The Friday Habit Building a Business with Excellence and Love: The Andre Dantzler Journey
In this episode, Mark Labriola II and Benjamin Manley interview Andre Dantzler from SociallyU. Andre shares his journey from working in the corporate world to starting his own business and the importance of systems and mindset in building a successful business. He emphasizes the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and the importance of finding alignment in your work. Andre also discusses the balance between work and family life and the process of discovering your identity and purpose. He shares his experience of hiring and growing his team, emphasizing the value of caring for employees and creating a positive customer experience. Andre also highlights the significance of excellence and love in his approach to business. He explains how sharing knowledge and secrets has been revolutionary for his company. Overall, Andre's journey showcases the power of building a team, fostering ownership, and prioritizing the well-being of both employees and customers.
Takeaways
- Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart and requires resilience and optimism.
- Finding alignment in your work and saying no to opportunities that don't align with your values and strengths is crucial.
- Balancing work and family life is essential, and it's important to prioritize and be present in each area.
- Discovering your identity and purpose takes time and self-reflection.
- Growth in business often requires hiring and surrounding yourself with the right people. Building a successful business requires a systems mindset and the ability to ask the right questions.
- Hiring employees instead of relying solely on contractors can lead to a more cohesive and committed team.
- Excellence and love are key guiding principles for creating a positive customer experience.
- Sharing knowledge and secrets can lead to growth and attract clients who appreciate transparency and value.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to The Friday Habit
01:01 Guest Introduction: Andre Dantzler from SociallyU
02:27 Andre's Origin Story and Business Journey
08:54 Leaving the Corporate World and Starting His Own Business
13:15 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship
19:19 Balancing Work and Family Life
25:32 Finding Alignment and Saying No to Opportunities
29:34 Discovering Identity and Purpose
35:33 Growth and Hiring in the Business
35:46 The Importance of Systems and Mindset
36:46 Challenges and Growth in the Studio
37:33 The Impact of Growth on Systems
39:14 Hiring and Financial Considerations
40:28 The Difference Between Contractors and Employees
41:48 Creating a Team and Fostering Ownership
44:31 Building a Sustainable Business
45:53 The Importance of Excellence and Love
47:48 Creating a Positive Customer Experience
50:42 The Role of Hospitality in Shaping Culture
53:12 The Power of Caring for People
56:05 The Value of Sharing Secrets and Knowledge
01:01:42 Connecting with Socially Inclined
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