In episode 18 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Paul Hawkins, a veteran turned entrepreneur, as he shares how discipline, structure, and intentional distance have shaped his 17+ years of leading remote teams. He breaks down the habits, mindset shifts, and practical systems that create real freedom in remote work.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice and strategies for success!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:39] Remote work and discipline.

[00:05:33] Building trust in remote teams.

[00:09:27] Transitioning to business ownership.

[00:11:29] Courage to leave safety nets.

[00:16:42] Dual mission of Sidekicks.

[00:19:36] Moms balancing work and family.

[00:24:03] Accomplishment in business partnerships.

[00:26:05] Remote work benefits and misconceptions.

[00:31:32] Remote executive assistant benefits.

[00:34:06] Work-life integration vs. balance.

[00:38:25] Growth and scaling challenges.

[00:40:01] Fitness and language learning challenges.

[00:43:10] Remote work's impact on life.

QUOTES

• "Work really, really hard to be effective and communicate often with the people you're working with right from the start." -Paul Hawkins
• "Every single thing in my life, including my faith, has improved and increased by me focusing on my fitness and nutrition." -Paul Hawkins
• "On the other side of those challenges is another layer, another version of you that you just keep breaking the mold." -Joe Dunaway

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Paul Hawkins

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose_driven_paul/

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