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In this episode, host John Laurito talks about leadership that happens in quiet moments. Although leadership usually happens during high-energy and intense moments, it is more effective when given in noiseless and calm times. So take this episode to heart, and perhaps you can start making changes on how you lead yourself or your team.

Show notes:
[1:28] Leadership lesson courtesy of John’s nephew
[4:20] It’s more effective during the quiet moments
[6:48] Outro

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In today’s episode, host John Laurito invited the Founder of Rocket Station, Rob Nickell, to talk about something that makes his company unique in terms of its process. Because while some companies like to go traditional and hire people and worry about systems and processes for the new role, Rob makes sure to put the systems in place first before hiring people for the roles. So listen to this episode and learn how this philosophy can also benefit you and your business.

Robert Nickell is an accomplished real estate investor and serial entrepreneur in the business process outsourcing industry. He is CEO of Dallas-based Rocket Station, which he founded in 2018. Rocket Station recruits and trains college-educated Filipino professionals to fulfill various remote roles at small to mid-sized American companies. Under Nickell’s leadership, Rocket Station has become a multimillion-dollar company with 10% month-over-month growth since early 2020 and more than 700 Filipino team members.

Rocket Station is the second BPO company Nickell has founded. For four years, he co-owned Dallas-based Investor Virtual Assistant Services, which provided outsourcing services specifically to the real estate vertical. Previously, he owned the Dallas realty investment firm Greenro Homes.

Nickell earned his BA in business and communications from Austin College in 2009.

You can reach out to Rob at:
Website: https://rocketstationcareers.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-nickell/

Show notes:
[2:18] Rob’s philosophy in his business and what it looks like in action
[5:52] What “develop the systems and processes first” really mean
[10:13] Coming across the challenge of having everyone on the same page of the business process
[12:10] The ceiling of complexity
[14:36] Having harmony in the day-to-day business process as a company culture
[17:03] Where to learn more about Rocket Station
[18:03] Outro

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When you’re a business leader, it’s only natural to want the best employees to help you run your organization. You expect the best from the people you choose to get on board, but can you pass their expectations of you and the role as well? In this episode, host John Laurito talks about what a leader must do before hiring people. Based on his own experience, he shares the things that need to be defined and expectations to be set to hire the A-Players and keep them in your company.

Show notes:
[1:06] How do you bring people into your organization?
[4:34] Things an A-Player need
[7:19] So before you bring A-Players in…
[11:51] Outro

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Some leaders often have a difficult time letting go of authority or their sense of control on even the smallest part of their business. Ultimately, this results in a complicated and time-consuming process that no one will appreciate. In today’s episode, host John Laurito shares a way to look for and develop your top people. Hence, it enables you to see the people you can trust and, at the same time, allow you to let go of some of the responsibilities your position has as a leader.

Show notes:
[1:01] Storytime!
[3:57] Smart leaders give their top people authority
[4:57] Look at it from a follower’s standpoint
[10:50] As a leader, look for your top people and give them confidence
[15:03] Outro

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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about one thing that the best teams do better and have in common: camaraderie. Just like in any kind of group, may it be family, friends, or colleagues, having the best camaraderie within your circle is essential because it allows you to support each other and push each other to do better despite the differences. And what kind of leader would not want to have that in his team?

Show notes:
[0:51] Storytime!
[4:18] The importance of supporting each other within a team
[7:28] Food for thought for leaders
[10:45] Outro

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Some people like to take risks—even big ones—while others don't. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about why being too cautious is not always good. In business and life, focusing too much on the risks that your actions might sometimes have not only takes away the fun in the experience but may also cost you too much or further bring you into what you were trying to avoid in the first place. So, just think about it, weigh things out, and decide whether you’re doing it or not.

Show notes:
[1:21] Offroading with John
[3:26] Why it’s not always best to avoid risks too much
[5:55] Think about it…
[11:29] Outro

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When you’re a team member or an employee, you are usually a yes-man: you say yes to almost everything your leader or employer asks from you. Even when you’re struggling to finish the tasks, in fear of being seen as weak or never getting another opportunity again, you continue to say yes. But how do you exactly tell your leader that you can’t do it because you’re already swamped? How can you say no because you’re already stretched thin and you don’t want things to fall through the crack? Host John Laurito prefers to be told the truth rather than expect good results and gets disappointed as a leader himself. Listen in and learn how to approach situations like these at work.

Show notes:
[1:22] Thanksgiving travels
[5:20] When you’re already stretched thin
[8:27] Be conscious when you’re taking responsibility
[10:29] Communication is essential
[12:34] Outro

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In today’s episode, host John Laurito is joined by the President of RealTime Reservation LLC, Shawn Tarter. They talk about his business, the importance of having the right team in your business, and how he leads his team as together they scale the business with combined efforts to have an even bigger reach. He also shares his vision for his ever-growing business years from now.

Where to reach Shawn:
RealTime Reservation LLC Web: https://realtimereservation.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-tarter-221b52b2/

Show notes:
[1:47] All about RealTime Reservation     
[8:30] The importance of people
[10:38] What are the mistakes he made in terms of scaling the business?
[13:57] The problems he ran into as his business grew
[17:00] His vision for RealTime Reservation in the future
[20:01] Outro

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In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by Founder and CEO of M&A Science, Podcaster, and Author, Kison Patel. They sit down and talk about mergers, acquisitions, and how to have a smooth transition. Kison also shares how their company culture is based on feedback and how he teaches leadership to kids at a young age.

Kison Patel is the Founder and CEO of DealRoom, a project management software for complex financial transactions.

Kison has over a decade of experience as an M&A advisor and developed DealRoom after experiencing first-hand a number of deep-seated, industry-wide inefficiencies and challenges.

Through developing technology, educational content, and industry training, Kison aims to bring better process solutions to an industry with growing market pressures, transaction values, and competition.

Where to find Kison:
Web: https://kisonpatel.com/
Web: https://www.mascience.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kisonpatel/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dealroominc
Email: [email protected]

Check out their podcast:
M&A Science: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-a-science/id1203521153
BossMove: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/bossmove/id1569748419

Show notes:
[2:00] His backstory and what got him to where he is today
[4:54] What the M&A Science focuses on
[5:49] Mergers and acquisitions: Keys to a smooth transition
[9:44] Make giving and taking feedback a part of company culture
[11:07] How do leaders make sure they are breeding the right culture of feedback
[13:42] On leaders struggling to communicate with their team
[16:00] Teaching leadership to kids
[19:01] Agile M&A and BossMove Podcast
[21:20] Outro

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How do bad leaders treat their people? How do good leaders treat theirs?

How about great leaders going through a slump in their business? How do they treat their people?

In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the difference between a bad leader and a good leader who’s having a bad year in business, how the business owner should identify these kinds of leaders, and what kind of approach they should use that’s beneficial to their company.

Show notes:
[0:47] Storytime!
[4:20] What’s your leadership style?
[8:50] Don’t be too quick to write a person off
[10:50] Outro

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