Business On Purpose Podcast
#28: Your Job is To Help People Grow, with Dan Gilley
In this episode, we dive into the unique mentor-mentee relationship between Barry and his mentor, Dan Gilley. Over the course of four to five years, Dan imparted invaluable knowledge and life lessons that surpassed expectations. Barry reflects on their time together, the importance of tough love, and the enduring bond that goes beyond professional connections.
Highlights:
- Unexpected Discoveries:
- Dan's parental approach to mentoring helped Barry both personally and professionally.
- Learning from Mistakes:
- Barry appreciates Dan's willingness to say "no."
- Treating Employees like Family:
- Dan embraced a parental role when it came to his employees.
- Maintaining Relationships through Change:
- Barry and Dan exemplify a healthy partnership even after parting ways professionally.
- Sharing their story serves as an example of how relationships can endure despite business challenges.
- Outgrowing a Mentor:
- Dan gracefully accepted Barry’s growth and recognized it as a positive outcome.
- The importance of prioritizing relationships above all else became evident to both parties.
Conclusion:
This episode highlights the profound impact of mentorship. Their long lasting connection serves as a testament to the power of mutual respect, understanding, and growth in both personal and professional realms.
Books mentioned: E-myth by Michael Gerber
In this episode, we dive into the unique mentor-mentee relationship between Barry and his mentor, Dan Gilley. Over the course of four to five years, Dan imparted invaluable knowledge and life lessons that surpassed expectations. Barry reflects on their time together, the importance of tough love, and the enduring bond that goes beyond professional connections.
Highlights:
- Unexpected Discoveries:
- Dan's parental approach to mentoring helped Barry both personally and professionally.
- Learning from Mistakes:
- Barry appreciates Dan's willingness to say "no."
- Treating Employees like Family:
- Dan embraced a parental role when it came to his employees.
- Maintaining Relationships through Change:
- Barry and Dan exemplify a healthy partnership even after parting ways professionally.
- Sharing their story serves as an example of how relationships can endure despite business challenges.
- Outgrowing a Mentor:
- Dan gracefully accepted Barry’s growth and recognized it as a positive outcome.
- The importance of prioritizing relationships above all else became evident to both parties.
Conclusion:
This episode highlights the profound impact of mentorship. Their long lasting connection serves as a testament to the power of mutual respect, understanding, and growth in both personal and professional realms.
Books mentioned: E-myth by Michael Gerber