The Minimalist CEO

Join Nate Lindquist and Michael Savage in this insightful podcast episode as they delve into the world of executive coaching and business scaling. Focusing on delivering genuine value, they highlight the importance of practical business experience rather than just relying on certifications. Understanding key performance indicators and solving high-value problems are essential elements in driving success. The conversation also explores the significance of proving one’s capability to deliver tangible results before guiding others in scaling their businesses. Listen in as they share valuable insights on getting skin in the game and then creating winning results with their “butt on the line” … with upside in business deals, emphasizing integrity, and building relationships based on keeping promises … and so much more! Looking to grow your business… and get inspired? You’ll LOVE this episode. Be sure to download it and subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes is well… you’ll LOVE what’s coming! Michael Savage is currently “Dean” of Homeschooled By Tarek, the real estate investing school built on the knowledge of HGTV's Tarek El Moussa (Flip or flop, Flipping 101, Flipping El Moussa's) as well as interim COO for a portion of Tarek's companies and special Projects. Michael also serves as a Venture Partner and Executive Coach with Prime Movers Lab, a deep tech Venture Capital Firm with a mission to impact billions in a positive way through investing in Heart Centered and Growth Oriented founders and their visions. For over two decades Michael has impacted founders and entrepreneurs as a Dynamic speaker, trainer, and coach. His worldwide client base encompasses stay at home parents and also reaches executives & CEOs. He delivers impactful trainings and is a results driven Coach as well as a Trainer of Coaches. Michael Holds his I.C.F. credentials as well as his B.C.C. (Board Certified Coach) Michael worked exclusively through Robbins Research International - an Anthony Robbins Company, as a Platinum and Master Coach - where he has to date spent 26 years attending and supporting events, as well as facilitating Life & Wealth Mastery. He now manages his private executive coaching practice. He is co-founder of CORE Coach - a Coach Training and Certification School specializing in professional training for professional coaches. Today Michael coaches a select group of business clients mostly consisting of founders and CEOs at the seed or series A stage of their start-up, and is advisor to a number if SaaS and Venture backed companies including Outreach.io, Regie.io, Flexe, C4SVentures, and more. Michael sits on the board of several companies as well as a charity supporting the arts. He lives in central Florida with his family. #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessScaling #ValueDelivered #FinancialEducation #WealthBuilding Connect with us at The Minimalist CEO on Facebook and thanks for joining us on this adventure! Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this week's podcast episode, where Nate dives into two crucial elements of effective goal setting: SMART goals and weekly goal setting. We'll explore what SMART goals are and how they can help you set achievable and measurable objectives. We'll also talk about the benefits of weekly goal setting and how it can keep you on track toward achieving your bigger goals. Connect with us at The Minimalist CEO on Facebook and thanks for joining us on this adventure! Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest episode of the Minimalist CEO Podcast, hosted by Nate Lindquist. Obstacles are essential for personal growth, and a life without them can turn us into unhappy and unproductive individuals. We come up with excuses save face and shift blame for our failures. Follow Nate as he takes you through a simple yet effective process for discovering the importance of taking radical ownership and responsibility for your outcomes and lays down a step-by-step method to turn wishful wants into real tangible results. Connect with us at The Minimalist CEO on Facebook and thanks for joining us on this adventure! Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're so used to our routines and patterns, we miss out on the growth, joy, challenges, and ULTIMATE THRIVING experiences in life. In this training, don't miss out on the fact that if you want the Ultimate Business, you must first notice where you're settling and if it doesn’t get you ticked off and also super clear about what needs to change… because you are no longer willing to settle for less than the life you deserve… we’d be shocked! Connect with us at The Minimalist CEO on Facebook and thanks for joining us on this adventure! Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quick Clip - Rules To Thrive of A Minimalist CEO … (some exciting guests coming up soon, we’d love to hear from you… We’re gonna do live callins, live coaching… and more! One thing that always feels good when the world is pulling you in a million different directions is to have some rules of thumb and standards that you can go back to to RESET and fill up your tank. In this quick clip episode, Nate will walk you through his 16 Rules To Thrive of A Minimalist CEO. Even one of them alone could be exactly what you needed right now… so don’t miss this one. As an advisor to CEO’s, consultants and leaders the world over, Nate has discovered that by being present for these rules, you can change the game and simplify now. Got questions… Topic ideas… Want to get involved… Connect with us at The Minimalist CEO on Facebook and thanks for joining us on this adventure! Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get exclusive access to our highest level INNER-CIRCLE group training during this new “behind the green door” episode. You can fill a room with 50 to 150 people - many of whom are your ideal prospects - even if you’ve never done it before and don’t even use social media or run ads. It’s virtually guaranteed. All you need to do is follow the steps. This works great for client appreciation program events, charitable causes and even building your authority as a leader and speaker in your market. We’ve used this system to create dozens of over $500k days for ourselves and clients and none we can find that were less than $200k. Many coaches, consultants and business owners have the dream of getting their message and offer just right and in front of the right people… while others would love to become an authority and game-changer in their space. We’ve never seen a more effective way to knock off the training wheels than to create your own high-impact difference making event. This is the very model we use for our Minimalist CEO Overflow For Success events… and we’re walking you through it in this training from one of our live sessions. Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 for The Minimalist CEO Podcast! In this “behind the green door” episode learn what our next evolution is all about and how we’ve completely changed the format! And, get ready for exciting ways to get involved, gain inspiration and gold nuggets … all while making a difference for those in need! In this first episode… which is actually episode #32, you’ll learn why we created this podcast and then get a sneak peek behind the scenes at The Minimalist CEO “Inner Circle” mentoring session on what causes business overwhelm and how to find your own TIP OF THE SWORD to turn the chaos and overwhelm into 1 BIG PROJECT and just a handful of rituals that create massive collateral benefits. Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Rothschild-Shea started as a one-person shop and through 14-years of perseverance has expanded his business, Architecture EL, to eight people and seven-figures. Kevin is in the challenging field of building multifamily housing, with the focus on affordable housing, especially in areas where people are underserved. Kevin is licensed in Massachusetts, and CT, and holds memberships with the National Council of Architectural Registration Board and the American Institute of Architects. In 2020, Kevin’s company received a Citation Award from the Western Massachusetts chapter of the American Institute of Architects for their design of the first branch of the New Valley Bank in Springfield, Massachusetts. In our conversation, Kevin explains the challenge of working in an industry with projects that can sometimes take three to five years to get approval and funding, even before being able to start the design process. He shares insights on his journey, including: · The turning point and not allowing regrets. · Living on the lean and stripping overhead. · His philosophy on being supportive of others. · If you have the desire to do something, do it and don’t listen to naysayers. · The importance of family support. Enjoy the show and be sure to stay tuned for our CEO Turning Point sessions with live coaching on Thursdays. Connect with Kevin: Website: https://architectureel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArchitectureEL/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/architecture-el-inc./ Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest, Brandon Faust, has shared ideas in this episode that apply to all of us no matter what business we’re in. Brandon is the Co-Owner and CEO of Mold Zero in Tampa, Florida. He confidently states that what has led to the success of his seven figures and continually growing company is that, more than anything, he wants to make a difference in people’s lives. Brendon gets right to the heart of the matter as he shares how his infant son was severely suffering and miraculously the root cause was found. It turned out to be a pinhole wall leak where mold spores were blowing around the home. Brendon also had incorrectly diagnosed health issues related to a prior incident with unsuspected mold growing in his bedroom. Those two life experiences changed how his company went further into finding and creating healthy homes free of toxins. Brendon also discussed how maybe only one family member has mold sensitivities, and these toxicities could actually lead to brain and nervous system problems, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Liver Cancer or other diseases and people don’t realize the connection. Highlights of our conversation include: · Educating clients and putting their interests first helps to expand the company. · The challenge of overcoming trying to do it all on one’s own. · Inspiring a team to understand what is the company’s mission. · Mycotoxin detoxification requires a different expertise in the restoration industry. · The process of finding out the health of a house. · Changes needed in the restoration industry. Enjoy the show! Connect with Brandon: Website: https://www.moldzero.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoldZeroFL/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-faust-258043137/ Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the secret sauce in starting as an individual plumber to growing into a 60-person, $20 million dollar a year revenue company in just 13 years? Joseph Wood, Founder and President of Boston Standard Company, has created Boston’s leading independent residential plumbing, heating and cooling company that keeps on growing. This year, the company has added electrical services to its portfolio. Joe has followed the rules of being a Minimalist CEO throughout his journey, based on the foundation of learning how his brother ran a company. Joe admits there are always challenges of leading a company, and those challenges are consistently changing. In our conversation, we discuss how Joe overcomes obstacles and how listeners can benefit from his experiences, including the “un-special” sauce. We discuss: · Managing is delegating. · Attracting good people to enter the trades for a career. · When you can’t find mentors, create masterminds. · Figuring out the next steps to develop and meet consumer expectations. · Correct mistakes and just keep moving. · Getting more free time to get entrepreneurial things moving. Enjoy the show! Connect with Joseph: Website: www.bostonstandardplumbing.com Facebook: @bostonstandardcompany Instagram: @boston_standard_company Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To expand and grow, B2B companies need a Plug-and-Play Lead System. As my guest Jeremy Haug reminds us, a business needs to run without the leader present, the business is not dependent on you. That means putting systems in place, especially with getting leads and conversions. Jeremy is a world-class marketing expert and leader that has led multiple companies to the Inc 5000 and the Inc 500 award. Jeremy takes a very different approach to how he does marketing for companies. He looks for a joint venture opportunity so that he can develop a long-term relationship with a company, and work on the operational side of things from a technology perspective. Highlights of our conversation include: · Recurring revenue stabilizes the business. · Most clients need a strong CRM technology. · Company growth from $500K a year to $100K per month. · Every business should be built with the exit strategy in mind. · You have an obligation and responsibility to always market your business. Enjoy the show! Connect with Jeremy: Website: https://www.b2bbusinessexperts.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-haug-93a1a5108/ Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Fagan is the President of both 1-800 Water Damage, a property restoration company and Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a contents restoration company, part of the Belfor Franchise Group based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tim has been in the restoration industry for over 25 years, starting part-time in his dad’s business that had 17 employees and did about $700-thousand in annual sales. When he became full time and took over the company, Tim scaled quickly. Today, Tim handles 93 franchises in about 30 States. He has managed emergency losses in residential, hospital, university, business, manufacturing, multi-family and K-12 school facilities. In our conversation, Tim shares his various career choices and sports experiences that taught him leadership skills and gives him the expertise in leading the company today. We discuss: · Creating long-time relationships for referrals. · The process for continuing education credits. · If you want to scale, what to look for in employees. · Understand your business’s end goal and strategy to get there. · Successful businesses learn from other successful businesses. · Create a sustainable business model. Enjoy the show! Connect with Tim: Website: 1800WATERDAMAGE.com Website: https://www.bluekangaroopackoutz.com Instagram: @1800waterdamange Instagram: @BlueKangarooPackoutz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1800WaterDamageCorp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueKangarooPackoutz Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business owners often hear but ignore the advice on how one can be more productive through the use of a virtual assistant. Finding, training and using a VA properly can be a challenge and stressful. Pavel Stepanov, CEO and Founder of Virtudesk, grew his VA company to the multi-million-dollar level by eliminating fears and objections busy professionals have as they look for high-quality and appropriate VAs. The Virtudesk team screens, hires, takes care of payroll, medical benefits and qualifies people that are a perfect fit for what one may require. They even take a team approach to back up your VA for seamless client productivity. Pavel started using VAs in his real estate business and knows first-hand how the use of VAs helped him create businesses and a lifestyle that he enjoys and values. In our conversation, we discuss: · Eliminating distractions to increase productivity. · Using VAs in the real estate industry. · How Covid became a growth opportunity for the company. · Turning down opportunities for a better life balance. · Ignoring societal pressures to finish things just for the sake of finishing. Enjoy the show! Connect with Pavel: Website: https://www.myvirtudesk.com/ Instagram: https://www.myvirtudesk.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.myvirtudesk.com/ Twitter: https://www.myvirtudesk.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtudesk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWXa0tYybr6QDjMi4txWuKw Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you get more sales when there is no opportunity for repeat business from a customer? That’s the challenge facing Michelle Jackson, Marketing Director and co-owner of Get Dry Inc. in Florida. Michelle is getting her restoration company to the one-million-dollar mark with conscientious care, consistency and continual improvements to how she and her team helps people while preforming mitigation services for those affected by disaster. Part of Michelle’s brand is wearing the suit out in the field in a male dominated industry. She’s used to that outfit from her previous role as a bank branch manager and leading a team in superior customer service. And people always remember Michelle for being the go-to person in the community who takes part and volunteers in many local activities. Michelle is honest and transparent in her efforts to increase and systematize her business. In our conversation, we discuss: · What to do when you don’t have repeat customers. · Educating customers about the musty smell. · Keep your employees happy. · Know your role in the company. · Using templates to save time and money. · How outsourcing payroll saves six weeks of time each year. Enjoy the show! Connect with Michelle: Website: www.GetDryInc.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/tJLUZGXkE-Y Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Instagram: @natelindquistmentor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMinimalistCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/natelindquist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfOQkYaZZgOCiJCla3o_iA/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelindquistresults/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My thanks to all my listeners who requested that we bring this popular guest back for another conversation. Richard Whitten is CEO of Reconstruction Experts. He started as the Chief Financial Officer, then moved to the role of Chief Operating Officer. As CFO, he implemented accounting procedures and a performance reporting framework, and as COO he created standardized systems and processes to consistently generate high-quality outcomes. Our conversation in this episode goes deeper into company culture, growing a business, and how employees are supported in providing a great customer experience. Richard is open and honest on the success of the company and shares the special sauce to scale it to 9 figures. One nugget that Richard shares sets the tone for this interview. He said, “We all make mistakes, but what we do next really defines us.” There is so much wisdom for any company leader to learn today, and I hope you also enjoy our previous conversation in Episode 19. Highlights include: · Anticipating and planning for a great customer experience. · Client planning, setting expectations and running a seamless execution. · Creating a system to balance capacity with what the company offers. · The essentials of Customer Care, Creativity and Communication. · Scaling a company requires making investments. · How work cultures are changing in all industries. Enjoy the show! Connect with Richard: Website: https://www.reconexp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reconstruction-experts/ Facebook: @ReconstructionExpertsinc Instagram: @reconstruction_experts Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Bentley, CEO of Pivot and Scale, is the perfect example of a Minimalist CEO as he repeats his message, “Focus on your niche and expertise. Do your one thing exceptionally well and you will succeed.” Ian was a founder of the lead generation agency Cyber Ventures and the branded consumer automotive site Autotropolis, one of the nation’s largest privately held Lead Providers in the automotive industry. The companies were acquired by Autobytel for an 8-figure liquidation exit, growing to $10 million in annual revenue with no VC or Angel Investing. Today, Ian shares his expertise by consulting digital agencies and giving them a blueprint and tools to leave the traditional retainer model and adapt a Pay Per Lead strategy. Ian teaches how to streamline the operations, giving an agency the ability to scale fast! In our conversation, we discuss: · As a leader, it’s about checks and balances, not micromanaging. · Find somebody better to do the task than you can. · Salespeople and commission structures. · Working with the philosophy stated in The Pumpkin Plan. · The importance of taking imperfect action. Enjoy the show! Connect with Ian: Website: www.PivotandScale.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianbentley1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theianbentley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bentley/ Book Recommendation: The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest challenges for companies today is finding and keeping outstanding talent. Managers are 70 percent responsible for employee engagement, and those managers need support. The definition of the word leadership has changed over the years, and the approach is a transition to a “coach” culture. Tim Cosby, President/CEO of Real Retention, runs a training and consulting firm that works with leaders to help them keep their best people and transform corporate culture in a way that results in higher retention, productivity, profitability and employee satisfaction. Throughout our conversation, we discussed how the culture of leadership has changed and examples of great leadership. We both share our lessons and stories of what works in the changing environment, especially acknowledging what needs to be changed with younger hires. Highlights of our conversation include: · Why corporate culture is important in retaining top talent. · Leaders may want to change, but don’t know how. · The importance of being transparent, authentic, and vulnerable. · Overcoming resistance to the coaching culture. · The importance of focus. · How great leaders lead by engaging and empowering employees. Enjoy the show! Connect with Tim: Website: https://realretention.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tcosby/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realretention Connect with Nate Lindquist Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Lee earned his B.S. in Management from North Carolina State University and his M.B.A. from Rockhurst University in Kansas City. After graduating, he spent most of his career in the insurance industry working in multiple leadership roles for two national insurers. He spent 15 years developing teams, improving processes, and delivering positive customer experiences. He enjoyed his clients and found he had a lot in common with small business owners. After doing a serious soul searching and evaluation of what he wanted in his life and career, he took the leap and purchased Windura Inc., a small business of premium windows and doors. In my teaching and coaching, I have a process called the GIFTS Formula. I enjoyed how Daniel graciously answered and compared his thoughts and considerations before purchasing his business as it applies to my process. There is a lot to be learned from Daniel’s wisdom. We also discussed: · Determining priorities; using my time or delegating? · Company core value: Do what you say you are going to do. · Why the company now focuses on specific projects and says no to others. · Why it’s not selfish to take care of yourself. Enjoy the show! Connect with Daniel: Website: https://www.windura.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dglee1/ Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Whitten started as the Chief Financial Officer, then moved to the role of Chief Operating Officer and is now the Chief Executive Officer of Reconstruction Experts. As CFO, he implemented accounting procedures and a performance reporting framework, and as COO he created standardized systems and processes to consistently generate high-quality outcomes. The years of working in multiple business environments have allowed him to create scalable systems to help the company grow. I frequently speak about how transparency creates transformation. Rich generously shared insights on how he has worked to create a trust-based organization to help everyone succeed. His thoughtful leadership focuses on bringing out the best in his team, so they routinely exceed client expectations and improve the lives of the individuals they work with and serve. Rich and I discussed how to create a culture change within an organization and the challenge to align employees with company goals while positioning them to be successful. Some topics we cover include: · Developing and communicating a vision for the company. · Creating a foundation for trust. · Reconstruction Experts-a model of client-focused reconstruction services. · Starting in multifamily HOA and moving into commercial and municipal markets. · Explaining the referral partner network and how the company contributes to partners. · The relationship with property management companies. Enjoy the show! Connect with Richard: Website: https://www.reconexp.com Facebook: @ReconstructionExpertsinc Instagram: @reconstruction_experts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reconstruction-experts/ Connect with Nate Lindquist Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney Hill is in the hot market of building Accessory Dwelling Units, ADU, sometimes referred to as granny flats. Whitney is based in San Diego where there is a housing shortage, but other areas of the country are also creating new legislation for ADU’s. Last year, Whitney, the Co-Founder, Head of Business Operations & Development at Snap ADU and her partner, Mike Moore, are on target to reach $10-million in sales. Before co-founding Snap ADU, Whitney spent several years as a developer of high-end homes on the east coast. Before turning to real estate, she built a decade of strategic and tactical experience working as a management consultant at Bain & Company and as an operations manager for industrial supply distributor McMaster-Carr. She has a BA from Yale University and received her MBA from NYU Stern. I’ve nominated Whitney to be an honorary Minimalist CEO because of her wealth of knowledge, and the strategies she executes to reach such a fast trajectory in sales. Here’s just a few highlights from our conversation: · Finding the niche marketplace and staying focused. · Creating a team with different perspectives. · The competition and differentiating. · Educating and being transparent with homeowners. · Building systems, growing with the right tools and outsourcing. · Setting client expectations. · Just never… don’t go! Enjoy the show! Connect with Whitney: Website: www.snapADU.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapadu/ Instagram: @whitney.seibel @snap.adu @moore_construction LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-hill/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/snap-adu Connect with Nate: Website: http://www.theminimalistceo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices