“Time and time again we came back to this idea that our clients don’t come first, our people, our employees come first.” - Jim

When your employees are happy and feel fulfilled in their roles, it becomes this trickle-down effect that positively impacts everyone in the company as well as the clients you serve. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about motivating your employees to grow with your company. 

In this episode, Brian is joined by guest Jim Downes, founder and CEO of Blueprint CFO to discuss:

• The progression of Jim’s career over the years ultimately led him back to entrepreneurship time and time again. 
• The things Jim has picked up from past employers and implemented into his own company allow him to maintain a high employee retention rate. 
• Aligning your employee's personal and professional goals with the company's goals. 
• The challenges Jim faced when transitioning from entrepreneur to employer. 
• The benefits of building and growing your team.

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