Grab a free chapter of Beyond the Hammer here: https://trybta.com/DL215 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP215 Being a strong leader is an essential business skill. We all know this. If you listen to this podcast, you probably know most of the fundamentals already. And yet so few of us actually take the time to work on them. Today, we're talking to Brian Gottlieb. After a highly successful career building and exiting his $150MM remodeling business, Brian wrote the book, Beyond the Hammer to give contractors an easy to follow framework on the path to becoming better leaders. In this episode, he breaks down the five foundational pillars that make up the mindset of a successful leader in the contracting space. Episode Highlights: Understand the drivers behind the success of Brian Gottlieb, a 9-figure remodeler who grew his team from one (himself) to over 600 when he exited. Learn the five foundational pillars of leadership Brian outlines in his book, and go deeper on the impact each one can have on your business. Get tips on managing resistance from your team as your leadership and business evolve. 00:00-Intro 01:19-About Brian 05:57-Beyond the Hammer: why leadership? 08:47-Why do contractors struggle to become good leaders? 13:48-5 foundational pillars of leadership 14:08-Pillar 1: Belief is Transferrable 17:32-Pillar 2: Leaders Shape Culture Through Purpose & Direction 22:48-Pillar 3: Leaders Are Aware of The Echo of Their Voice 27:42-Pillar 4: Leaders Model Their Business as a Training Organization 31:01-Pillar 5: Managers Need a Checklist 40:09-How to start implementing these pillars TODAY 41:27-What would you say to young Brian?
