Systematically Building the Right Team from the Start
Have you wondered about starting a business but were concerned that you didn’t know how to transition from just you to a bigger team? Today’s guest, Garry VonMyhr, has founded three startups, and is the CEO of Tech Defenders, an expanding IT asset disposition and refurbishing company that helps organizations maximize the value of their aged and retired devices. On this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, Garry talks about his experience building large teams, using EOS, and launching HealthBar during the pandemic.
Growing successful teams, leaders need to have the right people in the right places. To that end, Garry talks about how he builds the right team using G.W.C.
Episode Highlights:
- How to grow large teams across multiple destinations.
- How to select the right people for the team.
- Using EOS for growing and managing teams.
Timestamps:
[00:55] Garry’s entrepreneurial journey.
[02:33] The start of Tech Defenders.
[05:00] Running 18 Genius Phone Repair stores.
[07:10] Many generations in the workplace.
[09:48] Training for repeatability across all stores.
[12:19] Transitioning to Tech Defenders.
[15:06] EOS.
[17:02] Building and selecting the team with traction.
[19:18] If somebody doesn’t fit G.W.C.
[25:53] Launching a company during the pandemic.
[31:07] Garry’s recommended resources.
Episode Quotes:
“You don’t look first at the people you have. You look first at what the organization needs to be successful.” (Garry)
“Without the right system, managers have a really hard time leading their employees.” (Garry)
Episode Resources:
- Hyper Sales Growth, by Jack Daly.
- Get A Grip, by Gino Wickman and Mike Paton.
- How to Be a Great Boss, by Gino Wickman and Rene Boer.
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