E364 - Current & Critical - Shawn Freeman, When Money Isn't Everything: Defining Success Beyond Profit
“Small business is a big deal, and I think small business owners need to acknowledge that, both to their clients and to their own team.”
As a leader, the decisions you make affect everything in a business — and an acquisition can create a lot of uncertainty for your team. Layer in an unpredictable global pandemic months after the sale and you’ve got a recipe for potential disaster. Shawn’s people-first focus gave him the tools needed to create a successful, scalable organization — by caring deeply about each client and team member, he could deliver greater value to each. However, the same principles that build a successful company may not survive an acquisition or merger, something Shawn also touches on. Now, Shawn has the space to “do nothing” as he redefines retirement. He views this as a superpower, allowing him to consider forward thinking ideas and enjoy the unexpectedness of the future.