Leading Prosperity - A CEO Success and Wealth Podcast
About:
Welcome to Leading Prosperity, a CEO Success and Wealth Podcast. This podcast provides insights, information, and inspiration to help CEOs of mid-market firms of $10MM to $1Bn be better CEOs, increase the value of their companies, create more prosperity for their teams and community, and build generational wealth.
The program achieves this through interviews with successful CEOs, thought leaders, and top professionals serving mid-market companies.
The program focuses on topics that will help mid-market company CEOs (as well as those aspiring to be) build great companies and create more prosperity for everyone. Topics will include: culture, team effectiveness, leadership, industry trends, growth opportunities, compensation, succession, company valuation, execution of strategy, and how to build generational wealth.
The show is hosted by Gary Covert, founder of Gary Covert Consulting and partner in Lodestone Energy Partners.
Gary Covert Consulting acts as an advisor to CEOs and their senior leadership teams. Lodestone Energy Partners is a private equity firm that assists accredited investors and high net worth individuals diversify their portfolios with West Texas oil and gas legacy wells and minerals.
Sponsored by:
· Silverleaf Travel…luxury travel experience design and planning
· Lodestone Energy Partners…West Texas Oil & Gas passive cashflow
Leading Prosperity - A CEO Success and Wealth Podcast
Team Building and Growth at Arizona Fireplaces
In this episode of Leading Prosperity, Gary Covert sits down with Keith Richardson, President of Arizona Fireplaces, to discuss the keys to building and maintaining a successful family business. Keith shares his journey from humble beginnings in the distribution industry to leading a thriving company with 380 employees.
Keith's dedication to reducing risk and reinvesting in the business, coupled with his emphasis on surrounding himself with the right people, has been instrumental in Arizona Fireplaces' success. He believes in giving credit where it's due and highlights the importance of recognizing the contributions of employees.
The conversation delves into the challenges of working with family, as Keith shares the difficulties and benefits of building a company alongside his father. They discuss the need for effective communication, decision-making, and a shared guiding principle to navigate disagreements and ensure the success of the family business.
Team building activities play a significant role in Arizona Fireplaces' positive culture, with events like chili cook-offs, costume contests, and even a hilarious game involving toilet paper. Keith reveals how these activities have fostered camaraderie, improved retention rates, and enhanced relationships with customers.
Tune in to this episode of Leading Prosperity to gain valuable insights from Keith Richardson's experience in building a successful family business and discover the strategies that can help you create a thriving company culture.
