E31: Leading a Legacy Business with Love, Courage, and Curiosity with Joey Goone

Join Adam Hill as he chats with Joey Goone, president of Utopia Experience, about the dynamic journey of running a legacy business.

Explore how his events company evolved–especially during a time when in-person events ground to a sudden halt!–and learn about Joey's core value of leading with love.

Joey shares his unique approach to leadership, emphasizing positivity and personal growth. This episode offers insights into creating impactful events and navigating the future of family businesses with openness and adaptability.

0:00 Intro

5:37 Staying present through mindfulness practices

11:31 Cultivating skills through courage and curiosity

18:55 Pivotal moment at Front Row Summit

24:16 Helping nonprofits raise $50 million during COVID

29:36 Building Utopia Experience from the ground up

34:31 Creating psychological safety at conferences

38:04 Embracing love as a core value

45:44 Approaching business like a video game

49:38 Permission to not have all the answers

Resources Mentioned:

📚 Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck

📚 The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

📚 Mr. Thank You by John Israel

Utopia Experience

LinkedIn profile of Joey Goone

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