The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast Why Top Leaders Leave — And It’s Not About the Money with Jody and Morgan Thelander (stage 4) - Ep. 356
In this practical episode episode, Jody K. Thelander, CEO of J. Thelander Consulting and Morgan Thelander, COO of J. Thelander Consulting, shares how how to fix messy compensation structures using market data. If you struggle with inconsistent pay and retention risks, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- How to use surveys for free, tailored market comp insights
- Why balancing cash and equity prevents talent flight
- What data-driven plans avoid emotional comp pitfalls
This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 4 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz
Jody and Morgan Thelander are a powerful mother/daughter duo. The team behind J. Thelander Consulting (recently featured in Forbes) brings unmatched expertise in executive compensation, founder strategy, and leadership alignment at growth-stage companies. They’ve built a reputation for translating complex compensation data into actionable strategies that help founders attract and retain top talent while navigating the scaling journey. Their perspective is especially valuable for your listeners because it bridges the human and financial sides of growth: how leaders get compensated, how to shape culture, and how alignment at the top sets the tone for long-term success.
Want to learn more about Jody K. Thelander and Morgan Thelander's work at J. Thelander Consulting? Check out his website at https://jthelander.com/
Check out this survey at https://survey.jthelander.com/
Connect with Jody K. Thelander at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-thelander/
Connect with Morgan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-thelander/
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