Well Coached
Well Coached with Chris Weinberg is a podcast about how People, Sales, Profit and Self can transform your business. Chris has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs get into their highest productivity zone and become corporate enough to succeed.
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What if you could strike the perfect balance between structure and creativity in your business? This episode of Well Coached promises to reveal the secrets of being Corporate Enough to help your business thrive without stifling your entrepreneurial spirit. Discover the essential pillars of People, Sales, Profit, and Self, and learn how to harmonize these elements so that you can create a successful and enjoyable business environment. I'll share personal anecdotes about my experiences with my right hand, Elizabeth, highlighting the significance of hiring for cultural fit and technical proficiency. Learn how open communication and trust can exponentially enhance your team's potential and facilitate your growth...
Ever wondered how understanding human behavior can amplify your business success? On this episode of Well Coached, we promise to unlock the secrets of the DISC Profile System, a powerful tool for enhancing productivity and teamwork. By exploring traits like dominance and influence, we'll reveal how direct and decisive leaders can thrive alongside charismatic and collaborative team members. This episode is packed with actionable insights that can transform your interactions and elevate your business environment...
What if balancing passion and practicality is the key to entrepreneurial success? Discover how passion, purpose, and resilience form the bedrock of an entrepreneurial mindset.
In our exploration of the delicate dance between passion and practicality, we emphasize the importance of leveraging your existing skills to fund your dream lifestyle. We'll explore why young entrepreneurs should initially handle everything themselves but strategically delegate tasks as they grow to find their highest productivity zone. Tune in for an engaging conversation that promises to reshape your approach to entrepreneurship!
Ever wondered how a touring musician transforms into a successful entrepreneur? Join us as we sit down with Steve and Jordan Soderholm, the creative minds behind Ranger Station; an American heritage fragrance brand that has taken the world by storm since 2015. Discover Steve's inspiring journey from the stage to the boardroom and learn how Steve and Jordan have built a name synonymous with accessible luxury. From their unique partnerships with artists like Noah Kahn to collaborations with top-tier hotels, this episode promises a wealth of insights into how passion and creativity can carve out a niche in the competitive fragrance market...
Welcome back to the Well Coached Podcast! Today we discuss the complexities of making the right hire for your company. Hiring often begins from a place of desperation, where the immediate need for help can cause us to make bad decisions. We overlook critical factors, allowing the wrong people to slip through the cracks. We'll talk about how crucial it is to hire not just for skills but also for alignment with your company's definition of success: how can they WIN at your company? Using several examples, we’ll talk about how even the most promising candidates can mess things up if they’re not well-trained or if their performance doesn’t align with the company’s standards...
Have you ever wondered how understanding your personality can revolutionize your business and personal life? In this episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with psychotherapist and Enneagram expert, Katie Gustafson, to uncover the journey from her creative roots as an artist and musician to becoming a thriving solopreneur. Katie sheds light on the Enneagram's transformative power, emphasizing the importance of formal training to harness its full potential while avoiding common pitfalls...
In this episode of Well Coached, host Chris Weinberg interviews the dynamic duo behind Consider the Wildflowers, Emily and Ben Eggebrecht. Ever wondered how a creative spark during a choir trip to Italy could lead to a thriving fine jewelry business? Emily's artistic talent and Ben's business acumen have proved to be a perfect pairing, driving their brand from a bedroom startup to a beloved Nashville-based store.
Imagine leading a team where the path forward isn't clear-the roles are blurry, communication feels scattered, and no one is quite sure who's responsible for what. In this episode of Well Coached, host Chris Weinberg explains why a flat organizational structure can leave teams feeling lost and how a dynamic, well-defined org chart is like providing a map that guides everyone in the right direction. Chris shares how to design an org chart that adapts to your team's strengths, ensuring clarity on roles and responsibilities while boosting communication and accountability. Whether you're building a startup or running an established company, this episode will help you rethink how leadership structure can drive success.
How can you build a thriving business while maintaining personal freedom and balance? On this episode of Well Coached, we dive deep into the world of business management with Chris King, an expert in the music industry who has cultivated a successful, people-centered company. Chris shares his journey from a major firm to founding his own company in 2019, highlighting how he built a workplace that's fun, productive, and focused on individual strengths. We explore his leadership strategies, work-life balance, and tips for long-term business sustainability.
Ever wonder how a visionary entrepreneur can transform insights from public relations and creator support into a thriving business? In this episode of Well Coached, Callan Boyer, founder of Sway Social, shares her journey from identifying a gap in the social media management industry to building a company that serves influencers and brands with authenticity and care. Callan reveals the lessons she's learned about team leadership, financial growth, and balancing personal well-being with business success, offering listeners valuable guidance for navigating the creative industry.
In this episode of Well Coached, host Chris Weinberg explores the transformative power of the DISC personality profile in building a high-performing sales team. Discover how understanding the unique behavioral styles of your team members can help you strategically place individuals in roles that align with their natural strengths. By recognizing and accommodating the different needs of each personality type—whether they are Dominant, Influential, Steady, or Conscientious—you can unlock their full potential, increase engagement, and ultimately drive sales growth.
In this episode of Well Coached, host Chris Weinberg explores how to boost your sales game by focusing on your ideal clients and engaging them through a consultative approach. Instead of casting a wide net, Chris emphasizes the importance of truly understanding your client’s needs, leveraging natural strengths, and adapting your sales tactics to build long-term success. Drawing from personal experiences and the DISC profile, Chris discusses how different personality types can adjust their approach to maximize effectiveness in sales.
In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg speaks with music management powerhouse Martha Earls, who shares her inspiring journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to becoming a key player in Nashville's music scene. Known for her innovative work with Kane Brown, Martha recounts how a chance encounter with music law redirected her career from performing to the business side of the industry. She discusses her thriving career in artist management, the founding of Neon Coast, and her successful partnership with Sony through the joint venture label 1021.
In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg engages in an enlightening conversation with Leigh Holt, a trailblazer in entertainment, sports, and music management. Leigh shares her remarkable journey from Warner Music Nashville to founding Madjett and co-creating squared Management, highlighting her innovative strategies and partnerships with industry icons like Oprah and Lauren Daigle. The discussion explores her insights on building successful teams, adapting to changing dynamics in the wake of the pandemic, and navigating the intricate world of artist management and strategic partnerships.
In this episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg dives into the importance of sharing financial information with your team to build trust, accountability, and alignment within your business. He discusses the fear many entrepreneurs face when it comes to revealing numbers, how to overcome that fear, and why transparency is key to fostering a productive and engaged workforce. By sharing financial insights, entrepreneurs can help their teams understand how their actions impact the bottom line, creating a culture of ownership and empowerment that drives better results. Chris offers practical advice on how to start sharing financials with your team and how it can lead to a more successful and profitable business.
In this episode of Well Coached, host Chris Weinberg dives into the critical topic of mastering cost controls within your business. Whether you're a startup or an established entrepreneur, understanding how to effectively manage cost of goods sold (COGS) can dramatically improve your profitability. Chris provides actionable takeaways that you can implement immediately to help your business thrive. By focusing on five essential controls—ordering, receiving, storing, making to specification, and getting paid—you can streamline operations and ensure your margins are working for you.