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.

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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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