EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 11 MIN
Ep 85: Starting a Business Begins With Identifying Your Mission & Core Values
from The Verdict with the Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Clarke Speaks · host Clarke Speaks
Send us Fan MailWhat’s the first thing you should do when starting a business? It’s not picking an office space, launching a website, or even marketing—it’s defining your Mission, Vision, and Values.In this installment of the Elevation Leadership Summit, Clarke explains why business owners who skip this step struggle with direction, team alignment, and decision-making. He shares his personal journey of tearing his business down to the studs and rebuilding it with clear, purpose-driven principles.This might not be the first thing you on your priority list but your mission guides decisions, your vision sets your goals, and your values dictate your behavior, creating a roadmap for long-term success. These foundational elements serve as a compass, guiding decisions and actions throughout the business journey.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:💡 Decision-Making Framework – How your core values help you make tough choices🛠️ Rebuilding for Success – Why Clark restructured his entire business👥 Team Alignment – How a shared vision attracts the right people📊 Continuous Improvement – Evaluating failures & adjusting for growthLearn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/ Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speakslaw.com/our-team/r-clarke-speaks/#contactFormTarget Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R40YMP
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Send us Fan Mail What’s the first thing you should do when starting a business? It’s not picking an office space, launching a website, or even marketing—it’s defining your Mission, Vision, and Values. In this installment of the Elevation Leadership Summit, Clarke explains why business owners who skip this step struggle with direction, team alignment, and decision-making. He shares his personal journey of tearing his business down to the studs and rebuilding it with clear, purpose-driven princ...
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