What’s a guiding principle that informs the way you build and run your business?
Going the extra mile. This principle encourages professionals to create work that exceeds expectations. By being relentless about emphasizing quality, I have been able to exponentially improve/accelerate each of my companies’ reputations by ensuring that the team consistently produces high-quality work, both internally and for clients. High-quality products or services not only satisfy customers but also foster customer loyalty, leading to repeat business and referrals. The gifts just keep giving.
What helped you accelerate your growth as a leader / entrepreneur?
One of the things (as crazy as it sounds) that has helped to shape me as a leader and accelerate my growth is when I hit founder burnout. Another is when I hired an executive coach (shout out to Coach Mike)!
What quote or saying has stuck with you?
Just Do It. Simple. Fresh. And I love my kicks. Phil Knight (Nike)
What book do you recommend the most?
"The Hard Thing About Hard Things": Every founder should read it as its the only book I have found that celebrates a walk down “The Dirt” of War time (as opposed to peace time)
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What do you wish you had known 10 years ago?
I always thought that my life can be balanced between personal, business, health, family, finances and love. In that sense how much energy I put in and get back. But with the years, I learned that life is imbalanced by nature. It's still a goal for me and I believe if all parts are some kind of balanced, this speaks of a highly valuable life, but accepting that there will always be a certain imbalance, helped me a lot.
What's the biggest insight you learned in recent years?
It’s always a good idea to be connected to your product – even if you have to deal with high-level topics, always remember the things you offer.
What personal habit helped you accelerate your personal growth?
In one of the hardest times of my life so far, I started journaling for 1-2h on Sundays. Not digital, but with paper and pen. Always answering the same questions related to self, social life and work. This brutally honest and regular reflection once a week helped me identify problems early and iterate fast.
When times are tough, who or what is an anchor for you?
My co-founders are my anchor in work-related topics. Having an environment where failure is welcomed with a helping hand and where weakness is valued as openness, once you are down those people will drag you up.