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129: Growth, Leadership, and Core Values with Ann and Sid Mashburn

May 15, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

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129: Growth, Leadership, and Core Values with Ann and Sid Mashburn
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Summary:

Shop owners and clothing designers, Ann and Sid Mashburn, join host, Jeff Henderson, on the Launch Youniversity podcast. Together, they share how their collective experiences — Sid going from a small town Mississippi native to one of the most sought-after designers and Ann’s real life The Devil Wears Prada experience at Vogue — have paved the way to where they are now — entrepreneurs who are constantly learning, growing, and creating. In today’s episode, you’ll hear their wisdom on leadership, decision making, and cultivating the right culture.

Welcome to episode 129 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

Sid Mashburn

The Devil Wears Prada

Vogue

Outliers: The Story of Success

Three Takeaways:

  • Sometimes, closed doors force you into open ones. In the podcast, Sid Mashburn shared how a closed door, for him, meant getting fired. That led to a new beginning in Atlanta. An ended opportunity may feel like heartbreak in the moment, but it’s more than likely leading you to a better one.
  • Things go stale when you don’t create. You might not like what you create, nor will your creations always become a finished product, but remember, creativity is like a muscle — it has to be exercised to grow.

  • Great designers are great noticers. Look around — inspiration is everywhere. Whether it’s your environment or something you admire from someone else, be open to being inspired anywhere at any time.

Thank you for listening to the Launch Youniversity Podcast! If you have a question that you want to be answered on the podcast… ask us here!

Tagged With: closed door, core values, creativity, designers, growth, inspiration, leadership, open doors

The Importance of Core Values and a Mission Statement

December 18, 2018 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

Launchers are go-getters. They have a dream and want to build it. When you start your business, you think through important aspects such as your mission, core values, and departmental processes.

However, rarely do entrepreneurs take the time to slow down and write down essential pieces of information. Just as important as it is to think through these items, it’s just as vital to write them down. [Read more…] about The Importance of Core Values and a Mission Statement

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Launching Ideas Tagged With: core values, mission statement, strategic plans

089: Wes Jones of Honeysuckle Gelato on Starting Small, Building Team Culture, and Taking Calculated Risks

August 8, 2018 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

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089: Wes Jones of Honeysuckle Gelato on Starting Small, Building Team Culture, and Taking Calculated Risks
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Whether you’re starting your own business with limited resources, or leading a team at an established organization, a realistic vision and the right team members to buy into that vision will ensure an easier road ahead. Today, hosts Kevin Jennings and Shane Benson are joined by Wes Jones, co-owner of Atlanta-based Honeysuckle Gelato, who talk about Wes’s journey from food truck to a permanent location and the steps he and his partners took to grow their business.

Welcome to episode 89 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

Plywood Presents

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

Honeysuckle Gelato

Three Takeaways:

  • Define your core values. You have to understand the heart of your business and team before you can communicate that to those you lead and your consumers. Define what is important, and communicate clearly those values to everyone. Ask yourself, “What problem am I solving? How is the culture here a part of solving that problem?”
  • Create margin. As a business owner or leader, there will always be more work to be done. That doesn’t mean all of that work has to be done right away. Create boundaries in your workday and understand that everything cannot be done right now. Take a break to recharge — creating mental space will give you the capacity to think about your business in a new way.
  • Hire people who fit your culture. You want to work with people who not only understand your mission, but who are advocates for it. Take your time in hiring the right people — sometimes being thorough with whom you hire makes all the difference in how people view your brand.

Thank you for listening to the Launch Youniversity Podcast! If you have a question that you want to be answered on the podcast… ask us here!

Tagged With: calculated risks, core values, culture, entrepreneur, grow business, launch, margin, risks, starting small, team culture

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