In this episode of The Sprint Podcast: The Playbook for High Performers, Grady Hinchman, a dynamic franchise owner of Altitude Trampoline Parks, shares his story of pivoting from the world of sports to navigating the complexities of building a high-performing business.

From managing a growing team to embracing controlled chaos, Grady shares how he leveraged the lessons learned from his athletic career—teamwork, resilience, and leadership—into building a successful franchise empire. He shares the critical strategies for managing a team of 40+ employees, navigating uncertainty, fostering continuous improvement, and driving customer satisfaction.

You’ll hear about the challenges of scaling a business, finding the right product-market fit, and overcoming the unique obstacles in the trampoline park industry. Learn how he balances results with caring for his team, the importance of alignment and accountability, and how his leadership approach keeps the team engaged and motivated.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with actionable insights on leadership, business growth, and how to tackle the chaos head-on with a high-performance mindset.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Christie McMullen shares her journey as an author and speaker, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in writing and communication.

She discusses the significance of creating safe and memorable learning experiences, owning mistakes to build connections, and rekindling curiosity and creativity in both personal and professional settings.

Dr. McMullen also provides tactical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and leadership strategies for managing talent effectively in today's dynamic work environment.

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The episode features Jackie Duby, Chief People Officer at the Predictive Index, discussing her nine-year tenure at the company, her role in talent optimization, and how the company helps organizations make better hiring and management decisions through science-based tools.

The discussion highlights the importance of work-life balance, employee empowerment, the shift from hard skills to soft skills, and creating a flexible and values-driven organizational culture.

Additionally, we cover how integrating work and personal life through effective time management and prioritization can lead to overall success and employee satisfaction.

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In this conversation with Erica Gill, the Chief People Officer at Good Ranchers LLC, we talked about goal setting, leadership & the importance of a good work-life balance.

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