In this episode of the Bet on People Podcast, Keegan Evans, executive coach and AI Consultant at Euda and Limited Partner at Beyond Earth Ventures, sits with Jason M. Blumer, Entrepreneur, CEO at Blumer & Associates, CPAs, PC  and Thriveal and co-author of the book Scale with Purpose. They discuss the principles of human-centered leadership and explore strategies that leaders can use to prioritize people, build trust, and scale culture within service-based businesses.

Jason M. Blumer shares his leadership philosophy, emphasizing intentionality, empathy, and servant leadership while making challenging business decisions. They also dive into effective hiring and team development, navigating the tension between freedom and structure, and aligning organizational goals with the growth, well-being, and development of individuals.

Expect to Learn:

• How early entrepreneurial missteps shaped Jason’s understanding of intentional leadership.
• Practical approaches to hiring and aligning people with mission and purpose.
• Strategies for balancing freedom, structure, and team expectations.
• Key principles for leading teams with empathy, clarity, and consistency.
• Lessons on scaling a business without sacrificing culture, integrity, or people.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

• [00:00:00] – Teaser 
• [00:00:57] – Introduction & Welcome: Keegan introduces the podcast and guest Jason M. Blumer.
• [00:01:36] – Defining Intentional Leadership: Jason reflects on early missteps and the meaning of intentionality.
• [00:03:57] – Recognizing “Wrong” in Leadership: How decisions impacting people define right and wrong.
• [00:07:52] – Ownership vs. Leadership: Distinguishing owning a business from leading a team effectively.
• [00:20:35] – Holding Tension as a Leader: Balancing vision, resilience, and responsiveness while managing personal emotions.
• [00:30:37] – Do You Want What That Means?: Jason’s pivotal turning point on commitment to scaling and serving others.
• [00:42:47] – Empathy and Perspective in Leadership: How understanding team perspectives shapes promotion and leadership decisions.
• [00:46:03] – Key Leadership Lessons: Leadership is not about the founder; it’s about serving the team.
• [00:49:04] – Leadership Myths & Insights: Promoting people skills over technical skills; redefining “soft skills” as hard leadership skills.
• [00:53:49] – Closing & Resources: Jason shares where to connect, learn more about the book, and upcoming events.

🔗Learn from Jason M. Blumer’s Book: 

Scale With Purpose: https://read.amazon.com/sample/1774585634?clientId=share

🔗Connect with Guest Jason M. Blumer:
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonblumer/
👉 Email: [email protected]

🔗Connect with Blumer & Associates, CPAs, PC:
👉 Website: https://blumercpas.com/
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blumer-&-associates-cpas-pc/ 

🔗Connect with Thriveal:
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thriveal/

🔗Connect with Host Keegan Evans:
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeganevans/

🔗 More from Euda:
👉 Website: https://www.euda.io/
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/euda-io/

🔗 Follow the Podcast on:
👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bet-on-people/id1882863281
👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HgXTMbgkDsmuqzUiDGcXc
👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Euda-io