220: Steep Learning Curves, Brandon Stanchock - The Entrepreneur Gene Series

Host Laurie Barkman welcomes Brandon Stanchock, CEO of SWF Industrial Inc. Brandon discusses his journey to take the helm of a family business. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, employee development, and implementing innovative collaboration strategies in the industrial sector. The conversation also highlights Brandon's commitment to providing support for employees and internal promotion programs. Brandon shares how his personal interests in travel, gaming, and podcasting align with his broader mission to help people reach their full potential both inside and outside the workplace. Takeaways: Embrace the entrepreneurial gene. Leadership, innovation, and employee development are key traits for entrepreneurial success. Navigating leadership challenges. Leading a family business requires adaptability and a focus on collaboration to drive growth. Support employee growth. Providing support and promoting from within strengthens company culture and fosters employee loyalty. Focus on performance management and succession planning. Proper planning ensures long-term success for both leadership and employees. Align personal passions with business goals. Staying connected to passions like travel, gaming, and podcasting helps balance professional and personal growth. Quote of the Show: " Give yourself some grace, give yourself some time." - Brandon Stanchock This Show Is Sponsored by The Business Transition Sherpa® 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared. Are you? Get your copy of the Amazon best-selling book by nationally recognized expert, Laurie Barkman that reveals how to build business value and plan for succession, transition, or selling the business on your terms....what every entrepreneur needs to know. ✨📖 Get your FREE digital copy of The Business Transition Handbook: btsherpa.com/book 📣 Write a Podcast Review: ratethispodcast.com/successionstories _________________________________________________________________ Connect with Laurie Barkman: Email: laurie@btsherpa.com LinkedIn: in/lauriebarkman Book: Free Download YouTube: @TheBusinessTransitionSherpa Connect with Brandon Stanchock: LinkedIn: Company website:

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220: Steep Learning Curves, Brandon Stanchock - The Entrepreneur Gene Series is an episode from Succession Stories by Laurie Barkman.

This episode is 41:02 long.

This episode was published on Oct 19, 2025.

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