206: Values over Vision and How Small Businesses Can Get Unstuck with Paul Venables and Daniel Vidana

Paul Venables, Founder and Chairman of Venebles Bell + Partners talks with Alan about extrinsic versus intrinsic values over vision and what that means. They then talk about the importance of having integrity and tell the truth even if it might make your clients upset rather than just agreeing with everything your client says. They finish their conversation discussing Paul’s nonprofit organization called Tribe Rising India and all of the good it is doing for people in that country.  Alan then speaks with Daniel Vidana, President of the nonprofit organization, Innovation Studios on how to know whether or not it is the right time to start a new business. Daniel shares the process and steps that his companies uses to help small businesses succeed and to help established businesses get unstuck. They talk about how important it is to have a mentor who can guide you and this is exactly what Innovation Studios does. Finally, Daniel talks about his project called Launch and how it is helping entrepreneurs start a business or re-launch a business. Listen in to find out if you would like to be a partner in your local community. [00:00:00] Paul Venables on Values over Vision [00:06:01] Building Client and Employee Trust [00:11:30] The Tribe Rising India Non-Profit [00:18:21] Daniel Vidana of Innovation Studios [00:24:47] How To Pitch Your New Company [00:33:21] How You Can Partner With Innovation Studios