#83 Russell Wahl | From Technician to Leader: Navigating Adversity and Scaling Business Growth

Russell Wahl shares his journey from technician to business owner, discussing personal adversity and leadership challenges. The conversation emphasizes the importance of leadership in trades and various stages of business growth. They explore balancing technical skills with business acumen and understanding the three stages of business growth, while recognizing the illusion of stability in scaling. Continuous learning, visionary leadership, and structuring operations for sustainable development are highlighted. The episode addresses the risks of unconscious incompetence, the role of accountability and data, and the benefits of coaching and mentorship.

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(0:00) Introduction and Russell Wahl's journey from technician to owner (2:03) Overcoming personal adversity and leadership challenges (4:22) The importance of leadership in trades and business growth stages (6:14) Balancing technical skills with business acumen (8:09) Understanding the three stages of business growth (12:37) Recognizing the illusion of stability in scaling a business (14:00) Emphasizing continuous learning and visionary leadership (18:25) Structuring operations for sustainable business development (20:47) The risks of unconscious incompetence in decision making (22:24) The role of accountability and data in refining business processes (26:01) Utilizing coaching and mentorship for business improvement (29:55) Russell Wahl's contact details and promotions (33:09) Embracing adversity as a catalyst for personal and business growth (35:23) Wrap-up and thanks to Russell Wahl