Episode 70: Act as if..., with Steve Fry.
Steve Fry is the co-founder of three companies over the past 19 years under the umbrella of Spindustry...Spindustry Digital, a digital marketing agency (in 2013 named the top place to work in Iowa by the Des Moines Register... Spindustry Staffing, a professional services staffing company...and Spindustry Training, an IT training center. The Spindustry team achieved both Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 recognition several times for these businesses and a variety of other "Bests" in their industry. \xa0
\nSecret -- timesaving technique\nSteve prioritizes by making a basic list, which helps manage the flow of the workday. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nSteve has found great success by learning to network and service the local community.
\nCould have ruined your business -- but now -- an invaluable learning experience\nSteve experienced a prolonged slowdown -- and Steve tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n\u201cA business owner needs to understand how to add value to their clients or the other businesses they service.\u201d
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n\u201cSurround yourself with people that are much smarter than you -- pick their brain.\u201d
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\nFinal Round -- \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n\xa0
\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\nI would have gone back and put a system in place to help our team cast a vision for the company.
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nBusiness owners must look at a candidates comprehensive talents during the hiring process.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual who truly cares and feels good about the work they are doing for the company.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- Study the intricacies of business \n
- Act as if -- be who you want to be before you're there \n
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