Learning to Lead: From Searcher to Boss of 140

Having only ever managed a few people when he bought his business, Alex Glasner shares how the trial by fire is going.

Topics in Alex's interview:

• The difference between searching and operating
• The challenge of improving processes
• How rapid growth affected the company
• Running the business with a partner
• How the economy impacts his industry
• Having the British government as his sole customer
• Idealism and disillusionment in helping professions
• Why he hasn’t acquired a second business
• Why the first 2 years are hard
• How he has improved as a manager

Links and how to contact Alex:

• [email protected]
• LinkedIn
• Workpays
• Alex’s first appearance on Acquiring Minds

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