From Startup to Scale: Effective Strategies for Managing a Diverse Portfolio of 28 Businesses
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In this episode of OPTIC(S)™ in Action host Ryan Weiss interviews Allan Draper, an entrepreneur managing a portfolio of 28 diverse businesses, including pest control, software, product companies, a law firm, and more. Draper shares his passion for the startup phase of businesses and the importance of people and processes in scaling operations.
He emphasizes the significance of hiring skilled operational partners, maintaining core values, and adapting practices to different market needs while ensuring safety and efficiency.
Draper also highlights the value of understanding the "why" behind processes, fostering a culture of feedback, and openly addressing failures to drive growth and improvement. Both Weiss and Draper agree on the importance of learning from failures and maintaining transparency to build stronger connections and credibility within their teams. Draper concludes by inviting listeners to connect with him on social media or through his website, where he offers free 15-minute consultation calls.
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