Listen "Scaling For Good Podcast | 8: Mike’s Story: From Finance to Simple Modern"
Episode Synopsis
Bryan Porter, co-founder of Simple Modern, takes over the host chair to interview Mike Beckham, the CEO of Simple Modern.
As Mike navigates the unfamiliar territory of being a guest on his own podcast, Bryan jumps into Mike’s background prior to Simple Modern, exploring his atypical journey from a finance undergraduate to the world of entrepreneurship and e-commerce. Mike reflects on the pivotal moments that led him to transition from the nonprofit world to the business world, emphasizing the importance of purpose and impact in his career decisions.
Mike sheds light on the CEO role’s evolution throughout different phases of the company. From bootstrapping and working nights to building a team and securing major partnerships. As the startup scales and success brings the opportunity to hire, Bryan discusses the challenges of coaching new team members. They explore the pitfalls of becoming a bottleneck by resisting delegation and share strategies for effectively empowering others.
This discussion highlights the role of leadership in creating a positive impact beyond profit, emphasizing the idea that true success lies in making a redemptive impact on the lives of others.
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Watch Scaling For Good: https://www.youtube.com/@mikebeckhamsmVisit Mike’s Website: https://www.mikebeckhamblog.comFollow Mike on X: https://twitter.com/mikebeckhamsmFollow Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebeckhamsm/Checkout Simple Modern: https://www.simplemodern.com
As Mike navigates the unfamiliar territory of being a guest on his own podcast, Bryan jumps into Mike’s background prior to Simple Modern, exploring his atypical journey from a finance undergraduate to the world of entrepreneurship and e-commerce. Mike reflects on the pivotal moments that led him to transition from the nonprofit world to the business world, emphasizing the importance of purpose and impact in his career decisions.
Mike sheds light on the CEO role’s evolution throughout different phases of the company. From bootstrapping and working nights to building a team and securing major partnerships. As the startup scales and success brings the opportunity to hire, Bryan discusses the challenges of coaching new team members. They explore the pitfalls of becoming a bottleneck by resisting delegation and share strategies for effectively empowering others.
This discussion highlights the role of leadership in creating a positive impact beyond profit, emphasizing the idea that true success lies in making a redemptive impact on the lives of others.
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR:Friendly Full-Service Order Fulfillment and Distributionhttps://www.encorefulfills.com/
Watch Scaling For Good: https://www.youtube.com/@mikebeckhamsmVisit Mike’s Website: https://www.mikebeckhamblog.comFollow Mike on X: https://twitter.com/mikebeckhamsmFollow Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebeckhamsm/Checkout Simple Modern: https://www.simplemodern.com
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