Host: Carrie Tuttle
Guest: Jamie L. Smith
Two words sum up this episode with Jamie L. Smith: caring candor!
Jamie is co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of Amplify Advisors. She used those words to describe her leadership style and Jamie demonstrated caring candor in speaking of how her fractional CFO’s support clients. Jamie puts client experience as a top priority and shares how the business model she and her partner chose ensures high satisfaction.
Jamie discusses some of the ways Amplify overcomes the challenges of managing a remote team and helps team members feel like a unit. She also shares an honest story about how a leader can create stress when giving choice. Wow, it’s a great insight.
I think you will appreciate Jamie’s reflection on learning to understand individual team members' needs and how they work best.
According to Jamie, leaders’ success in achieving growth goals requires mindful attention to the three-legged stool. Listen in if you don’t know what that is because she gives solid advice on where to focus your attention! These are incredible lessons.
QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS:
"You're always going to hit a ceiling in your growth and then you have to reinvest in order to move that ceiling up."
“It's deliberate effort to earn that trust and earn that influence…then, you can challenge [team members]"
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
Amplify Advisors focuses on financial strategy for small and medium businesses.
The understanding of fractional CFO services has evolved significantly since 2018.
Client experience is a top priority and is driven by company values.
Investing in technology and processes early can save time and costs in the long run.
Managing remote teams requires deliberate effort and effective communication tools.
Client feedback highlights the importance of integration into their culture.
Leadership should be tailored to the needs of team members, not just personal preferences.
Empowering employees can lead to ambiguity and stress if not managed properly.
Delegation is crucial for business growth and should be embraced by leaders.
Continuous investment in team structure and technology is necessary to break growth ceilings.
LINKS FROM EPISODE:
Jamie L. Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamielsmithcpa
Amplify Advisors website: https://amplifyadvisors.ca/
Amplify Advisors on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyadvisors/
AmplifyTech on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifytech/
Amplify Advisors on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/XvBjYtsttrPVkrJ3/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Amplify Advisors on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplifyadvisorsinc?igsh=MWVtcWNrZHpxcmN0ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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