Introduction to Kevin Donnelly (0:00-5:00)

Kevin’s background as a serial entrepreneur and business coach.

Scaling his company from 40 to 600 employees.

The superpower of ninja recruiting top talent.

The Journey of Scaling a Business (5:01-15:00)

How Kevin landed a big contract with AT&T that propelled his growth.

The importance of implementing a business operating system.

Systems like EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and Rockefeller Habits.

Shifting from Technician to Conductor (15:01-25:00)

The mindset shift from technician to business leader.

Kevin's concept of “E-Wakening” inspired by Michael Gerber’s The E-Myth.

The importance of peer accountability and building a high-performance team.

Lessons in Leadership: Letting Go and Firing the Empty Suits (25:01-35:00)

The process of letting go of underperforming team members.

Common pitfalls entrepreneurs face when scaling their business.

Creating a culture of accountability and execution.

Ninja Recruiting: Hiring and Onboarding A-Players (35:01-45:00)

Kevin’s proven strategies for recruiting top talent.

The importance of structured hiring processes and assessments.

Setting new hires up for success with onboarding and 30-60-90 day plans.

Exit Planning and Increasing Business Valuation (45:01-55:00)

John Warrillow’s eight drivers of value from Built to Sell.

How to increase your business’s multiple for a successful exit.

Strategies for creating a business that thrives without the owner.

Kevin’s Personal Journey: Facing Dark Times and Emerging Stronger (55:01-1:05:00)

Kevin’s story of losing a million dollars in 2006 and letting go of half his workforce.

How he turned that crisis into his greatest opportunity.

The power of persistence and continuous learning.

The Four Freedom Factors (1:05:01-1:15:00)

Kevin’s keys to achieving freedom as a business owner: talent, systems, strategy, and numbers.

Moving from being owned by the business to owning it.

Closing Thoughts & Call to Action (1:15:01-End)

Kevin’s “Holy Grail” of coaching others to reach their full potential.

Episode 224: From 40 to 600 Employees: Growth Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur with Kevin Donnelly