The EntreLeadership Podcast Can My Business Survive Without a Partnership?
Mar 24, 2025
Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, is known for his witty satire focused on free speech and conservative humor. In this engaging conversation, he shares insights on navigating business challenges after personal loss and how partnerships can impact a company's resilience. He also discusses the implications of insurance fraud on small businesses and the ongoing battle for satire in today's cultural landscape, highlighting the importance of humor as a form of resistance against free speech restrictions.
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Hiring Over Merging
- Hire skilled individuals instead of merging with them, offering attractive salaries and profit percentages.
- Focus on hiring those who excel in their craft but dislike business management.
Attracting Top Talent
- Highlight the attractive opportunity to step into a legend's shoes and work with their tools.
- Offer a percentage of net profit on their work and a great salary to attract top talent.
Mass Exodus and Betrayal
- Kim from Florida experienced a mass employee exodus after Christmas bonuses, including a manager and long-term employees.
- This betrayal hurt employees and customers, especially given the family business history.
