Episode 225: Growth doesnt come from a place of comfort, with Steve Tenney.
Steve Tenney is a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at\nUBS Financial Services in Portland, Maine and leads the Family\nWealth Management Partners team. They help business owners bridge\nthe gap from where they are today to their vision of the future.\nSteve has worked at UBS for 23 years, always working with\nindividuals and families, many for 3 to 5 generations. He also had\nthe great fortune of working with his father for four of those\nyears, experiencing many of the same issues that all family owned\nbusinesses deal with. He knows firsthand that running a business is\nfilled with rewards and challenges. He spends his days working to\nsolve problems and provide solutions for clients, ultimately making\na meaningful difference in their lives. Outside of work, Steve is\nquite a competitive athlete, sailing, swimming, rowing and has even\ncompleted two Ironman triathlons.
\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\nSteve delegates things to his team -- it's critical to have a\nteam you trust to take care of the tasks you delegate.\nONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nIncorporate the "Hell yes!" rule -- Steve and his team\nonly jump on an idea if they have an overwhelmingly positive\nresponse to it.
\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable\nlearning experience\nSteve's dyslexia makes reading challenging -- and Steve tells\nthe whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to\nbe successful\n"Effective communication moves a company forward."
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n"Ask questions -- ask for advice -- and listen to\nthe advice." \xa0
\nFinal\nRound \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\nI would have developed an expert network sooner.
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for\nbusiness owners?\nPay a great deal of attention to balance.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual would share the same priorities and would always\nbe willing explore for new solutions.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on\nto best ensure success?\n\n- \n
- Develop\nand nurture your network \n
- Get and\nstay uncomfortable \n
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- Email: steven.tenney@ubs.com \n
- Phone: 800-944-4847 \n