The Leadership Genius: Enneagram, AI & Building Purposeful Teams with Austin McMillan

In this thought-provoking episode of BizBlend, host Sana sits down with Austin McMillan, founder of Flywheel Financial, to dive deep into people-first leadership. From cattle ranches to Wall Street to finance and landscape industry acquisitions, Austin shares how his diverse career has shaped his unique leadership approach. They unpack how tools like the Enneagram and Working Genius drive team alignment, hiring strategy, and sustainable growth. Plus, Austin reveals how AI is revolutionizing small business operations, and why the future belongs to growth-minded teams that adapt, learn, and lead with intention. Whether you’re a solopreneur or managing a growing team, this episode offers a roadmap to leadership that blends insight, innovation, and impact. About the Guest Austin McMillan is the founder of Flywheel Financial, where he helps small businesses scale profitably by aligning people, processes, and purpose. A former Wall Street trader turned business owner, Austin now focuses on team optimization using tools like Enneagram and Working Genius, while embracing AI to streamline systems and free up human potential. Key Takeaways Austin explains how tools like Enneagram and Working Genius are not just personality tests but powerful frameworks for hiring, collaboration, and team health. Enneagram helps align personality traits with the right roles, while Working Genius helps identify strengths across stages of execution—from ideation to completion. Leaders must avoid boxing people into labels; these tools are for alignment, not limitation. The integration of AI in business—especially in accounting—frees up bandwidth for human connection, strategic thinking, and creative leadership. Austin stresses that growth-minded individuals will thrive in an AI-augmented world, while those who resist change risk becoming obsolete. Real business impact comes from aligning profit with purpose and building teams that are both technically empowered and personally fulfilled. Leaders who ignore tools like Enneagram or AI may see short-term savings but risk long-term burnout, turnover, and inefficiency. Connect with the Guest: Follow Austin on Instagram: @austindmcmillan DM the word PROFIT to receive his free gift: a guide to prioritizing profit with your bank setup. Want to be a guest on BizBlend? DM on PM – Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST: Tune to all our 19 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind OUR SERVICES Business Podcast Management – https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/ Individual Podcast Management – https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/ Share Your Story With World – https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US! •⁠ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife •⁠ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod •⁠ Threads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod •⁠ Medium – https://medium.com/@contentbyavik •⁠ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind •⁠ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster •⁠ Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/ SHARE YOUR REVIEW Share your Google Review – https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/ Share a video Testimonial – https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/ #podmatch #bizblend #austinmcmillan #workinggenius #enneagram #aiandbusiness #growthmindset #healthyworkculture #businessleadership #profitwithpurpose #purposefulleadership #peoplefirstbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #podcastinglife #newpodcast #mentalhealth #businessscaling #aiintegration #profitfirst #leadershipjourney #businesswithimpact #businesspodcast #healthymindbyavik #smallbusinesstools #teamdynamics