Entrepreneurs excel at launching new business ventures. As go-getters, they have the drive and follow through it takes to move great ideas from the idea stage to reality. But the entrepreneur’s strengths are also their weaknesses, especially when it comes time to scale the business. The hardest thing for them to do? Let go of control.

On this week’s episode of Best Places to Lead. I sat down with Tyler Horsley, Founder and former CEO of Nuclear Networking. Nuclear Networking helped businesses improve their marketing to meet their revenue goals. As a Founder/CEO, Tyler had many insights about the growing pains that he went through as a Founder to earn his CEO seat. We discussed:

🚀 The importance of letting go of the entrepreneurial startup mindset and transitioning into a more scalable and effective leadership approach.
🚀 Why having strategic alignment could unlock business growth.
🚀 Operating in your highest and best use for better efficiency and personal fulfillment.

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On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrtylerhorsley/
On their Company: https://nuclearnetworking.com/

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Entrepreneurs are well known for their resilience and ability to adapt to ever-changing markets. However, evolving from an initial business model to a more sustainable, scalable one often came with its unique set of challenges. One of the most difficult aspects of this transition was learning to trust and delegate rather than maintaining tight control over every aspect of the business.

In this week's episode of our podcast, we were thrilled to have Nellie Akalp, the CEO behind CorpNet, who proved that it was possible to reinvent your business model successfully and come out stronger on the other side. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Nellie transitioned her company from a B2C model to a B2B model, steering her business towards new opportunities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We discussed:

1️⃣ The importance of being aware of market dynamics and being willing to adapt to remain competitive.
2️⃣ How to operate at your highest potential for greater efficiency and personal satisfaction.
3️⃣ The 'Three Pillars of Success' that guided Nellie's business: customer success, employee engagement, and a sustainable business model.

Connect with Nellie:

On her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellieakalp/
On her Company: https://www.corpnet.com/

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Many business owners have overlooked the importance of creating value for people, often focusing on transactional relationships rather than transformative ones. However, investing time, energy, and resources to provide value to our people not only builds a positive reputation but also fosters meaningful relationships and strong connections.

In this episode of Best Places to Lead, we dove into the mind of such a leader - Thomas Brainsky, the CEO behind Elite Operations, Bonifate, and ProfitMax. Reflecting on his own experiences, Thomas shared the wisdom he wishes he had known 20 years ago and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way.

In this episode, we discussed:

• How Thomas rebuilt trust in the aftermath of a company-shattering incident.
• The transformative power of humility, vulnerability, and hyper-transparency in fostering strong relationships with employees.
• The complexities and considerations of organic growth versus buy and build strategies.

If you were seeking guidance on leadership, transparency, and navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, this episode was a must-watch.

Connect with Thomas:

On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-brainsky-2453152/

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