In this episode of Business With The Boyz, we sit down with Blake Berke, an expert in helping companies of all sizes – from 2-3 million in revenue to those on the cusp of $1 billion – achieve their biggest goals. Blake shares his unique background, starting out as a “food stamp kid” before becoming a first-generation college graduate and CPA. He then parlayed that experience into growing a construction company 5x in 7.5 years before transitioning into a consulting role helping other businesses implement the systems and processes needed for sustainable growth. In this episode: 0:00:00 Meet Blake Berke! 0:06:59 Blake discusses how he got his start in business, working in corporate finance before realizing his true passion was in the private sector. He shares how he learned the importance of having a clear operating system and holding people accountable to it. 0:13:40 One of the key insights Blake provides is the importance of setting clear expectations for employees and aligning reality with those expectations. He shares a helpful equation – Frustration = Expectations – Reality – and explains how this principle applies to getting the best out of your team. 0:24:09 Blake dives deep into his process for helping leadership teams get aligned on their vision, mission, and strategic objectives. He emphasizes the need to have a “guiding north star” that the entire organization can rally around. 0:39:51 Perhaps most impactfully, Blake discusses the immense responsibility business owners have to inspire and provide purpose for their teams. He notes that employees often give more time to the business than their own families, so it’s critical to give them a bigger “why” to work towards. 1:05:00 Blake recommends the Harvard Business Review Ultimate Box Set as a must-read resource for any business leader, highlighting the invaluable insights contained in the “Leadership” volume in particular. This episode is a treasure trove of practical wisdom for entrepreneurs and executives looking to take their business to new heights. Blake’s holistic approach to building focused, cohesive, and effective teams is sure to provide immense value to any listener.
Connect with Blake:
Website: lifewellspent.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakeberke/
Email: blake@lifewellspent.co
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Email: David@businesswiththeboyz.com Connect with Landon:
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