Hiring is not just about finding the most competent candidate. If you want to build a team of impact-driven leaders, you also need to prioritize culture, character, and chemistry. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about the key principles for hiring that have helped him build the Path for Growth team. He explains how you can evaluate for competency, culture, character, and chemistry throughout the hiring process, and he uses examples from Ben’s own onboarding process to show what these principles look like in practice. 

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• Leaders tend to prioritize competency over culture, character, and chemistry
• What’s the difference between hiring for a job and hiring for results? 
• How do you recognize real character and integrity in an interview? 
• What does a good culture fit actually look like?  
• How do culture and chemistry differ, and why does chemistry matter? 
• What does it look like to involve your team in the hiring process? 
• If you’re hiring a leader, find someone who’s smarter than you in that area and then empower them to lead. 
• How can leaders leverage content when onboarding a new team member? 
• Rockstar hires don't just like your values, they love them. 

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Impact-driven leaders will always feel tension between managing the businesses they have and building the businesses they want. But the phase you’re in now doesn’t have to last forever. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about the four stages of business ownership: founder, operator, CEO, and owner. He breaks down some of the common characteristics and pitfalls of each stage and explains how you can keep yourself from becoming the bottleneck to the business’ growth. 

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• When a leader stops growing, the business stops growing. 
• There will always be tension between managing the business you have and building the business you want. 
• 1. The Founder Stage: You’re the primary source of sales and/or service
• What keeps people stuck in the founder stage? 
• 2. The Operator Stage: You’re the point person for everyone else in the business
• What does it mean to operationalize your business?
• Focus on building leaders who can move the business forward
• 3. The CEO Stage: You’re no longer taking or needing credit for every piece of the business’ success
• What areas should CEOs focus on? 
• 4. The Owner Stage: Your business operates largely independent of your time investment

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Chris Fisher’s whole life changed when he decided to become a Navy SEAL. And even though he didn’t finish BUD/S training, Chris applied the dedication and perseverance he learned to pursuing a new life as a professional, world-record breaking mountain athlete. In this episode, Chris talks with Alex about his incredible life story, including the Navy SEAL training experience, his approach to his athletic projects, and much more. He also explains why a capacity for suffering has served him well, discusses the source of his motivation, and shares encouragement for listeners who feel stuck in their current circumstances. 

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Episode Recap:

• Can you tell us about your life before deciding to become a Navy SEAL?
• How did life change when you decided you wanted to go after this goal? 
• What was the training process like? 
• What allowed you to find a new path after the Navy? 
• What would you say to someone who feels stuck in their circumstances?
• Can you tell us about some of your athletic achievements? 
• What can people gain from pushing themselves to the threshold of possibility? 
• How do you evaluate risk when pursuing such challenging feats? 
• How do you hold onto other priorities while still focusing on your goals?
• What gives you the ability to suffer, and why is that beneficial? 
• What keeps you excited to get up and pursue your goals each day? 
• What practical advice can you give to someone who’s in a rut? 

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When you’re a visionary leader, your greatest strengths can also become a roadblock to sustainable growth. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about five important warnings for visionary leaders to keep in mind. He also shares practical tips for wearing multiple hats, pursuing excellence, giving effective feedback, and much more. You won’t want to miss this one! 

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• What’s something that people misunderstand about visionary leaders? 
• 1. The skills it takes to start well are not the skills you’ll need to scale well.
• How do you know when to wear which hat?
• 2. Be aware that you have a propensity to overvalue people with your temperament. 
• How can leaders find people that align with and complement them? 
• 3. Predictable excellence costs more time, energy, and money than most are willing to pay.
• What are some areas where leaders tend to shortcut or put a lid on excellence? 
• What if you don’t have the margins to pursue excellence?
• 4. You’re always at risk of being a weed whacker or a helium-filled balloon.
• How can visionary leaders think about giving effective feedback?
• 5. If your vision for your business is grander than your vision for your life, your vision will become your life. 
• Worry less about making mistakes and more about learning from them so you don’t repeat them.

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Entrepreneurship can and should be life-giving, but it takes intentionality to build a business that serves your life. Brad Johnson started Triad to help people do just that — working with independent financial advisors to help them scale their businesses. In this episode, Brad talks about the process of transitioning from an independent operator to a leader, the importance of candid conversations in difficult moments, and why he believes every entrepreneur needs therapy. He also explains why “Do business, do life” has become a rallying cry for his team.

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Episode Recap:

• What does “do business, do life” mean to you? 
• Can you tell us about the launch of Triad? 
• Why is a blank canvas dangerous for entrepreneurs? 
• How can people effectively make the jump from independent operator to leader? 
• How do you continue embodying the attitude of a student?
• What are the 4 stages of scaling as an entrepreneur?
• Why do you think every entrepreneur needs therapy? 
• How can entrepreneurs prepare to navigate the difficult moments?  
• What habits and practices help you stay healthy? 
• What’s your playbook for thinking about risk and resource allocation? 
• What would you say to a business owner who’s feeling burnt out and alone? 

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As Sargent Corporation prepares to celebrate its 100th year in business, Herb Sargent is returning to the podcast to reflect on his family’s legacy, the leadership lessons he’s learned while running this company, and his perspective on weathering the current economy. Herb talks with Alex about the biggest lessons he learned from his grandfather, the importance of balancing strategy and tactics, and much more. He also shares tips for newer business owners who haven’t yet had to navigate a major economic downturn. This episode is packed with powerful insights for any leader!
 

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• What does it feel like to lead a company that’s about to turn 100? 
• What can your grandfather’s legacy teach the industry at large?
• How do you think about the dichotomy between strategy and tactics? 
• How do you stay open to change while holding firm on your values? 
• What are some of the inflection points that have defined the man you are today? 
• How can leaders prepare for a recession or a “winter” season? 
• Where do you go for information you can rely on? 
• How do you keep work fun? 
• Where to learn more from Herb

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Men and women are wired differently, and that wiring impacts the way we relate to work and to each other. In this episode, Path for Growth Coaching Manager Olivia Graham explains how learning about biological relations has changed the way she views work and leadership. She and Alex discuss some of the tensions men and women face when operating against their biological design, and then they explore some of the practical ways leaders can support the women and men who work for them. 

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• What are biological relations, and why did you decide to start learning about them?
• When you understand how people are wired, it’s easier to collaborate with them. 
• Our value is not in the work we produce, but so often culture tells us otherwise. 
• Men and women have different hormone levels that impact our behavior.
• How can leaning into your biological design help you if you choose to work? 
• What does it look like when men are acting outside of their biological design? 
• How should an understanding of these concepts impact the way we lead people? 

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Falling into a funk is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay there. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about a four-step process for getting yourself out of a rut and beginning to practice healthy growth. They also talk about the importance of managing your funk so it doesn’t lead to burnout, and Alex shares practical examples from his own life for each action step.  

Episode Recap:

• Today, Ben Loy is going to lead us through a conversation about getting out of a funk
• It’s natural to go through periods where you feel like you’re in a rut 
• Unless you take steps to get out of a funk, you can easily slip into burnout
• Own It: You can’t fix what you won’t face
• Talk About It: Be authentic with everyone and transparent with a precious few
• Jolt Your Way Out Of It: Try something significantly different to get a different result
• Practice Healthy Growth: As you move out of the funk, it’s time to ask yourself what healthy growth looks like moving forward
• Anticipate the next funk and focus on your rate of recovery

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What once worked for marketing has stopped working today. But the good news is, relational approaches will win out over the transactional every time. In this episode, Trey Sheneman joins Alex to break down his 5A Flywheel for effective marketing. He explains the key question you need to answer for customers at each stage, and he also provides a state of the union for today’s marketing and sales landscape.

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• The things that worked for marketing 5 years ago won’t work today
• Funnels are over, and flywheels are the future
• Effective marketing is relational, not transactional
• 5 Stages of the Marketing Flywheel
• 1. Awareness: What are my options?
• 2. Attraction: Why are you the best of the options?
• 3. Acquisition: Can you write an offer you can actually deliver on?
• 4. Activation: How will I use the product or service now that I’ve bought it?
• 5. Advocacy: Who else do I know that needs to know about this solution?

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The Path for Growth team community has benefited greatly from our relationship with the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn. In this episode, Alex talks with community members Naftali Tessler and Karen Behfar about their experience with Path for Growth and a new opportunity for leaders to learn more at our upcoming experience. Alex then discusses seven lessons he’s learned from the Orthodox Jewish community about ritual, connection, generosity, and more. 

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Episode Recap:

• Something exciting happens when you find people whose mission aligns with yours (0:00:00)
• How has working with Path for Growth impacted your life and business? (0:06:08)
• You don’t have to have the same beliefs to learn from other people (0:14:13)
• How to learn more from Path for Growth (0:19:59)
• Here are 7 lessons Alex has learned from the Orthodox Jewish community (0:30:48)
• 1. Rest requires discipline (37:34)
• 2. Generosity can be cultural (43:20)
• 3. Connection is crucial (47:19)
• 4. Don’t avoid differences, embrace them (49:42)
• 5. Humility is a prerequisite for growth (52:54)
• 6. Community is king (56:10)
• 7. Ritual is essential (1:01:17)

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Education is important, but so much of business and leadership can only be learned by experience. In this episode, Alex talks about 10 of the biggest lessons he’s learned from the act of running a business — and why they aren’t things he could learn from a textbook or a lecture. From people management, to embracing your core values, to finances, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights! 

Episode Recap:

• Many parts of business can only be learned through experience 
• 1. The fact that people say they like your idea doesn’t mean they will pay for it
• 2. Most things that make a business valuable are gritty, boring, and mundane
• 3. Leadership books are often written about black and white ideals, but most of leadership happens in the gray zone
• 4. There are insane ramifications to the way you structure incentives
• 5. If you want to lead, be prepared to apologize a lot
• 6. There are certain decisions you can make early that will make your business more simple, streamlined and effective
• 7. Everyone is just making it up as they go
• 8. You need a process to slow down, understand, and learn from your mistakes 
• 9. “People get funny when it comes to money,” so prioritize clarity even when you think it isn’t needed
• 10. Don’t be fooled by overly charismatic personalities 

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Generosity is not something you can perfect; it’s an endless process of growth and commitment. In this episode, Alex explains what true generosity is and why it’s important. He then shares 8 key principles for becoming a more generous leader and individual. Make sure to follow and review the podcast on your favorite platform for more content like this! 

Episode Recap:

• Generosity is an endless and infinite stream of opportunity
• What is generosity? 
• 1. Generosity is not less than our finances, but it does involve more than just our finances 
• 2. The primary blockers to generosity are twofold: greed or fear 
• 3. True generosity is rooted in a stewardship mindset
• 4. In business, generosity can take many forms
• 5. Generosity to your team is given, not earned
• 6. Healthy generosity is cheerful 
• 7. Generosity is best received with gratitude and extension
• 8. Strength is for service

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Have you been feeling frantic and frazzled in your work or your personal life? In this episode, Alex is sharing 5 practical actions to help you feel more centered, so you can focus on making the next right decision for your business. Remember, if you want to get your business in order, you need to start by putting yourself in order. 

Episode Recap:

• If you want to get your business in order, start with these 5 actions to help put yourself in order
• Create a morning routine that makes you centered, stable, and strong
• Have a consistent start and end time to your workday 
• Hire and maximize an executive assistant 
• Get financial peace of mind
• Simplify your job description: Glorify God and love and serve others 
• What’s the next right step? 

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When taking steps to make your business data-driven, seemingly small actions can have a massive impact. In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken walks us through 6 of those small actions you can take to start identifying, collecting, and using the data that matters most for the outcomes you’re trying to achieve. He and Alex also provide advice for getting your team on board with these changes, and they share some examples of how data has informed their work at Path for Growth.  

Episode Recap:

• Nothing small, when done right, is actually small
• Get clear on your desired outcome and how you will measure it 
• Identify the processes associated with that outcome
• Pick 1-3 attributes that will have the biggest impact on your outcome
• Know the difference between lead measures and lag measures
• Identify a metric owner — and don’t let it be you! 
• Set your target for the metric 
• Determine a rhythm to update and review the data 

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Executing a strategy without data is like chopping down trees without ever stopping to sharpen your axe. In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken addresses the five common blockers that keep leaders from becoming data-driven. He also shares actions you can take today to overcome each one. Make sure to check back next week for an episode where Matt will dive deeper into next steps for making sense of the data you’ve collected! 

Episode Recap:

• If strategy is our axe, then data is the whetstone for sharpening it 
• There are 5 common blockers that keep leaders from building a data-driven business
• 1. “I know my numbers.”
• 2. “I don’t know what data to look at.”
• 3. “I don’t have good data.”
• 4. “Collecting data takes more effort than it’s worth” 
• 5. “We’ve tried this in the past and it didn’t stick.”

Resources:

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How do you collect the right data for your business, and once you have it, how should you respond? In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken joins the podcast to talk about a data-driven approach to leadership. He shares 5 key principles for growing your business based on data. Matt and Alex also share a new perspective for leaders who might feel less comfortable with numbers and figures, reminding us that good data is ultimately telling a story. 

Episode Recap:

• Why is data-driven business so important to you?
• If you’re uncomfortable with the concept of data, think of it as a story
• What gets measured gets managed
• Bridging the knowing/doing gap requires proactive leadership
• Wise strategy is rooted in healthy single-mindedness
• Wisdom does not come from experience, it comes from evaluated experience
• Decisions are bets, not certainties
• Tomatoes are fruits, but don’t put them in a fruit salad! 

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If patience is the price of impact, then it’s also one of the most important traits for leaders to cultivate and maintain. In this episode, Alex continues our series on patience by exploring 5 things patience does for leaders. He also shares words of encouragement for any listener who’s finding it hard to endure their current season. Make sure to catch up on the other episodes of this series if you haven’t already, and leave us a review letting us know what you’ve learned! 

Episode Recap:

• Healthy, meaningful, and sustainable impact will always come at a cost
• Patient leaders clarify source, banks, and destination
• Don’t stay in the same place, but do stay on the same path
• Patient leaders catch a vision worth suffering for
• Patient leaders establish a rhythm for daily renewal
• Patient leaders connect to others who are committed to a path
• Patient leaders place a high value on coachability
• May you find the power and the character to endure this season

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The same principles that Andrew Simpson uses to train athletes have helped him own and run a business more successfully. In this episode, he joins Alex on the Path for Growth podcast to discuss some of those principles, along with his own incredible story of faith and leadership transformation. Andrew is the founder of Player’s Fitness Performance, a personal training gym focused on young athletes and people over 40. He explains why fitness is such a powerful medium for helping people transform their lives and discusses the different seasons he’s experienced through the last 12 years of business ownership.
 

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Episode Recap:

• How did a search for significance lead you to starting a business and building a relationship with Christ? (0:00:00)
• What traits from those first five years of business still impact you today? (0:07:39)
• Can you talk about your relationship with your business partner and how it’s evolved? (0:13:04)
• What have the different seasons of your business looked like? (0:16:47)
• How do you stay willing to take more risks in service of others? (0:27:43)
• What rhythms have you developed to cultivate gratitude in your team? (0:38:40)
• What is the 5 Step Magical Experience, and how does it foster transformation? (0:40:42)
• How do you stay relevant in a constantly changing industry? (0:50:48)
• Why are you so passionate about mindset, and how does that impact your leadership? (0:52:47)
• How can applying mindset principles with intensity help leaders win? (1:06:20)
• What are you excited about right now? (1:12:47)

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 If you want to make a sustainable impact, you need to embrace patience. In this episode, Alex continues the conversation about the price of impact by examining 3 beliefs every patient leader possesses. He also breaks down the difference between first, second, and third order consequences, shares real-life examples of practicing patience, and explains what leaders can learn from the Grand Canyon. Make sure to sign up for our weekly growth guide to access all the resources mentioned in this episode.

Episode Recap:

• Impact-driven leaders must be willing to wait (1:11)
• What are some of the things that a patient leader knows? (3:42)
• 1. Patient leaders understand the oppositional nature of first order and second and third order consequences (8:10)
• First order consequences are clunky and uncomfortable, but second order consequences are growth and progress (15:01)
• 2. Patient leaders know the difference between productive and unproductive discomfort (21:22)
• Ask yourself these questions when you’re feeling discomfort (27:37)
• 3. Patient leaders believe in the compounding value of staying on one path (40:08)

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If you want to scale your business, you’ll need to be intentional about both delegation and personal growth. In this episode, Alex continues his conversation with Bryan and Shannon Miles about healthy business ownership. Bryan and Shannon leverage their own experience as multi-time, successful business owners to share practical advice and examples for our listeners. They also explain how you can be one of the first to get involved with their new nonprofit for leaders, O’nr. You won’t want to miss this one!

Episode Recap: 

• Today we’re continuing our conversation on business ownership with Bryan and Shannon Miles (2:22)
• What was the hardest thing for you to delegate, and how did you approach that? (4:55)
• How do you know when to speak up when delegating? (14:28)
• What is a whitewater season, and how do you navigate them?? (17:12)
• Why is the personal growth of leaders so important to you? (24:32)
• What personal growth rhythms are most important to you? (27:31)
• Where to learn more from Bryan and Shannon (31:24)
• What would you say to a business owner who’s feeling discouraged? (33:19)

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