This episode unpacks strategies for molding effective leaders in your business—leading by example, setting personal and professional growth tracks, and understanding employees’ aspirations from day one. Learn about the importance of regular one-on-ones for career nurturing, balancing learning with guidance, and other surprising benefits that come from developing leaders within your team. Join host Adam Sylvester, Chase Stetson (“That Lawn Dude”), owner of Mike’s Lawn Care, Raquel Lindsay, owner of Sparkle and Shine Cleaning Services, and Jason Savageau, owner of Current Electric Systems.

Definition and traits of a leader [1:25]

Learning from past leadership mistakes [3:36]

Difference between employee and owner mindsets [6:05]

Identifying and nurturing potential leaders [8:30]

Fostering a culture of learning and growth [10:54]

Balance between giving employees freedom to learn and guiding them in alignment with company goals [14:09]

What the guests love about Jobber [16:00]

Specific ways to invest in and develop employees [17:50]

Team meetings and technical training sessions for continuous improvement [22:13]

Business benefits of growing employees into leaders [25:36]

Investing in employee development and the risk of them leaving [27:57]

Necessity of investing in people for business growth [31:15]

Adam’s takeaway tips [31:41]