The Rooted Founder Show
Staci Gray
The Rooted Founder Show with Staci Gray shares the inspiring stories behind the entrepreneurs who are shaping the business landscape. Experience the highs and lows of entrepreneurship as you dig into the roots of success and the challenges leaders are overcoming to get there.
Join host, Staci Gray, as she sits down with visionary founders for candid and unfiltered conversations about their journey, struggles, and triumphs.
Discover the human side of entrepreneurship as Staci and her guests share the raw and authentic realities of building a business — and the pivotal moments that defined their paths. From startup stumbles to major victories, the Rooted Founder Show is your backstage pass to the untold stories of visionary business leaders.
Join host, Staci Gray, as she sits down with visionary founders for candid and unfiltered conversations about their journey, struggles, and triumphs.
Discover the human side of entrepreneurship as Staci and her guests share the raw and authentic realities of building a business — and the pivotal moments that defined their paths. From startup stumbles to major victories, the Rooted Founder Show is your backstage pass to the untold stories of visionary business leaders.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 43min
From Struggles to $Millions: The Inspiring Visionary/Integrator Journey of Steve Zehngut & Elizabeth Wilson
Meet Steve Zehngut and Elizabeth Wilson, a dynamic visionary and integrator duo in the business world. They'll take you on a journey through their partnership, sharing insights from their backgrounds and how they came together for success. Explore the importance of trust, empathy, and clear roles within their thriving business. In this engaging conversation, they'll discuss transitioning from the integrator to visionary role, utilizing dashboards for visibility and trust, and their definition of success. Visit zeek.com for more info! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Recognizing the Need for Help 06:10 The Journey of an Integrator 08:51 The Dynamic Between Visionary and Integrator 12:12 Challenges and Resistance 16:02 The Role of Empathy 17:41 Balancing Alpha and Empathy 20:50 Building Trust with the Team 25:17 Managing Nervous Systems 27:52 Shifting Engineer Mindsets 31:20 Transparency and Communication 32:10 Transitioning to the Visionary Seat 33:26 Creating a Dashboard for Visibility 36:08 Starting Small and Growing 37:34 Defining Success 39:26 Acknowledging Courage and Breaking Barriers 40:02 Connecting with Zeek Connect with Steve: E-Mail: steve@zeek.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zengy/ Connect with Elizabth: E-Mail: elizabeth@zeek.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-wilson-3a2769a2/ Connect with us! Join my free weekly newsletter for proven strategies to propel you and your business forward: https://bit.ly/41IiaKY Gain the tools to organize and scale you and your business: https://bit.ly/3qZJoyT Instagram: /@Staci_Gray YouTube: /@Staci_Gray LinkedIn: /StaciGray Facebook: /Official.Staci.Gray Website: StaciGray.com OrganizetoScale.com Media Inquiries: Email us at Media@StaciGray.com
Feb 8, 2024 • 20min
Introducing the Rooted Founder
The Rooted Founder show with Staci Gray aims to normalize the entrepreneurial journey and provide insights and lessons for scaling businesses while maintaining personal well-being. In this introductory episode, Staci shares her background, her lessons in building businesses and the psychological and personal development needed in entrepreneurship. These experiences have inspired Staci to reach out to others to share their journey on the raw and authentic realities of building a business — and the pivotal moments that defined their paths. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:21 The Entrepreneurial Journey 04:20 Harmonizing Eyes Open and Eyes Closed Freedoms 06:21 Creating a Human Operating System 09:00 Reaching an 'Enough is Enough' Moment 10:02 Numbing vs. Kneeling 13:01 Divine Discipline and Integration 14:12 The Journey of an Infinite Leader 17:24 The Importance of Systems and Structures 18:36 Uprooting and Planting New Seeds 19:25 Building a Beautiful Life and Business 20:12 Staying Rooted and Getting Shit Done 20:41 Conclusion and Call to Connect Let's Connect! Instagram: /@Staci_Gray YouTube: /@Staci_Gray LinkedIn: /StaciGray Facebook: /Official.Staci.Gray Website: StaciGray.com OrganizetoScale.com Media Inquiries: Email us at Media@StaciGray.com
