LearnBiz discusses the most primary issues to run and grow a small business. This isn’t your typical fake realty show or chat group for glamorous high investment startups. This is real, down in the trenches, authentic insight into what most small businesses deal with on a day-to-day basis. It’s not always dazzling or sensational, but it’s honest real-life experience from over a decade worth of working directly with hundreds of small business owners. Your hosts Ryan Murray and Ethan Migliori will take you down the path to successful entrepreneurship, from learning financial statements and how to use them to understanding what really works for a marketing strategy. Join us each week for insights, anecdotes, and key information to keep your competitive edge sharp and your business on point.
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LearnBiz discusses the most primary issues to run and grow a small business. This isn’t your typical fake realty show or chat group for glamorous high investment startups. This is real, down in the trenches, authentic insight into what most small businesses deal with on a day-to-day basis. It’s not always dazzling or sensational, but it’s honest real-life experience from over a decade worth of working directly with hundreds of small business owners. Your hosts Ryan Murray and Ethan Migliori will take you down the path to successful entrepreneurship, from learning financial statements and how to use them to understanding what really works for a marketing strategy. Join us each week for insights, anecdotes, and key information to keep your competitive edge sharp and your business on point.
Founder Mode or Manager Mode: Which Style is Right For You?
LearnBiz
31 minutes 28 seconds
1 year ago
Founder Mode or Manager Mode: Which Style is Right For You?
In this episode, we explore the differences between Founder Mode and Manager Mode, two distinct leadership styles that shape how a business operates. Founder Mode is fueled by creativity, passion, and a visionary mindset. It’s about bringing new ideas to life, taking risks, and driving innovation. Founders often thrive in fast-paced environments where flexibility and adaptability are key, but this mode can sometimes lead to chaos if systems aren’t put in place as the business grows.
On the other hand, Manager Mode emphasizes structure, consistency, and operational efficiency. Leaders in Manager Mode excel at building systems, leading teams, and focusing on sustainable growth. While this mode can provide much-needed stability, it may sometimes stifle the agility and creativity that drives early-stage businesses forward.
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of each leadership style:
Founder Mode: The benefits of being a visionary, embracing risks, and fostering innovation—but also the potential pitfalls of lacking structure and scalability.
Manager Mode: The advantages of operational control, team management, and long-term planning, balanced against the risk of losing the original creative spark that made the business unique.
- How to recognize which mode suits you and your business best depending on its stage and goals.
- Practical strategies to combine elements of both modes for a balanced approach to leadership.
Whether you identify as a founder who thrives on building from scratch or as a manager who excels in optimizing operations, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each mode will help you refine your leadership style. Tune in to learn how to leverage both modes for your business’s success!
LearnBiz
LearnBiz discusses the most primary issues to run and grow a small business. This isn’t your typical fake realty show or chat group for glamorous high investment startups. This is real, down in the trenches, authentic insight into what most small businesses deal with on a day-to-day basis. It’s not always dazzling or sensational, but it’s honest real-life experience from over a decade worth of working directly with hundreds of small business owners. Your hosts Ryan Murray and Ethan Migliori will take you down the path to successful entrepreneurship, from learning financial statements and how to use them to understanding what really works for a marketing strategy. Join us each week for insights, anecdotes, and key information to keep your competitive edge sharp and your business on point.
