This episode was a BLAST to record. Sam from Lost Hill Lake is one of Shay’s long-time childhood friends, and this conversation really felt like we were all just hanging out at a sleepover.

Join us as we dive really deep into what it actually means to be a leader in a growing business, and how Sam’s approach to hiring is a game-changer.

We also chat about what it means to have a win-win-win business, and how open communication and radical responsibility can not only be good for clients but also for the growth of a business itself.

Enjoy :)

Sam’s story of following curiosity to building a multi-6 figure year business

Growing the capacity to learn as you go

The reality of the difference between an online business and a physical business

A lesson in learning how to release the things you can’t control while having backup plans 

The truth about the first 5 years in business

A different (and more powerful) approach to hiring and team building and bringing the human back into it 

Why Sam’s business has a really high employee retention rate 

How taking personal responsibility and honest communication can change the game when dealing with clients

Sam’s honest approach to leadership and how it’s helping the business flourish

Samantha Williford is the owner and operating manager at Lost Hill Lake, a weddings and events venue on her family's 200-acre farm. She's dedicated to building an intentional business that prioritizes giving back to its team, their community, the natural environment, and turning a profit. Samantha is a mother to 2 young kids, an avid swimmer with a passion for growth and development work, and a travel enthusiast. You can usually catch Samantha dreaming up her next big idea or taking a nap. "Life's all about balance.”

Website: https://www.losthilllakeevents.com/

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