204: Risk, Resolve, Results, Harry Haywood - The Entrepreneur Gene Series

"I'm guilty of having always had the feeling of being proud, but not satisfied with my accomplishments. Once I get to one goal, I'm ready to move on to the next." - Harry Haywood Host Laurie Barkman chats with Harry Haywood, President of HBS Solutions Inc. Harry shares insights on the importance of resilience, creativity, and overcoming criticism. With over 15 years of experience, he discusses the challenges of managing growth, building a strong leadership team, and the significance of time management. Harry also delves into his passion for energy efficiency and the evolving industry standards. Listeners will gain valuable advice on prioritization, goal tracking, and balancing business with personal life. Takeaways: ~Learn to maximize your productivity by valuing your time more, especially if you don't have many personal responsibilities early in your entrepreneurial journey. ~Don't try to handle everything yourself. Document processes, assign responsibilities, and ensure checks and balances are in place. This helps in managing growth more efficiently. ~Use a systematic approach to track progress towards goals in various aspects of your life, not just business-related but also personal, physical, and spiritual. ~Implement systems and processes to manage the complexities of business operations. Utilize third-party or customized tools to align the team and streamline workflows.   This Show Is Sponsored by The Business Transition Sherpa® 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared. Are you? Get your copy of the Amazon best-selling book by nationally recognized expert, Laurie Barkman that reveals how to build business value and plan for succession, transition, or selling the business on your terms....what every entrepreneur needs to know.  ✨📖 Get your FREE digital copy of The Business Transition Handbook: https://btsherpa.com/book 📣 Write a Review: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories  _________________________________________________________________   Connect with Laurie Barkman:  Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman/ Book: https://btsherpa.com/book YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBusinessTransitionSherpa  Connect with Harry Haywood:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-h-9969231b/ Website: https://www.hbssolutionsinc.com/