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Lance LeFort on Scaling Businesses and Employee Training in Rapid Growth Companies

2024-06-24

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Guest Bio

With over two decades of experience in the creative tech industry, I have developed a deep understanding of the talent needs and challenges of this dynamic and evolving sector. As the President and Founder of LeFort Talent Group, I lead a team of specialists who are passionate about connecting great companies with top talent in several industries with a focus on digital entertainment, communications, marketing, operations, and HR.

Key Lessons From Episode

  • Entrepreneurial traits can stem from family influence and personal ambition to lead and manage.
  • Restlessness and a desire not to just be 'a cog in the wheel' drive entrepreneurship.
  • Participating in industry workshops and trainings can significantly enhance business acumen.
  • Investing in coaching helps overcome self-limiting beliefs and improves business strategies.
  • Delegating tasks that others can handle can free entrepreneurs to focus on high-value activities.
  • Continuous professional development is crucial; learn from various coaching styles and curriculums.
  • Timestamps

    [00:02:15] Welcome Lance – Lance LeFort is introduced and begins discussing his background.

    [00:02:46] Entrepreneurial Journey – Lance talks about the influence of his mother's entrepreneurship and his initial ventures.

    [00:03:50] Previous Endeavors – Lance shares about his early business side hustles and experience with franchises.

    [00:05:48] Corporate Frustrations – Experiences and challenges Lance faced in corporate environments.

    [00:07:53] Work-life Balance – Insights on employee engagement and productivity from Lance's perspective.

    [00:09:40] Cultural Shifts – Discussing how a leader instilled a better work-life balance within a company.

    [00:11:01] Founding LeFort Talent Group – The story of how LeFort Talent Group was established.

    [00:13:03] Recruitment Beginnings – Lance's entry into the recruitment field and lessons learned.

    [00:14:46] Industry Experience – Lance's experience in video games, animation, and visual effects industries.

    [00:17:55] Rapid Growth Management – Discussing strategies for managing rapid company growth.

    [00:19:07] Onboarding Processes – Differences in onboarding for small versus rapidly growing companies.

    [00:23:40] Pivotal Investment – Lance shares a turning point in his professional development through coaching.

    [00:25:32] The Value of Coaching – How coaching and mindset training impacted Lance's business approach.

    [00:27:33] Business Development Strategies – Lance discusses scaling a business and effective strategies.

    [00:28:48] Outsourcing and Focus – Advice on outsourcing tasks and focusing on value-added activities.

    [00:30:00] Closing and Contact – Lance shares how listeners can connect with him and his company.

    [00:30:38] Episode Conclusion – Phil Better concludes the episode with final remarks and gratitude.

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