EPISODE 220: A business is all about its people, and if you’re struggling to build a winning team for yours, then this is the episode for you!

In it, I sit down with my friend and fellow home improvement business owner, Brian Gottlieb. 

Brian is here to discuss his latest book, Beyond the Hammer, which he’s been working on for the last two years. 

Brian’s book offers actionable leadership tips for everyone in the home improvement and home services industry.

Listen in as Brian and I discuss how to build strong aligned teams, the beauty of mentorship, and his big reveal of the five foundational pillars of leadership. 

We’ll also be speaking on how to go from being a struggling contractor to a successful business owner (and leader), why “a shepherd should smell like the sheep”, and why Brian and I both love using parables when writing.  

Are you ready to find out how to build a winning team that will transform your business? 

Then make sure to tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

Why Brian wrote Beyond the Hammer (02:41)

Why mentorship is satisfying (to mentors) (11:09)

Belief is transferable (14:16)

What shapes a business’ culture? (17:28)

Let’s talk about the book (26:29)

How leaders model their business as a training organization (30:04)

Why managers need a checklist (34:46)

The secret to growing a big business (42:02)

Additional Resources:

⚡ Get Brian’s book, Beyond the Hammer: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Hammer-Approach-Leadership-Performance/dp/B0D53GL23L 

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