Ep 12 - Beyond the Rubber Chicken w/ Greg Marthaler SFY

The Building and Branding Podcast

Summary
Greg Marthaler Jr shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from cutting grass to building and selling a roofing company, and then venturing into the restoration industry with SFY. He discusses the origin of the 'rubber chicken' tradition and the importance of valuing people as assets in business growth and scaling. The conversation also delves into coaching, mentoring, and holding individuals accountable in an organization. In this conversation, Greg Marthaler Jr shares insights on leadership, accountability, and decision-making in business. He emphasizes the importance of coaching, holding people accountable, and making tough decisions to drive organizational growth. He also discusses the significance of seeking help, building a strong company culture, and the value of systems and processes in scaling a business.

Keywords
entrepreneurship, business growth, scaling, company culture, coaching, mentoring, accountability, valuing people, rubber chicken tradition, restoration industry, leadership, accountability, decision-making, coaching, organizational growth, tough decisions, seeking help, company culture, systems and processes, business insights

Takeaways

- Entrepreneurial journey from grass cutting to building and selling a roofing company.
- The significance of valuing people as assets in business growth and scaling.
- The origin and impact of the 'rubber chicken' tradition in business networking and relationship-building.
- The importance of coaching, mentoring, and holding individuals accountable in an organization. Leaders must coach and hold people accountable to drive organizational growth.
- Tough decisions, such as letting go of employees, are necessary for the success and culture of the company.
- Seeking help and building a strong company culture are essential for scaling a business.
- Systems and processes play a crucial role in the growth and development of an organization.