Episode 70: Act as if..., with Steve Fry.

Published: Sept. 17, 2015, 8 a.m.

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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

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Secret -- timesaving technique

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Steve prioritizes by making a basic list, which helps manage the flow of the workday. ONWARD!

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Daily habit that contributes to success

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Steve has found great success by learning to network and service the local community.

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Could have ruined your business -- but now -- an invaluable learning experience

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Steve experienced a prolonged slowdown -- and Steve tells the whole story here.

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Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful

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\\u201cA business owner needs to understand how to add value to their clients or the other businesses they service.\\u201d

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Most influential lesson learned from a mentor

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\\u201cSurround yourself with people that are much smarter than you -- pick their brain.\\u201d

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Final Round -- \\u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\\u201d

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What systems would you go back and put into place sooner?

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I would have gone back and put a system in place to help our team cast a vision for the company.

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What one strategy or \\u201crecipe\\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?

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Business owners must look at a candidates comprehensive talents during the hiring process.

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How to exceed expectations and add the most value?

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An individual who truly cares and feels good about the work they are doing for the company.

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What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?

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  1. Study the intricacies of business
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  3. Act as if -- be who you want to be before you\'re there
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How best to connect with Steve:

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