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Embracing the Discomfort with Adam House: Lead to Succeed 124

Adam House · December 7, 2023

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Interview with Adam House

Embracing the Discomfort with Adam House: Lead to Succeed 124

Podcast: Lead to Succeed

December 7, 2023

Episode Summary: In the dynamic realm of business, the adage holds true: enterprises are either in a state of growth or on a trajectory towards decline, leaving no room for a middle ground. Our guest, Adam House will share valuable insights and tips to navigate this dichotomy…

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Key topicsFounding and Scaling Businesses: Insights from a Serial EntrepreneurAdam's journey as a founder of multiple companies across diverse industries provides a unique perspective on entrepreneurship. He can share valuable insights on the challenges of starting, growing, and selling businesses. Listeners, particularly aspiring entrepreneurs, will gain practical takeaways for their own ventures. Building a Foundation for Business Success: The Power of Avoiding ShortcutsAdam's coaching philosophy places a strong emphasis on avoiding shortcuts and prioritizing the establishment of a strong foundation for business growth. He can talk about the specific strategies and practices that contribute to long-term success. This topic will resonate with business owners and executives seeking sustainable and resilient business models. Balancing Profit with PurposeAs a business leader who prioritizes values like faith, family, and personal interests, Adam offers a distinctive perspective on achieving success with integrity. He can cover the importance of aligning one's personal values with their business goals, emphasizing that profitability and purpose are not mutually exclusive. This topic resonates strongly with CEOs and founders seeking to build companies that make a positive impact. View all topics →

About Adam House

Serial Entrepreneur, Business Executive, Former Professional Athlete, and Executive Coach

27 years Entrepreneurship experience3 exits Companies built and soldPro basketball Former player and team co-ownerExecutive coach Business leadership

Adam's incredible journey as a serial entrepreneur, along with his experience as a senior executive and professional athlete, positions him as a great podcast guest. His background offers huge insights into the world of business, professional sports, and leadership. Through various ventures, Adam has demonstrated the ability to navigate diverse industries, providing listeners with real-world, actionable strategies for success.

Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Adam is driven by a set of core values including faith, family, and personal life. These principles guide his approach to business and leadership. His blend of professional life and deeply-held values creates an inspiring story that resonates with a huge audience.

As a coach, Adam succeeds in addressing the everyday challenges that businesses come across and brings a huge amount of experience to the table. His coaching philosophy is rooted in a commitment to long-term success, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation without shortcuts.

By inviting Adam to share his insights on your podcast, you're giving your audience access to a wealth of practical knowledge and the tools they need to navigate their own entrepreneurial journeys.

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Episode Summary:

In the dynamic realm of business, the adage holds true: enterprises are either in a state of growth or on a trajectory towards decline, leaving no room for a middle ground. Our guest,Adam Housewill share valuable insights and tips to navigate this dichotomy effectively.

Adam House is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background as a former senior executive, professional basketball player, and team Co-Owner. Adam adds a unique perspective to business advising. Over his 25-year career, Adam has not only started, scaled, and exited multiple companies across various industries but has done so with his commitment to values such as faith, family, and personal interests. 

Adam has a proven track record of excellence, being the Founder/CEO of DMA - acquired by V12 Group; Velocitude - developed by Akamai Technologies; and Qualmetrix - publicly traded on NASDAQ. 

Despite the challenges of being a husband, father, and entrepreneur, Adam maintains his faith, family, and fitness priorities. Adam's professional journey has been a continuous cycle of learning and growth.

Listen in and learn more about business success.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[02:03] More about Adam’s journey.

[05:45] How did leadership look like for Adam as a 19 year old.

[07:24] How did Adam adjust his style as a leader to make sure the individuals he’s working with are doing their very best work.

[10:27] The biggest problems that exist in entrepreneurship that don’t get a lot of attention and focus.

[13:43] Is Adam's advice to focus on one task at a time and then move on to the next step, or does he recommend always having the next idea in mind?

[16:05] Adam’s process to take his clients through to help them set actionable goals to reach the results they want.

[17:14] Example of a short term small goal.

[19:31] Adam’s advice in taking the next step in nurturing digital relationships to successfully convert them into sales.

[20:56] How does Adam practically integrate the values of your entrepreneurial life and how do you make sure that you don't’ lose sight of them.

[23:03] Adam’s advice for entrepreneurs on 3 actions to take each day.