entertainment.
In this episode, we revisit the Disney conversation from another perspective, a perspective that acknowledges businesses should have an agenda. You may agree or disagree with a business's particular agenda, but we should all recognize that a business is a platform, and that platform isn't all about sales, profits, shareholder wealth or even stakeholders in general.
101: Project Management Best Practices with Bill Clinebell, PMP
Projects are happening all around us. Whether it's a software migration, developing a new product or service, or completing a task for our customers - we're all constantly working on projects.
This week, we sat down with our good friend, Bill Clinebell, PMP, Managing Partner of Relofant, where we discussed shared best practices of project management, his entrepreneurial story, and his two cents on what is happening in the commercial real estate market.