S02 E08 His Mentor Died, Tariffs Hit — How Lion Energy's CEO Kept Going | Tyler Hortin

What does it take to lead a company through change, uncertainty, and growth?In this episode, Tyler Hortin, CEO of Lion Energy, shares his journey from a finance background to leading an innovative energy company. Tyler discusses the evolving relationship between technology and energy, the realities of stepping into executive leadership, and the personal lessons learned through loss, resilience, and difficult decision-making.Throughout the conversation, Tyler reveals how strong relationships, trust, mindset, and strategic thinking shape successful leaders. He also shares insights into building a company vision that serves employees, customers, partners, and stakeholders alike.Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, business leader, or someone pursuing personal growth, this episode offers valuable lessons on leadership, business strategy, decision-making, and navigating life's challenges.🔑 Key Topics:• Leadership and CEO decision-making• The future of energy and technology• Business strategy and operational excellence• Resilience through adversity• Building trust and relationships• Personal growth and mindset• Mentorship and leadership development• Creating a long-term company vision💡 Memorable Quotes:"You can create it on your own.""You have to make the best decision you can.""No matter how difficult it is, it will pass.""Trusting yourself in the moment is key."⏱ Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage04:08 The Journey from Finance to Leadership09:55 The Impact of Technology on Energy14:01 Navigating Loss and Transitioning to CEO19:57 Shifts in Leadership and Decision-Making25:03 Facing Challenges and Personal Growth29:59 Building Relationships and Mindset33:46 Vision for the Future and Final Thoughts#Leadership #CEO #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #EnergyInnovation #Technology #DecisionMaking #LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #BusinessLeadership #Mentorship #ExecutiveLeadership #LionEnergy #GrowthMindsetConnect with Jon on LinkedIn where he shares leadership insights regularly:  https://linkedin.com/in/jonspiesmanBook a free exploration call with Jon here: https://calendly.com/d/ytw-khm-4r5?utm_source=LI&utm_campaign=BioListen to Untold on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bshg8B2x1kX665eeYkk52Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untold/id1805797903Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fa845f62-543e-44b2-a6f1-7704bccfc099/untold Untold is the podcast hosted by Jon Spiesman where we uncover the best-kept business secrets of Utah. Each week, we sit down with local entrepreneurs and business owners to explore their unique journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you're building your own business or just love a good underdog story, you'll find hidden gems of advice and inspiration in every episode.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Untold. Jon and the Untold podcast team#UntoldPodcastWithJon #UtahBusiness #EntrepreneurPodcast #JonSpiesman #SmallBusinessStories #LocalBusinessUtah #StartupJourney #PodcastForEntrepreneurs