Built to Lead with Jory Evans: Tactical Business Advice, Practical Leadership Principles

Ready, Aim, Inspire! Leadership precision and Life Balance with David D'Silva

In this unique episode of Built to Lead, host and guest David D'Silva blend leadership insights with an entertaining skeet shooting challenge. After each of the five questions, David takes a shot, adding an element of fun to the serious business discussion. With nearly 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, David shares valuable lessons on balancing business success with personal life, the importance of self-care, and maintaining identity outside of work.
The conversation covers key topics for entrepreneurs, including the need for accountability, continuous learning, and personal growth. David emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care and family before business, seeking external perspectives to avoid blind spots, and implementing structured approaches to reading and learning. This episode offers a perfect blend of actionable leadership advice and entertainment, making it a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking both inspiration and practical strategies for success in business and life.

Creating Wowing Experiences: The Key to Effective Marketing and Customer Referrals

In this episode of the "Built to Lead" podcast, hosts Jory Evans and Tyler Wall explore the transformative power of marketing and customer service. They discuss the importance of organic growth, the impact of customer referrals, and the nuances of paid advertising. Through personal stories and practical advice, they highlight how exceptional customer experiences are central to business success, offering strategies for cultivating loyalty and enhancing brand reputation. This episode is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of effective marketing and customer service practices.

Selling Solutions: Mastering Business through Relationships

In this insightful episode of our business podcast, Jory and special guest Colin Harms delve into the intricacies of sales and business development. With Colin's diverse experience in various sales roles, from food industry beginnings to real estate and corporate sectors, the duo explores the essence of building solid relationships, the importance of reputation, and the perseverance required in entrepreneurship. They share personal anecdotes and valuable lessons on distinguishing between transactional sales and genuine business development, emphasizing that true success comes from understanding and solving customer needs while maintaining authenticity in every interaction.

Grow, Scale, Succeed: Implementing the Right Processes in Your Business

In this episode, Jory and Tyler dive into the unsexy but critical topics of preparation, processes, and systems in business. They discuss why entrepreneurs must proactively implement scalable systems to handle rapid growth, reduce complexity, and avoid getting overwhelmed when demand spikes. Jory shares practical examples and thought exercises to help business owners streamline operations.

What is the Cost of Poor Communicating in Business Leadership?

In this podcast episode, Jory, a CEO and business owner, along with the co-host, delve into the critical role of communication in business leadership. They discuss the challenges of managing multiple businesses and the necessity of clear, consistent communication strategies. The host shares personal experiences of hitting a ceiling due to ineffective communication and the importance of establishing communication rhythms and empowering other leaders. They stress the value of transparency, particularly in sharing company numbers with employees to foster collective problem-solving and decision-making. The episode also covers the significance of structured, well-led meetings, providing everyone a chance to contribute, and ending with clear action steps and accountability.

Avoiding Misalignment: Setting Goals with Integrity - Move The Needle

Learn how to set meaningful goals aligned with your purpose and identity.
Discover why you need to integrate your "be" and "do" goals to live an aligned life.
Find out how intentional goal-setting creates internal harmony and fulfillment.
Understand how to filter desires and set goals with integrity.
Avoid misalignment by ensuring your goals match who you want to be.This episode discusses the importance of setting intentional goals aligned with your purpose and identity. It differentiates between "be goals" related to who you want to become, and "do goals" related to actions and achievements. To live an aligned, fulfilled life, you need to integrate your be and do goals. The host shares examples of misalignment when desire or feelings lead to actions not aligned with identity and purpose. He emphasizes asking yourself hard questions to understand your motivations and filter desires. By setting goals with integrity after reflecting on your purpose, you can create internal harmony instead of misalignment. The key is intentionality in ensuring your do goals match who you want to be.

Unleashing Potential: The Art of Growing Leaders

In this episode of the "Built to Lead" podcast, Jory and Tyler discuss the multifaceted process of growing leaders within an organization. They explore the necessity of hiring the right people, recognizing potential, and providing mentorship and opportunities for development. The conversation covers the importance of autonomy, trust, and embracing diverse leadership styles, as well as the challenges of delegation and avoiding premature promotions. They emphasize the long-term commitment required to develop effective leaders and the significance of vision, communication, and accountability. The episode concludes with a call to action for leaders to actively support and grow their teams, highlighting the podcast's aim to impact listeners by bringing in various perspectives on leadership.

Personal Development Burnout? 3 Vital Steps to Isolate your Purpose and Reignite Your Passion

Feeling burned out and overwhelmed by the constant pursuit of self-improvement? Jory shares 3 vital steps to overcome personal development burnout.
Learn how to rediscover your unique purpose, separate from the guru worship culture, and reignite your passion for growth. Uncover practical strategies to refresh your perspective, find fulfillment in the process, and reconnect with your motivations at a soul level.
If you find yourself constantly searching for the next self-help book or podcast without applying what you've learned, this episode will help you retake control and write your own personalized growth story.