In this episode, we sit down with Gary Wilbers, the founder of The Ascend Mastermind and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. Gary’s passion lies in helping small business owners find success, balance, and significance through his peer advisory groups. He’s been featured in over 200 podcasts, authored best-selling books, and hosts The Small Business Answer Man podcast.
Beyond his professional achievements, Gary is deeply involved in his community, dedicating his time and resources to Special Olympics Missouri. He served as Past Chairman of the Board and led the capital campaign for a $16.5 million facility for Missouri athletes. One of his favorite pastimes is playing unified golf with Special Olympics athlete Keith Lueckenhoff. Gary and his wife Dana are proud parents to Chris, Adam, and Elle.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
- Understanding finances and maintaining cash flow to prevent business failures.
- Adapt recruitment strategies to attract and keep Generation Z by promoting a positive culture and offering growth opportunities.
- Continuous communication of the company’s vision and purpose to engage employees and reduce turnover.
- Aligning business goals with personal life objectives to ensure fulfillment and prevent burnout.
- Implement structured hiring with behavioral interviews and clear job descriptions to avoid emotional and ineffective decisions.
Links:
Podcast Website: https://goascend.biz/podcasts/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garywilbers/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryWilbers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garywilbers.speaker/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwilbers/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsAByQnxkwkLlN6v7zhB2g
Website: https://goascend.biz/
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman
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