In this episode of The Soulful CEO Path, Jody Edgar, CEO of Sunbowl, joins Kristin Constable to explore how to build a strong remote team and culture—and why getting this right is essential for scaling a service-based business. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Jody shares his journey from solopreneur to leading a high-performance, remote-first company that thrives on trust, autonomy, and values-aligned talent.

Together, they dive into practical strategies for creating performance-based roles, transitioning from contractors to employees, and designing a team culture that supports both freedom and high-quality execution. Whether you're just starting to hire or thinking about how to scale your team with integrity, this episode will show you how to lead like a Soulful CEO and build a business that’s both people-powered and process-driven.

Episode Highlights:

• From Freelancer to CEO: Jody shares his evolution from a one-man show to leading a team-first business with global reach.
• Why Remote Teams Work (When Built Right): The mindset shift and systems needed to attract top-tier remote talent.
• Performance Over Presence: How Sunbowl uses output-based metrics to create a high-performing culture without micromanagement.
• Hiring for Values, Not Just Skills: Why attitude beats aptitude when building a team that sticks.
• The Contractor-to-Employee Shift: What changed (and improved) when Jody moved his top contractors into full-time roles.
• Sustainable Scaling: The constraints and rhythms Jody has put in place to grow his team with clarity, not chaos.
• Culture in a Virtual World: Simple but powerful rituals to build team connection and engagement—even across time zones.
• 
  

This episode is a must-listen for any founder ready to move beyond hustle and build a team that runs with (and for) you.

🎧 Listen & Subscribe:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify

Connect with Jody Edgar:

YouTube | Expert by Monday Community

Connect with Kristin:

• Instagram: @kristinconstable
• LinkedIn: Kristin Constable
• Website: www.soulfulceo.co
• Join our free Telegram space for ambitious, soul-led women HERE