MacGyver of metalworking: Agritek Inc.
Agritek inc. adds value for its customers by creating unique designs and production processes that increase quality while reducing costs.
Agritek inc. adds value for its customers by creating unique designs and production processes that increase quality while reducing costs.
In second stage, founders are trying to transition from entrepreneur to leader. This is no easy task because leadership is complex and about influencing the behavior of others.
“You like Trevor better than me!” lamented my neighbor’s daughter as she compared her mother’s love for her and her brother. I can tell you for a fact this is not true. My neighbor is a fabulous mom who showers love and affection on both of her children…
It’s amazing where we learn lessons – my latest was in a Traverse City, Michigan, boutique where I learned the meaning of OS – one size fits all. I looked at the little top skeptically, but the smiling clerk assured me it was indeed a communal size. Hmmmm…not so much…
“You get real value for your time — it’s an opportunity to get away from your business and work on it instead of in it,” points out Don O’Dwyer.
“It’s great to bounce ideas off other roundtable members and find out what worked for them, what didn’t work — and what they would do differently to avoid pitfalls,” says Jeff Schwegman.
“Even if I haven’t experienced the challenge being presented, it’s something I might confront someday, and I always learn something,” says Jackie Mortell, co-founder of Smart Solutions Inc.
“Peer learning expands the possibility of how you do things,” says Danny Hao. “It gives you a clearer picture in how to run your business moving forward.”
Whether a perceived threat is physical or social, the human brain reacts the same way — which is why smart leaders are paying attention to neuroscience research.
Participating in a PeerSpectives CEO roundtable hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Extension has been instrumental in helping Kayla Storlid scale her business.