On this weeks drop of Tea with Rich we welcome Erik Huberman of Hawke Media to the Podcast, where we cover everything from personal updates to politics, origin stories, and the future of agencies. 

Erik and the Hawke team continue to execute on an impressive acquisition strategy, so we delve into the importance of maintaining a positive company culture, his vision for the future of the agency - emphasizing growth and innovation, and looking for and grooming future leaders.

On the personal side Erik touches on the influences from his family that shaped his personal and professional growth, emphasizing the significance of mentorship and the lessons learned along the way, and his own journey of entrepreneurship prior to Hawke.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introductions, the Fallout from the LA Fires, and Catching Up

03:13 - Health and Wellness Journey

06:04 - Leadership and Business Growth

09:01 - Navigating Political and Economic Challenges

11:53 - Acquisition Strategy and Integration

15:09 - Vision for the Future

27:48 - Navigating Business Decisions and Market Changes

31:44 - Balancing Family Life and Entrepreneurship

37:10 - Raising Kids with Intentionality

40:43 - Lessons from Parenting and Personal Growth

48:01 - Influences from Family and Personal Development

55:04 - Mentorship and Professional Growth

56:53 - Building Relationships and Early Success

58:46 - Starting Over: Lessons from the Past

01:00 - Navigating the AI Landscape

01:02 - The Future of Agencies and Innovation

01:05 - Intent and Excellence in Business

01:10 - The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

01:13 - Reflections on Selling a Business

You can find Erik on all the usual channels folks - LinkedIn, IG, the family of Hawke companies. He's one to watch.

Peace. -t

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