POWC # 776 -Stay Curious, Scale Smarter: Leadership & Operations | Jon Bassford

Are you ready to take your business operations to the next level? Today Todd talks with Jon Bassford, founder and CEO of Lateral Solutions, to explore how businesses can scale smarter. Jon shares how his company evolved from launching startups to auditing and optimizing operations for growth. We dive into the power of curiosity, creativity, and open communication in building strong company cultures, the key to motivating employees, and why great leaders must learn to stay high-level rather than getting lost in daily tasks. Plus, we break down time management strategies and the role of psychological safety in driving success. Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with actionable takeaways! Pillars of Wealth Creation 1. Time 2. Grow Business 3. Sound Investments (Find ways to make money while you sleep.) Recommended Books The Curious Leader By Jon Bassford If you Text “Chapter” to 33777 you can receive the first chapter Free The Soul Without Shame By Byron Brown Jon Bassford is the Founder and CEO of Lateral Solutions, a firm dedicated to auditing operations and implementing growth strategies for businesses. With a passion for curiosity-driven leadership, Jon helps organizations optimize efficiency, foster innovation, and build strong company cultures. His expertise lies in guiding leaders to stay high-level, enhance team motivation, and create sustainable success through strategic operations. You can connect with Jon by visiting www.think-lateral.com Welcome to Pillars of Wealth Creation, where we talk about building financial freedom with a special focus on business and Real Estate. Follow along as Todd Dexheimer interviews top entrepreneurs, investors, advisers, and coaches. YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...