Listen "From $100m to $1B with John Knowlton"
Episode Synopsis
Shaun welcomes John Knowlton, a multi-generational wealth architect and author, to discuss building a billion-dollar firm and redefining success through personal purpose and family values. John shares insights on strategic business growth, the importance of delegation, and integrating faith with financial stewardship to foster an abundant mindset. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to John Knowlton 01:59 Redefining Success After Reaching Goals 04:10 Inputs Over Outputs in Redefined Success 07:09 Scaling a Firm: From 125M to 1B 10:10 Commitment and Accountability in Growth 15:15 The Art of Radical Delegation 19:57 Scaling Systems: Beyond Small Firm Thinking 25:40 Faith, Business, and Wealth Perception 31:36 Family Governance and Financial Openness 37:09 Early Financial Education and Engagement 43:08 Money as a Force for Good 46:51 Introspection, Setbacks, and Future Vision Key Takeaways: Redefine success by aligning with unique personal purpose, moving beyond transactional achievements. Implement rigorous time studies to identify and allocate resources to high-impact opportunities like mergers and acquisitions. Overcome delegation challenges by avoiding both micromanagement and abdication, focusing on "radical delegation" for leverage. Structure business for growth by reverse-engineering organizational charts of larger firms, identifying needs for middle management. Foster family governance by openly discussing finances and values, building shared decision-making, and promoting intergenerational wealth stewardship. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vY2CQ71Cy3Y Connect with John: https://www.joinc12.com/chairs/john-knowlton/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-knowlton-516b828/ Connect with Shaun: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunenders/ www.CallTSG.com Transition Staffing Group
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