Entrepreneurship can and should be life-giving, but it takes intentionality to build a business that serves your life. Brad Johnson started Triad to help people do just that — working with independent financial advisors to help them scale their businesses. In this episode, Brad talks about the process of transitioning from an independent operator to a leader, the importance of candid conversations in difficult moments, and why he believes every entrepreneur needs therapy. He also explains why “Do business, do life” has become a rallying cry for his team.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• What does “do business, do life” mean to you?
• Can you tell us about the launch of Triad?
• Why is a blank canvas dangerous for entrepreneurs?
• How can people effectively make the jump from independent operator to leader?
• How do you continue embodying the attitude of a student?
• What are the 4 stages of scaling as an entrepreneur?
• Why do you think every entrepreneur needs therapy?
• How can entrepreneurs prepare to navigate the difficult moments?
• What habits and practices help you stay healthy?
• What’s your playbook for thinking about risk and resource allocation?
• What would you say to a business owner who’s feeling burnt out and alone?

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As Sargent Corporation prepares to celebrate its 100th year in business, Herb Sargent is returning to the podcast to reflect on his family’s legacy, the leadership lessons he’s learned while running this company, and his perspective on weathering the current economy. Herb talks with Alex about the biggest lessons he learned from his grandfather, the importance of balancing strategy and tactics, and much more. He also shares tips for newer business owners who haven’t yet had to navigate a major economic downturn. This episode is packed with powerful insights for any leader!

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• What does it feel like to lead a company that’s about to turn 100?
• What can your grandfather’s legacy teach the industry at large?
• How do you think about the dichotomy between strategy and tactics?
• How do you stay open to change while holding firm on your values?
• What are some of the inflection points that have defined the man you are today?
• How can leaders prepare for a recession or a “winter” season?
• Where do you go for information you can rely on?
• How do you keep work fun?
• Where to learn more from Herb

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Men and women are wired differently, and that wiring impacts the way we relate to work and to each other. In this episode, Path for Growth Coaching Manager Olivia Graham explains how learning about biological relations has changed the way she views work and leadership. She and Alex discuss some of the tensions men and women face when operating against their biological design, and then they explore some of the practical ways leaders can support the women and men who work for them.

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• What are biological relations, and why did you decide to start learning about them?
• When you understand how people are wired, it’s easier to collaborate with them.
• Our value is not in the work we produce, but so often culture tells us otherwise.
• Men and women have different hormone levels that impact our behavior.
• How can leaning into your biological design help you if you choose to work?
• What does it look like when men are acting outside of their biological design?
• How should an understanding of these concepts impact the way we lead people?

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Falling into a funk is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay there. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about a four-step process for getting yourself out of a rut and beginning to practice healthy growth. They also talk about the importance of managing your funk so it doesn’t lead to burnout, and Alex shares practical examples from his own life for each action step.

Episode Recap:

• Today, Ben Loy is going to lead us through a conversation about getting out of a funk
• It’s natural to go through periods where you feel like you’re in a rut
• Unless you take steps to get out of a funk, you can easily slip into burnout
• Own It: You can’t fix what you won’t face
• Talk About It: Be authentic with everyone and transparent with a precious few
• Jolt Your Way Out Of It: Try something significantly different to get a different result
• Practice Healthy Growth: As you move out of the funk, it’s time to ask yourself what healthy growth looks like moving forward
• Anticipate the next funk and focus on your rate of recovery

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What once worked for marketing has stopped working today. But the good news is, relational approaches will win out over the transactional every time. In this episode, Trey Sheneman joins Alex to break down his 5A Flywheel for effective marketing. He explains the key question you need to answer for customers at each stage, and he also provides a state of the union for today’s marketing and sales landscape.

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• The things that worked for marketing 5 years ago won’t work today
• Funnels are over, and flywheels are the future
• Effective marketing is relational, not transactional
• 5 Stages of the Marketing Flywheel
• 1. Awareness: What are my options?
• 2. Attraction: Why are you the best of the options?
• 3. Acquisition: Can you write an offer you can actually deliver on?
• 4. Activation: How will I use the product or service now that I’ve bought it?
• 5. Advocacy: Who else do I know that needs to know about this solution?

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The Path for Growth team community has benefited greatly from our relationship with the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn. In this episode, Alex talks with community members Naftali Tessler and Karen Behfar about their experience with Path for Growth and a new opportunity for leaders to learn more at our upcoming experience. Alex then discusses seven lessons he’s learned from the Orthodox Jewish community about ritual, connection, generosity, and more.

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Episode Recap:

• Something exciting happens when you find people whose mission aligns with yours (0:00:00)
• How has working with Path for Growth impacted your life and business? (0:06:08)
• You don’t have to have the same beliefs to learn from other people (0:14:13)
• How to learn more from Path for Growth (0:19:59)
• Here are 7 lessons Alex has learned from the Orthodox Jewish community (0:30:48)
• 1. Rest requires discipline (37:34)
• 2. Generosity can be cultural (43:20)
• 3. Connection is crucial (47:19)
• 4. Don’t avoid differences, embrace them (49:42)
• 5. Humility is a prerequisite for growth (52:54)
• 6. Community is king (56:10)
• 7. Ritual is essential (1:01:17)

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Education is important, but so much of business and leadership can only be learned by experience. In this episode, Alex talks about 10 of the biggest lessons he’s learned from the act of running a business — and why they aren’t things he could learn from a textbook or a lecture. From people management, to embracing your core values, to finances, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights!

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Episode Recap:

• Many parts of business can only be learned through experience
• 1. The fact that people say they like your idea doesn’t mean they will pay for it
• 2. Most things that make a business valuable are gritty, boring, and mundane
• 3. Leadership books are often written about black and white ideals, but most of leadership happens in the gray zone
• 4. There are insane ramifications to the way you structure incentives
• 5. If you want to lead, be prepared to apologize a lot
• 6. There are certain decisions you can make early that will make your business more simple, streamlined and effective
• 7. Everyone is just making it up as they go
• 8. You need a process to slow down, understand, and learn from your mistakes
• 9. “People get funny when it comes to money,” so prioritize clarity even when you think it isn’t needed
• 10. Don’t be fooled by overly charismatic personalities

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Generosity is not something you can perfect; it’s an endless process of growth and commitment. In this episode, Alex explains what true generosity is and why it’s important. He then shares 8 key principles for becoming a more generous leader and individual. Make sure to follow and review the podcast on your favorite platform for more content like this!

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Episode Recap:

• Generosity is an endless and infinite stream of opportunity
• What is generosity?
• 1. Generosity is not less than our finances, but it does involve more than just our finances
• 2. The primary blockers to generosity are twofold: greed or fear
• 3. True generosity is rooted in a stewardship mindset
• 4. In business, generosity can take many forms
• 5. Generosity to your team is given, not earned
• 6. Healthy generosity is cheerful
• 7. Generosity is best received with gratitude and extension
• 8. Strength is for service

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