109: Tom Jarvis: Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of Autonomy and Focus
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Every time I speak with Tom Jarvis, MD at Wilderness - The Social Media Agency, I leave feeling calm, inspired and bursting with ideas for my business and I know you will feel the same after you listen to his experience.
Tom's blend of success and humility shines through as he shares invaluable lessons from his entrepreneurial career
I could talk to him for hours.
Key discussion points:
- How a scorecard created structure and insight to measure success and focus on key areas for improvement
- The ability to identify a gap in the market and see the vision of what is needed
- Tom’s story of accidentally setting up an agency which he has now recently sold
- The significance of focus and self-awareness in driving business growth and achieving success.
- The benefits of creating a culture of autonomy and ownership
- Insights into the emotional aspects of selling a business and the lessons learned from such experiences
- How Tom defined his leadership style during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to growth and resilience
- The advantages of having a young and dynamic leadership team
I’d love to know what inspires you in this episode and the action it has encouraged you to take.
00:00 Key topics: autonomy, feedback, young board, challenges.
05:56 Vulnerability is okay, leadership evolves with growth.
08:32 Transitioned from entertainment to digital marketing consulting.
12:55 Creating a new industry with strategic decisions.
16:45 Balanced approach to business success through metrics.
17:56 Balancing growth and client satisfaction through communication.
23:18 New industry, rapid growth, young board members.
26:04 Belief in everyday creativity inspiring and connecting.
27:12 Creativity is executed through diverse perspectives.
32:17 Nurturing young talent brings fresh perspective.
35:25 Honesty about business challenges fosters empathy.
38:27 Shared process and decision-making for company stability.
43:00 Learning to focus and stay in the game.
45:26 Standing out in a crowded market challenge.
47:13 Seek feedback to inspire and develop leadership.
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