Zero To 5000

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Giovanni Gallo the Co-CEO and Chief Development Officer of ComplianceLine We Discussed: How to do things that matter with excellence Getting rid of misbehavior in the workplace starts by having a good company culture You will get alignment if you act consistency Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Neil Willis the founder and CEO of Hypersign. Life is built around two things - process and event You have to be prepared through the process, if you're not you'll fail when the opportunity comes So - be a part of the process. Be an active participant Integrity is being whole - it's when your words and actions match Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Wilfred Gomez the Co-founder and COO of Seequelle. We discussed: When to step back from a decision that's not working for your business Why 30 minutes of intentional thinking every day will give you perspective Fill your mind with new ideas every day Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Ethan Couch the co-founder of Yellowhammer Brewing Why growth is often the biggest problem and how to adapt to it Creativity and innovating new products keeps Ethan brewing Why your first step is to be the best on your side of the street Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Brian Dally the Co-Founder and CEO of Groundfloor We discussed: Success requires you to be 100% focused and committed - nothing less How to pitch your idea to the people who have the capital you need to fundraise Listen to the people that take the time to critique you Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Chris Sands the founder and CEO of Sands Investment Group We discussed: The meaning of Ubuntu - the better that you are, the better I am, the better that we are Alone you'll go fast, together you'll go far Where your values are tests, they'll grow stronger Write your own obituary - start with the end in mind Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jason Moore the founder and CEO of Stratasan. We discussed: Don't hang on to one success, learn how to duplicate it Look for lucky bounces - the happenstance meetings with people that could change your business (aka wholuck, al la Jim Collins). Capitalizing on these is one of the differences between unsuccessful and successful people Clarity in writing is clarity in thought - you MUST get your idea on paper Once you get it in writing, ask others to give feedback and edit! Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Matt Brewer, the president of Choate Construction. We discussed: Why hiring is the most important part to get right in a growing organization How to maintain your healthy company culture Targeting great relationships will lead to revenue, but not necessarily the other way around Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Ron Callis the founder and CEO of One FireFly. We discussed: Why learning that you're not always right and being brave enough to ask for others opinion of how they view you The continued theme from all our guests - niche down until it hurts How to train yourself to take pain, in business and life, which will lead you to do whatever it takes to win Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jon Tsourakis the President and CRO of Oyova We discussed: Why you must niche down until it hurts How to recognize your people for when they do amazing work Jon uses quarterly goals and gives quarterly raises Never avoid discomfort Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Kate Boyer the founder and CEO of Anatomie We discussed: Why all connections should be personal, not "just business" High-profile clients/ customers need products that work and don't consume their time, which means the people selling your product must know it inside and out Why work/ life balance isn't a nicety, its a necessity Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Amanda Moore the co-founder of DemandZen. Why the cold call isn't dead Be big on family in your company, empathy always wins To be authentic means bringing your best self every day. Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Andrew Gowasack the President and Co-Founder of Trust Stamp. We Discussed: How the mobile security world is evolving Why you have to put the phone down sometimes to come up with the big breakthroughs How to make decisions with multiple people in charge with a challenge-anything culture Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jake Hadden The Co-Founder and CEO of DigitalCrafts. We Discussed: 50-50% ownership is decidedly better than 51-49% Why you need a co-founder with different skills than yours "1 - 10 - 10 - 10" - A morning routine that changes your whole day One second of asking why I am on this Earth today Ten minutes thinking what you're grateful for Ten minutes of reading something positive Ten minutes of journaling Customer obsessed is the best way to do business Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by David Barnett the Founder and CEO of PopSockets. Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Shaun Bank the Co-Founder and CEO at ImagineX Consulting. We Discussed: Why Positivity always works How to put yourself in more positive and better mindsets How to embrace the suck and get through it Thanks for Listening. Be sure to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Ross MacKay, Founder, and CEO of Daring. Being big on vision and nimble on tactics is key to being an entrepreneur Why rest and recovery is just as important in business as for world-class athletes like Ross Patience will make you have fewer mistakes and better results Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Levi Morehouse, the founder and CEO of Ceterus. We discussed: Why you should LET GO of clients that are profitable, but not letting your business grow ALWAYS be thinking 5 years out, not 5 days, not 20 years There are different definitions of success! Make sure your definition is YOURS Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Tara and Todd Youngblood, the founders of Kryo and the Chilipad. We discussed: How vital sleep is to personal health and business success Why the phrase "I'll sleep on it" to solve big problems is real, but you're probably doing it wrong In-depth on the latest sleep science and how to A-B test what your body needs Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Lucas Gerler, the managing director of X Social Media. We discussed: How to be less boring on Facebook pay attention to what people are talking about - likes, comments write with your mental voice - the way that you would talk in-person How to use sprints and points for projects to motivate the people to make things happen in your company Why starting your day much earlier than when you start work will help you take control of your day Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Emily Best, the founder of Seed+Spark, a platform that makes entertainment more diverse, inclusive, connected and essential. We discussed: The unhealthy tradition of treating companies like they exist without their people How using conventional wisdom in unconventional times with hurt your business and people How investing in diversity and inclusion will always lead to better teams and better results Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Michell Khouri, Founder and CEO of FRQNCY, a people-first full-service podcast production company with clients like Apple, Coca-Cola, and Salesloft We discussed: Why the podcast industry has expanded at breakneck speed the past three years and it's not too late to start What it takes to create, sustain, and have continuous growth with your podcast How to niche down to your target audience and why going broad will kill both podcasts and businesses Massive tips to become a better podcast host and how to edit next level episodes Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Beau Billington, Founder, and CEO of The Free Agent We discussed: How to believe that you're someone worth reading That the best relationships are referrals, and why introducing new contacts to three like-minded individuals keeps them engaged and coming back to you for more How to fight the resistance - anything that convinces you not to chase your goals Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Tommy Smith, Founder and CEO of Novus Architects, a firm with almost 30 years in the business and five locations. We discussed: Why relationships matter most in business How to constantly train new leaders Every relationship is unique, every process is unique Don't cookie cutter your clients Resources Mentioned: The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Scott Lowe, the co-founder, and CEO of ActualTech Media. We discussed: Nurture your email list, don't abuse them How to let go of control and trust your people How to have a company culture without an office Resources Mentioned: Good to Great by Jim Collins Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Matt Lowe, the founder and CEO of Swift Straw, the fastest growing and most innovative pine straw distributor in the country. We discussed: How constant innovation will keep you ahead of the competition Why innovation is better for everybody How to create an innovative culture - fighting the fear of failure Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Nate Hybl, Founder and CEO of Gusto!, the healthy local Atlanta food chain that's pushing boundaries of what food can be! We discussed: Kitchens aren't about food, they're about people, and that's true for any group. Why servant leadership changes everybody - a CEO sweeping floors is massive for culture Pay won't always make the difference in getting good people Intentionally fostering growth in the community and human beings Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jason Walter, founder and CEO of National Land Realty. Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Mike Popowski, Founder, and CEO of Dagger, a full-service ad agency in Atlanta. We discussed: Good people leave because of groundhog day - new day, same problems Why you must do only the things that only you can do Sometimes your business needs you at an 11, sometimes an 8 Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Sara Brooks, founder and CEO of Covet Public Relations. We discussed: How to teach accountability, the most important skill Instill the ownership mindset in your people - first one in, last one out & learn from your mistakes Why your talent pool has massively expanded with the new way business is done People don't quit jobs, they quit bad leadership Resources Mentioned: Traction - Entrepreneur Operating System by Gino Wickman Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Radical Candor by Kim Scott Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Stephen, co-founder and CEO of Phobio. We discussed: How failing in life leads you to getting ahead Why being protective of your time is one of the best things you can do as a leader Company culture is not scooters and beer kegs, it's real values that drive a team. Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to check out our website: https://www.mitchellandmcclure.com/

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Eyal Benishti, founder and CEO of IRONSCALES. Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by George Azih, founder and CEO of LeaseQuery. We discussed: How George is building the next Paypal Mafia in Atlanta (Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, & Max Levchin How delegation made George a better leader, grew his company more than he could imagine, and saved his health Why an advisory board is a secret weapon you must use to make your most important decisions. Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Betsy Robinson, founder and CEO of Tier4 Group. Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by KC Holiday, founder of QALO Rings. We discussed: The worst thing that can happen when you try a new tactic How to be a visionary in your company "Your job is not to baby your employees, your job is to keep the lights on so that they can keep caring for their babies at home" Traditions provide structure for your people and structure removes anxiety Entrepreneurship and misery don't need to go hand in hand Resources mentioned: The power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Jim Nasr, founder and CEO of Acoer. We discussed: Blockchain as a way to compute trust Why clarity is more important that success How to use clarity with your team to create better objectives Resources mentioned: The power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Atomic Habits by James Clear Deep Work by Cal Newport Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results. And Founders, don't forget to join our monthly email. One life-changing email to help you with your mindset, your methods, and your mission each month.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Chase Bowers, founder and CEO of Dropified. Chase says he's made every mistake in the book, but it hasn't stopped him from hyper-growth to the #55 spot on the Inc. 5000. Chase unpacks the first-hand experience of growing a massively successful company in this episode. We discussed: Why there's no such thing as an overnight success Launching a product from scratch, and the WHOLUCK strategy The Entrepreneur Operating System --> How your constant focus must be moving forward Resources mentioned: The Four Hour Chef by Tim Ferriss Everything Tim has put out - The Four Hour Workweek, Tools of Titans Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Traction by Gino Wickman - The Entrepreneur Operating System Multipliers by Liz Wiseman Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by the one and only Jesse Cole, the yellow tux wearing CEO of the Savanna Bananas. We discussed: How normal ideas get normal results How managing energy will always get more results How to "show up to the plate" more often Resources Mentioned: How to be Like Walt by Pat Williams There's a Customer Born Every Minute - P.T. Barnum's Amazing 10 "Rings of Power" The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger Marketing Outrageously by Jon Spolestra Humanocracy by Gary Hamel Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Vijay Balasubramaniyan, founder and CEO of Pindrop security. Pindrop is based here in Atlanta, Georgia and has quickly grown to 180 employees and raised over 100 million dollars, cementing itself as the industry leader in anti-fraud solutions. We discussed: As a leader, you have to make decisions, not create more options Training your gut is the only way to make decisions that always provide solutions Why self-awareness trumps everything in polarizing decisions True leaders are made in the hard times Keep your heart soft and your spine strong Resources mentioned: Difficult Conversations, by Douglas Stone Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by our first father / son pair, Bert & Richard Sorin. Richard is the founder of Sorinex, the worlds leading exercise equipment company, and his son Bert now runs the company as CEO. We discussed: The power of strength training that has changed Bert, Drew, and countless other's lives Turning a passion into a business for Richard Sorin, and the value of hard work from the bottom up for Bert. Becoming legendary - leading a life that you can be proud of. Everything you want is on the other side of hard Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

If you only listen to one episode from our podcast, make sure it is this one Founders!! We were joined by Verne Harnish, CEO of and Author Scaling Up. Verne is the world-renown scale up thought leader and in this episode he shares his best advice for getting off the ground and leading in times of crisis. We discussed: Why you must have a marketing meeting every week - completely separate from sales (à la Steve Jobs) How to create your essential list of 25 people that, if reached, will scale your business 100x How Verne went from idea to global reach in 36 months using this method Why you always have to give to people before you can get from them A few must-read books for every leader How to truly differentiate with price Daily huddles and over-communicating in the midst of crisis Books Mentioned Right Away and All at Once - Greg Brenneman Give and Take - Adam Grant Humanocracy - Gary Hamel (Verne's best book of the decade) Antifragile - Nicholas Taleb Never Eat Alone - Keith Ferrazzi Scaling Up - Verne Harnish Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Today we have a special conversation on talent optimization with our hosts Drew and Jordan. We dissected a few important aspects of The 2020 State of Talent Optimization Report, courtesy of our software partners at the Predictive Index. We've analyzed this report to give you the most valuable 20 minutes you'll spend today because when you have optimized teams, you get business results. While we see this everyday with our business leaders, here is the concrete data from this special report: 64% of total company costs are labor costs - which means you're spending the majority of your budget on people Execs attribute 72% of their company's value to their employees 36% of businesses have a talent strategy, but only 24% could explain it to their employees Talent optimized companies outperform other companies by 16% in terms of strategic success rates. Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Peyton Day, CEO of Roam Innovative Workplace here in Atlanta GA. Day Worked as CEO of Day Hospitality Group before starting Roam to help new founders start, scale, and grow their company in and through the Roam community. We discussed: Why giving employees autonomy increases results How competent leaders welcome all kinds of feedback, good and bad, and then act on it What being impatient will do to your business (it's not good) Check out Roam in ATL! meetatroam.com Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Another inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Sid Mashburn, founder of the widely acclaimed Sid Mashburn clothing store and brand here in Atlanta GA. The Mashburn lines and stores have expanded over to Houston, Dallas, Washington D.C., and LA. We discussed: Why southern hospitality is the right way to do business How one simple gesture made a $15,000 apparel sale How doing what you love with a passion always beats working harder How to make employees feel like family and much much more. One of the most enjoyable conversations we've had on the Zero to 5000 podcast. Be sure to visit sidmashburn.com and annmashburn.com for a style upgrade. Thanks for Listening. Head to zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Another powerful conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Tom Beaty, founder of Insight Sourcing Group. We discussed: - What it means to strike in the heart of value - Why you will always flame out or stall when you don't have a growth mindset - How culture is an ROI of Leadership and why the people you hire are responsible for it. Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Another deep conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today. We were joined by Chris Nedza, founder of ZeeZor and strategic director of growth at MindBody. We discussed: - Top 3 things to remember when starting a business - The 'control freak' / 'absent leader' balance - Surrounding yourself with people who will tell you no - Transactional relationships - Delegation & empowerment - Being Kind to your people - How to engage your people and lead a culture of productivity using metrics Books to read: - The Dream Manager - Matthew Kelly - Home Run - John C. Maxwell Talks to watch: iTalk with Arquevious "Que" Crane (If you aren't inspired by Que, there's something wrong with you) Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

After holding every possible position in an agency, Moira ventured out and started her own agency in 2007. Since then Moira and team have built one of the most respected agencies in the country serving over 200 firms from Fortune 10 companies to high-growth ventures. Modo Modo has made the inc. 5000 list 3 times and Moira Vetter has more awards herself than we could name. She’s won the AMA Marketer of the year award and the enterprising woman entrepreneur of the year award to name just a few. We discussed: - How Modo Modo started in the middle of the financial crisis in 2007-08, and pulled in $1,000,000 in revenue their first year - Why just talking about your business's problems won't fix it - How something productive always comes from conflict, if you manage it well - You shouldn't give up long term gains for short term goals Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

On this special episode, our hosts Drew McClure and Jordan Mitchell hit us with the greatest takeaways from our season one guests. We flip the tables on this episode and have our associates Harrison and Trevor interview Drew and Jordan about the best, funniest, and most helpful moments of Zero to 5000 over the past three months. We recorded these episodes through the middle of the COVID pandemic and we learned a ton about what it takes to operate in difficult environments. Some of the top things we've learned you'll hear in this episode: - Hope is a sledgehammer, use it to break down the barriers to where you want to go - Your network is your net worth, and relationships are absolutely still available right now - Talent is always the most important parts of anyone's business - How to keep score differently in crisis Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.comm to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Sean Henry is the Co-Founder of STORD. He's a young and hungry founder who dropped out of Georgia Tech and has built a thriving company in the last few years. He's taking on behemoths in the transportation and logistics world, and is an inspiration to all young founders. Check out this bonus episode for his story as a young college drop out embracing his role as the Founder of a fast growing company. Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.

Shep Ogden and Bailey Grady have co-founded a fast-growing media company, Scout Social. These two young founders took what most folks wrote off as just a passing fad, and have built a marketing giant. With over 800 million native followers, Shep and Bailey are re-writing how marketing can be done in today's world. These two are hustling and tackling massive challenges. Thanks for Listening. Head to Zeroto5000.com to download The Founders Guide to Talent Optimization. A 60-page report unpacking the specific talent practices that translate to peak business results.