In this episode, hosts Troy Sandidge and Christina Kay discuss the importance of having a well-rounded team, drawing parallels from the Olympic Games and sports teams. They emphasize the need for diversity, role clarity, and creating an environment where team members can learn, grow, and make mistakes without fear.

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Best Moments:

(00:40) Christina mentions that it's the middle of the year, and they discuss surviving the first half

(01:09) Troy expresses excitement for the upcoming Olympics, particularly gymnastics

(03:06) Pondering how to apply the same mentality of never having an off-season to the business world

(04:03) Highlighting the importance of having the right combination of role players and knowing their strengths and weaknesses

(05:48) Emphasizing the need for leaders to coach their teams, allowing them to make mistakes and take risks

(06:23) Discussing the importance of giving people grace and trust, drawing examples from Simone Biles and Suni Lee

(07:30) Cautioning against pushing teams too hard during peak seasons without allowing for rest and reset

(08:19) Quoting a saying about striving for continuous improvement rather than perfection

(09:32) Appreciating the Olympics for showcasing talent, discipline, and commitment

(10:19) Highlighting the importance of creating opportunities for new talent to emerge

(11:36) Drawing a parallel between training for the Olympics and training teams for micro-moments in business

(12:47) Discussing which Olympic sports they would compete in if given the opportunity

(14:18) Sharing Simone Biles' quote about being the first of herself, emphasizing the importance of standing out

(14:53) Advising against trying to be exactly like competitors, as it can lead to confusion and a lack of differentiation

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How are "culture fits" actually reducing your potential to innovate better, include everyone, and ignite growth? Our guest, Tim Salas (Mr. F.O.W.), joined hosts Troy Sandidge and Christina Kay to discuss creating an inclusive work environment, navigating biases, and embracing diversity in entrepreneurship.

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Best Moments:

(02:25) Importance of making diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIBA) an inherent part of your company's cultural psyche

(05:03) Examples of how DEIBA is ingrained in his approach to hiring, vendors, and business practices

(08:18) Addressing the issue of non-compete clauses and their potential to limit earning potential and diversity

(09:30) Critiquing the concept of "culture fit" and how it can perpetuate homogeneity and limit growth

(11:04) Christina challenges Tim on the perceived extra work required for DEIBA practices and whether the ROI can be proven

(15:16) Tim encourages entrepreneurs of color and under-represented groups to shift their mindset from "begging" to being creators and opportunity makers

(18:25) Advice for breaking through a scarcity mindset and building an environment that fosters an abundance mindset

(20:09) The importance of creating new systems focused on impact and multiculturalism rather than building upon existing capitalistic systems

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Tim Salas (Mr. F.O.W.) is a trailblazer and champion for the future of work, advocating for a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented leaders, women, LGBTQ+, and underserved communities. He is the leader and chief captain at Guide, an onboarding training platform focused on talent experience, and the co-founder and chief captain of Big Black Tea, a wellness company focused on increasing wellness in corporate America.

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In this episode, hosts Troy Sandidge and Christina Kay chat with their guest Tim Salas (aka Mr. F.O.W.), co-founder of Guide and Big Black Tea.

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Best Moments:

(11:05) Troy commends Tim for his emotionally intelligent approach to leadership

(15:30) Tim discusses Guide's talent experience guidebook

(18:19) Troy explores navigating founder dynamics and prioritizing the human experience

(23:10) Tim observes a predominant focus on AI, tech, and money over culture and humanity among founders

(27:24) Troy reflects on considering diverse perspectives in building inclusive businesses

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Tim Salas (aka Mr. F.O.W.) is the co-founder and chief captain of Guide, a talent onboarding and training platform, and Big Black Tea, a company focused on improving corporate wellness. With over a decade in the tech industry, Tim is passionate about creating human-centric experiences and building belief systems through his companies' products and cultures.

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In this episode of "Unfiltered Growth," hosts Troy Sandidge and Benny Salas welcome Benny Salas, an international executive coach, speaker, and author, to discuss the art of public speaking, finding your authentic voice, and owning your story.

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Best Moments:

(00:40) Benny shares his experience as an entrepreneur, dealing with the constant need to learn and adapt

(02:53) The importance of seeking mentorship and learning from experienced individuals

(05:45) Benny's journey into public speaking and finding his calling

(09:44) The three core essentials to speaking with confidence: why, what, and who

(17:30) Navigating the process of finding your "why" and understanding your identity

(20:29) The lies, labels, and limiting beliefs that hold people back from communicating effectively

(24:54) The power of storytelling and connecting with your audience

(31:54) The importance of practice, preparation, and performance in public speaking

(38:38) Identifying your target audience and understanding who you're trying to reach

(46:51) The one question Benny wishes people would ask him more often

(50:10) Benny's unfiltered thoughts on empowering people to believe in themselves and live authentically

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Guest Bio:

Benny Salas is the founder and CEO of That Coaching Guy Incorporated and the co-founder of the Build and Grow Company. With over 25 years of professional speaking, coaching, training, and development experience, Benny is an ICF-certified international executive coach and the author of the book "The 3 Core Essentials to Speaking with Confidence." He is passionate about helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through effective communication, leadership development, and personal growth strategies.

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How do your vision, values, and focus impact your business as an entrepreneur? What is the value of building community and relationships BEFORE you need them? How does blocking time give you the extra juice you need to turn the corner with your business or team?

In this episode, hosts Troy Sandidge and Christina Kay have an in-depth conversation with Jimmy Newson, also known as "The Impact Influencer," about strategies for growth as an entrepreneur and small business owner.

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Best Moments:

(04:09) Understanding the different levels of work and migrating towards "10k/hour" level work

(12:15) Blocking time and tasks strategically to maximize productivity

(29:00) The importance of partnerships and community for growth

(51:33) Walking the line between constructive feedback and unproductive complaining

(55:43) The role self-awareness, emotional regulation, and vulnerability play for entrepreneurs

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Guest Bio:

Jimmy Newson is a business advisor, speaker and podcaster focused on helping entrepreneurs grow profitable businesses that make an impact. He is the host of the "Impact Us All" podcast.

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What is RevOps? And why do you need it? How do you recruit and build a team to solve RevOps? How does RevOps alignment create a revenue engine for your entire team? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode, led by Christina Kay and Troy Sandidge.

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Best Moments:

(00:40) Discussing the role of Revenue Operations (RevOps) as the strategic alignment across sales, marketing, and other operational teams

(07:05) Expanding the sports analogy with RevOps as the "coach" coordinating different "player" roles and processes

(09:08) Closing call-to-action to subscribe, join the community, and leverage their services

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This episode of the "Unfiltered Growth" podcast features hosts Christina Kay and Troy Sandidge having a raw, unfiltered conversation about revenue operations (RevOps) vs go-to-market strategies. They discuss the difference between these concepts, why it matters, and break down the key pillars and priorities businesses should focus on to drive revenue growth.

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Best Moments:

(00:40) Discussion on the difference between "RevOps" (revenue operations) vs. "go-to-market" strategies, and why it matters for YOUR business

(02:21) Prioritizing people, platforms, or processes when optimizing operations for revenue growth

(04:02) The importance of auditing and evaluating existing tech stacks, integrations, and team workflows

(06:01) Expanding the perspective and re-evaluating all aspects (people, processes, platforms) to drive growth

(07:01) Gathering insights from new team members and front-line employees on processes and systems

(08:24) Iterating and adapting operational processes as the business evolves and changes occur

(09:35) The risk of stagnation by avoiding process improvements due to perceived effort or uncertainty

(10:25) The importance of documenting processes and creating a knowledge base for operational efficiency

(12:11) Closing remarks and call-to-action to subscribe, rate, and engage with the podcast community

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Why do business events/conferences suck so much? What are good events doing to honor DEIBA? Why is there such a disconnect between how an event is marketed vs. experienced?

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Best Moments:

(00:59) Events and conferences using the same speakers and content year after year

(02:11) The false marketing around diversity at many events

(03:33) Envisioning a more inclusive, valuable, and dynamic event experience

(03:45) The need for events to truly provide value and ROI for attendees and sponsors

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