In this episode, Chad explores the key ingredient to great leadership: ownership. He breaks down how taking true responsibility—not pointing fingers—empowers leaders to inspire their teams and drive real results.

With five practical steps, you can learn how to set clear goals, create accountability, and motivate your team like never before.

If you're ready to elevate your leadership game and make a lasting impact, this episode is for you!

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• Ownership over Blame: Ownership starts when leaders focus on what they can control instead of attributing missed targets to others.
• One-on-One Connections: Individual meetings with team members allow leaders to understand personal challenges and provide targeted support.
• Motivation through Investment: Showing employees that their leaders are committed to their financial and personal success increases motivation and accountability.

In this episode of Around the Campfire, Megan sits down with Jeff Wright and Margot Schaffer from Nexstar to talk smart budgeting and brand strategy for home service businesses heading into 2025. They share why a budget should be more than numbers—it should tell your company’s story. Discover practical tips for maximizing customer retention, aligning marketing and operations, and leveraging existing customers to grow without overspending.

Planning your 2025 budget? Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

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Things to listen for:

• The Power of Brand Awareness – Discover why brand recognition is crucial for customer retention and how it can guide your marketing spend.
• Customer Retention Tactics – Get insights on retention strategies that reduce acquisition costs and drive profitability.
• Aligning Marketing and Operations – Find out how breaking down silos between departments ensures a seamless customer experience.
• Multi-Trade and Cross-Selling Opportunities – Hear tips on leveraging multi-trade services to maximize revenue from existing customers.

In this episode of Can’t Stop the Growth, Chad Peterman dives deep into the challenges (and wins!) of leading remote teams with Matt Tait, CEO of Decimal. With 85 employees across five countries, Matt’s mastered intentional leadership, accountability, and culture—even when teams are miles apart.

They unpack how to:

• Reinforce values daily so they’re lived, not just listed.
• Balance empathy and accountability for a culture that’s both people-centered and high-performing.
• Create clear, transparent communication that doesn’t leave room for guesswork.

If you’re leading a remote or decentralized team, this episode offers actionable insights to keep your people connected, accountable, and aligned—no matter where they are.

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• Intentional Culture Building in Remote Teams: Leading remote teams requires intentionality—reinforce values consistently so they become ingrained behaviors. As Matt puts it, he acts as the “Chief Repeating Officer” to keep Decimal’s values front and center for his widely dispersed team.
• Balance Empathy with Accountability: A people-first culture doesn’t mean compromising on accountability. Matt and Chad discuss how holding individuals accountable can actually reinforce the team’s morale by keeping everyone aligned and focused on common goals.
• Address Conflict Directly for Stronger Teams: Conflict avoidance can erode trust and productivity. Effective leaders lean into uncomfortable conversations and model healthy conflict resolution, strengthening team cohesion and organizational health.