Contrasting Small Business Ownership with Tech Startups and Finance Roles

Brian Lee Shields bought a barely-profitable property management business intending to improve, grow, & hold it forever. 

Topics in Brian’s interview:

• Importance of energy vs talent 
• Brian's partner and their complementary roles
• Buying property management companies
• Improving their net promoter score (NPS)
• Building a culture of completion rate measurement
• Relocating positions and outsourcing
• Importance of trust in property management
• Successfully transitioning to a remote-first business
• Deciding to sell the business
• His burnout and recovery

References and how to contact Brian:

• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Traction by Gino Wickman
• High Output Management by Andy Grove
• On the Nature of Long-term Holds: Why Entrepreneurs Should Embrace this Strategy

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