Lords of Lending
Journey through the labyrinth of lending with the dual expertise of Shane, the master of loan architecture, and Stephanie, the vanguard of banking innovation. Together, they demystify the art of business loans, from traditional SBA offerings to avant-garde financial instruments, in episodes rich with actionable intelligence.
Lords of Lending
Buying and Scaling a Business | LoL #4
In this episode of Lords of Lending, hosts Shane Pierson, Stephanie Dunn, and Brian Congelliere dive into the realities of buying and scaling a business. They discuss how to assess inherited employees, identify underperformers, and maximize human capital for growth. Whether you're acquiring a company or expanding your current one, this episode offers actionable strategies to optimize payroll, improve leadership, and build a high-performing team.
📌 Timestamps:
00:34 - Intro & Episode Overview
01:00 - Assessing Inherited Employees & Talent Evaluation
02:36 - People, Products, and Profits: Prioritizing for Growth
04:16 - Measuring What Really Matters in Business
06:02 - Leadership Strategies for Managing Existing Teams
09:08 - How to Motivate Employees & Improve Performance
12:02 - Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses as a Business Owner
13:42 - Managing Family Members in a Business
17:01 - The Importance of Clear Communication & Leadership
23:07 - Understanding Payroll as an Investment, Not Just an Expense
27:12 - Scaling Smart: When to Hire & When to Optimize
34:19 - AI & Automation’s Impact on Business Growth
40:31 - Final Takeaways & Actionable Strategies