Developing people is not just a strategy for Denver Whetten, it’s the entire mission behind his company. In this episode, Denver returns to the podcast to share the lessons he’s learned about running a people-first business, from recognizing leadership capacity in others, to navigating failure, to scaling mentorship as your business grows. He also reminds us that as leaders, we have the power to change lives and should not take that lightly. Make sure to listen to part one of our conversation with Denver, if you haven’t already!

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Episode Recap:

• What does it mean to run a people-first business?
• What’s one thing you wish everyone knew about developing people?
• How have you grown and changed as a leader?
• What traits do you look for when evaluating leadership capacity?
• How do you navigate failure, and why can it be a good thing?
• How has your approach to development changed as your business has grown?
• Where do you see your industry headed when it comes to leadership?
• What would you tell yourself from five years ago?
• Legacy is about the lives you change

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When Denver Whetten realized his values no longer aligned with the company he worked for, he decided to take a massive leap and start his own business, Degan Construction. Today, Degan employs 240 team members with more than $60M in annual revenue. In this episode, Denver joins the podcast to talk about that decision to start something new and the values that have driven his company from its founding, through the 2008 housing crisis, and into its current era of steady growth. He also opens up about the process of realizing he needed to grow as a leader, and the key lessons that he learned in the process.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

• If you have a good team, you can accomplish amazing things
• Why did you decide to leave your job?
• What steps did you take to explore starting your own business?
• What does Degan Construction look like today, and why do you think it’s grown so successfully?
• Can you tell us about the distinct stages of building Degan?
• When did you realize you needed to level up your leadership?
• How did the concept of extreme ownership transform your leadership?

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

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As leaders, it’s our responsibility to build connection and relationship. So why do so many of us struggle with isolation? In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss four common causes of isolation they’ve observed in their own lives and in the leaders they work with: Secrets, Speed, Silos, and Superhero Syndrome. They explain how these things can keep us isolated and remind us that a better way is possible as long as we’re intentional about seeking it out.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

• Many leaders are incredibly connected but still deeply isolated
• We were not created for isolation!
• What causes isolation?
• Secrets separate us from meaningful connection
• Is therapy helpful for isolation?
• Your unwillingness to slow down can keep you from being with people
• If your whole life operates in silos, no one will get to know all of you
• Don’t teach people to expect you to be a superhero

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Resources:

Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify

Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community

Download the Free Reading Guide

Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram