Overcoming Struggle: You Must Pivot [THA 369]

Published: Feb. 29, 2024, 4:15 a.m.

\n\n\n\n\nCulture, Leadership, and Growth: This episode isn't just about the nuts and bolts. It's about the heart and soul of business\u2014people, leadership, and culture. Shari Pheasant and Kenny Wedow don't just share their successes; they get real about the struggles, too. They've both seen firsthand how the right climate can turbocharge a team's performance and drive success.\n\nShari Pheasant,\xa0Horse Power Strategies. Shari\u2019s previous episodes HERE\xa0\n\nKenny Wedow, Fine Tuned Auto, 4 locations, Colorado. Kenny\u2019s other episodes HERE\n\n\nShow Notes:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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  • Kenny Wedow's Business Growth (00:02:17)\xa0Kenny Wedow shares his experience of growing his business from a single store to four locations.
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  • The Gift of Struggle (00:02:41)\xa0Discussion of the book "The Gift of Struggle" by Bobby Herrera and the definition of struggle.
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  • Kenny's Business Struggles (00:03:47)\xa0Kenny discusses the challenges he faced in the early stages of his business and his determination to overcome them.
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  • People First Philosophy (00:04:34)\xa0Shari emphasizes the importance of focusing on people and teamwork in overcoming challenges and driving business success.
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  • Leadership and Culture (00:05:43)\xa0Shari discusses the significance of leadership and culture in driving business growth and success.
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  • Reflecting on Mistakes (00:06:29)\xa0Shari emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes and using scientific data to understand human behavior.
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  • Changing Company Culture (00:07:56)\xa0Kenny talks about making significant changes to the company culture and the impact it had on business growth.
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  • Leadership and Climate (00:09:49)\xa0Discussion about the difference between culture and climate in a business and the importance of aligning them.
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  • Hiring and Culture (00:11:45)\xa0Kenny shares the impact of hiring the right people on the business and the importance of cultural fit in interviews.
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  • Money and Energy (00:15:14)\xa0Shari discusses the concept of money as energy and its impact on financial situations and business decisions.
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  • Pivoting and Adapting to Change (00:17:21) The importance of being open to change and pivoting quickly in business.
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  • Leadership and Making Mistakes (00:19:55)\xa0Shari and Kenny share their experiences with making mistakes and the importance of admitting and learning from them.
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  • Employee Engagement and Company Growth (00:20:43)\xa0Kenny talks about engaging employees and investing in company-wide training to drive growth and success.
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  • Overcoming Struggles and Embracing Change (00:21:36) Overcoming struggles and the importance of embracing change to drive business success.
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  • Learning from Mistakes and Taking Risks (00:25:15)\xa0Kenny shares his experience of learning from mistakes and taking risks to drive business growth.
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  • Embracing Failure and Moving Forward (00:28:09)\xa0Shari shares a story of failure and how it ultimately led to greater success, emphasizing the...