Conscious Investing, Team Building, and VC Funding with AmyAnn Cadwell
Episode Description
We're excited to have AmyAnn Cadwell of The Good Trade on the pod today! AmyAnn has been building and scaling The Good Trade for over seven years, and we had the pleasure of speaking with her about growing a team sustainably, investing consciously, and giving yourself permission to ditch all pre-pandemic routines and to begin anew.
[0:01:00] Episode overview: How to manage and hire a team, grow your company, and become a small business investor [0:03:00] What self-conviction has to do with success [0:09:00] AmyAnn’s transition from solo-preneur to full-time CEO [0:10:00] What it looks like to create a flexible maternity leave policy [0:13:00] Tips for building a rockstar team that works well together [0:18:00] How to determine if an employee is a good fit for your company [0:28:00] What it’s like to be a small scale investor at a young age [0:33:00] How to do your research and discover if your investor is a good fit for your company [0:36:00] What a founder needs to get investors on board [0:44:00] The similarities between birthing and running a company to raising a child [0:48:00] How to move forward into a new way of living versus forcing your old routines and habits
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“Managing a team has been incredibly rewarding, but it also requires so much more from yourself – emotionally, spiritually, physically.”
“It isn’t rooted in love for the work, it is rooted in love for the people that are served by the company.”
“Don’t try to force your old energy, your old schedule. Move into a new way of living.”
“Founders should be aware that if they have a good idea, a solid plan, or a little bit proof of concept, there’s going to be investors that are interested.”
“Just like with children, it’s our responsibility to our businesses grow and give them everything they need to fulfill their potential and what they want to be. After a certain point, you might not be the person who can continue to support that growth.”
“Looking for people that are equally committed to the values of not just sustainability and mission-driven work, but also kindness.”
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Show Notes
[0:00:00] Today’s guest: AmyAnn Cadwell – the founder and CEO of The Good Trade
[0:01:00] Episode overview: How to manage a team, grow your company, and become a small business investor
[0:03:00] What self-conviction has to do with success
[0:06:00] Notion for Magical Baddies: Systems and Spells Course goes live in mid-October
[0:07:00] Why hiring the right people for the right roles is essential
[0:09:00] AmyAnn’s transition from solo-preneur to full-time CEO
[0:10:00] What it looks like to create a flexible maternity leave policy
[0:11:00] The ethics of The Good Trade: being intentional, conscientious, and thoughtful
[0:13:00] Tips for building a rockstar team that works well together
[0:15:00] How to know when it's time to let people go and transition them out of a role
[0:17:00] What you need to know before firing people so it won’t hurt like hell
[0:18:00] How The Good Trade determines if an employee is a good fit for the company
[0:22:00] The sacrifices and rewards of managing a team
[0:28:00] What it’s like to be an investor at a young age for AmyAnn
[0:33:00] How to do your research and to discover if your investor is a good fit for your company
[0:36:00] What a founder needs to get investors on board
[0:44:00] The similarities between birthing and running a company to raising a child
[0:48:00] Moving forward into a new way of living versus forcing your old routines and habits
People and Resources Mentioned
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