Leadership Lessons from Mayberry

Balanced Lawns - Kyle Yardley

TBD (0:00) - Ashland, NE in the 90’s (3:24) - Sports (8:00) - Rude experiences in business (19:27) - What happened in 2019? (25:23) - Advice for a business owner (38:44) - Classes that helped This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com [https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/] or Hurrdat Media YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatmedia_] channel!

Americom - Corey Odvody

On this episode of Leadership Lessons from Mayberry you’ll get introduced to Corey Odvody, the owner of Americom.   At age 31, Odvody made the decision to buy Americom and leave his comfortable position in the corporate world. It was a decision that, while scary, was easy for Odvody to make. He was ready to try his hand at business ownership. It’s the kind of determination and risk taking that has help Corey grow his company from 4 employees to over 25 today.   Americom works with companies on network connectivity and security, business phone systems, camera and access control, data cabling and infrastructure and paging and bell systems. Corey’s company has reached beyond the private sector; Americom works with schools as well.   In this episode, produced by Grace Dunbar, you’ll hear Corey talk about: • How important his investment for leadership training is for all of his employees • What ABQ is and how he uses that term for all things Americom • How his business acumen and ability to strategize has played a critical role in his success • Why fishing and playing drums in a band help him to not only relax but helps him to spend time on thinking of how to grow his company   Enjoy this episode of Leadership Lessons from Mayberry.    If you are a business owner and want to make your business even better, I’d love to help. I work with businesses on making their enterprises grow. You can find me at www.washburncoachng.com [http://www.washburncoachng.com] Please don’t forget to share, subscribe, review and rate!   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com [https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/] or Hurrdat Media YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatmedia_] channel!

Ashland Greenwood High School - Jason Libal

On this episode of “Leadership Lessons from Mayberry”, you’ll learn from Jason Libal, school superintendent of Ashland-Greenwood High School.    Most business leaders and business owners have leadership responsibilities within their four walls of their establishments. As a school superintendent, that leadership responsibility goes beyond those walls to the greater community. You’ll learn how Jason embraces this responsibility.   In addition, you’ll learn: • What Jason gleamed from a leadership perspective from his days coaching and teaching in a small town community • How the 3 R’s- Relationships, Relationships, Relationships, are a staple of his leadership beliefs and how he builds relationships. • What Jason’s guiding light is to building culture and how having a single vision can help any leader build stronger values.   Go to YouTube, Apple or Spotify to watch or listen to “Leadership Lessons from Mayberry”.   Are you a business owner that wants to make your business even better than it is today? I’d love to help. I own Washburn Business Coaching and I help business owners and leaders. Email me at tim@washburncoaching.com [tim@washburncoaching.com] or go to my website at www.washburncoaching.com [http://www.washburncoaching.com]   0:00 - Virginia, NE 15:29 - Small town coaching 22:53 - Administration can be lonely 27:22 - Key to leadership 49:15 - Secret sauce - Family 53:39 - 3 and out  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com [https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/] or Hurrdat Media YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatmedia_] channel!

Hadco Staffing - Aubrie Jones

On this episode of “Leadership Lessons from Mayberry”, you’ll hear from Aubrie Jones, founder of Hadco Staffing in Las Vegas, Nebraska.   A Nebraska native, Aubrie left the corporate world to start a business from scratch. Her niche staffing company has grown from just 2 employees in 2018 to nearly 10 today. And her client load has grown seismically as well.   On this episode, you’ll learn how growing up in the performing arts world taught her discipline and work ethic. “Try doing ballet five times a week and performing with blisters on your toes” you’ll her Aubrie opine. You’ll also hear about: • The art of networking and what the key is to make it work for you.  • The “Aubrie Way”- how to ask for referrals. • How to develop a niche within a niche business   Go to YouTube, Apple or Spotify to watch or listen to “Leadership Lessons from Mayberry”.   Are you a business owner that wants to make your business even better than it is today? I’d love to help. I own Washburn Business Coaching and I help business owners and leaders. Email me at tim@washburncoaching.com [tim@washburncoaching.com] or go to my website at www.washburncoaching.com [http://www.washburncoaching.com] 0:00 - Ashland, NE 7:09 - Growing up in the Arts 12:45 - Meeting Reba McEntire 17:07 - Developing a network 27:25 - Developing a niche 40:33 - Business owning is hard 47:02 - Is it harder to be a female business owner? 50:44 - 3 and Out This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com [https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/] or Hurrdat Media YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatmedia_] channel!

Dostal's Construction - Bodie Dostal

Today’s guest is Bodie Dostal, one of the great local entrepreneurs. Bodie owns Dostal’sConstruction, a playground equipment construction company, which has grown significantly over the last 10 years.   Bodie’s humble origins helped inspired and motivate him into building something special that is built to last.    In this episode, you’ll learn: -How working for his father helped shape him into becoming a successful business owner -What considerations to take into place when deciphering when and how to buy a business -Why quality work is the cornerstone of his business and how you, as a business owner or leader, can have the same values.   If you desire to make your business even better than it is today, I’d love to talk with you. I own Washburn Business Coaching and I can be reached at www.washburncoaching.com [http://www.washburncoaching.com]    (0:00) - Niabrara, NE (11:20) - Love of construction (20:19) - The start of Dostal’s Construction (33:39) - Secret sauce – lead by example (37:20) - The punch list (46:02) - Quick Qs This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com [https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/] or Hurrdat Media YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hurrdatmedia_] channel!