This podcast started in 2014 to serve leaders on their journey of growth and significance with their work. It is conversations with leaders for leaders. My name is Gene Hammett, host of the show. I am proud to be recognized by Inc Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine for our impact on leaders that are evolving to better serve their teams. Currently we are ranked #13 on the 100 Best Leadership Podcasts on Feedspot and listed as a top leadership podcast on TheeDigital.
This is the one and only podcast that interviews founders and CEOs of Inc 500 companies. The interviews uncover the key principles of fast-growth. You will find topics of growth, culture, leadership and other areas of growth for leaders.
You must, must, must know where you are going. The vision that you see is essential to achieving your goals. Billy Boughey started his business with a vision that pulled him through his goals. Billy wanted to create unique experiences …
Why do some businesses take off and others get stuck? This is a big question that really perplexes so many people. It really comes down to two parts. The first we discuss in this episode which are the fundamentals to …
Good leaders know the value of good employees with a specific skill for the job. Great leaders know that you hire people and train for skills. Todd Nienkerk is the co-founder of Four Kitchens, a digital agency that exploded on …
Niching is the #1 way I know to set a solid foundation to establish your brand. It is all about positioning yourself as the authority and standing out from the crowd around you. Susan Friedmann, the author of “Riches in …
When you publish content on the web, it is searchable by everyone (fact). When you publish valuable content, it positions you as an authority (fact). When you publish crap…well, you get the point. David Meerman Scott, author of many books …
Failure is part of business. Failure is something that all of us have faced. Even the millionaires and billionaires of our society have encountered failure.Today, we talk with Nick Unsworth who shared how he overcame eleven failures before he found …
Every business owner I know understands that leadership is a key aspect of growth. Leadership is not the “command and control” type of approach to delegating. Real leadership is so much more. Our guest today is Janice Marturano, and she …
Most conferences are usually structured the same. We walk way with tons of useful information, but rarely do we build lasting friends or more importantly, transform our businesses because of attending these events. Think back on the last conference you …
Laser-like focus on your ideal client is essential to your business and your success. You must take the time to understand the inner workings of your audience so that you can serve them and add value to their lives. Most …
Getting RESULTS is not about luck. It is about your strategy and execution. To create the right strategy and execute it with effectiveness, you also have to have the right mindset. This title says it all, because mindset is what …
Some people dream of having a big audience or a huge tribe. While others know that journey starts with impacting a few. David Saltzman shares with you about his success of creating a podcast for a small audience (less than …
So many businesses tend to believe that they can serve anyone and everyone. However, if you listen to many episodes here at Leaders in the Trenches, you know that is a huge mistake. John Cote knew he wanted to focus …
Too many business owners look to their peers to see what they are doing and how they run their businesses. This thinking creates a whole lot of bland business that struggles because they look exactly the same to buyers. Nicole …
This episode is not for business owners that want to be average or mediocre. It is for those special leaders that want to be different and separate themselves from the pack. It is all about “standing out” in your business …
You probably have heard the words in this title before and maybe you have even said the words before “I know what to do, but I am just NOT doing it”. Don’t take my word for it, my guest today …