In this episode of the Success x Happiness podcast, we speak with Lachlan Ballinger, founder and managing director of Yield Advisory. Lachlan shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his upbringing on a farm in South Australia to founding his multi-award-winning accounting and business advisory firm. The discussion highlights the importance of culture and leadership in business, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the significance of nurturing talent within the firm. Lachlan also emphasises the value of perseverance, continuous self-improvement, and maintaining a high-performance culture for achieving success and happiness.
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Table of Contents
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0:00 - Intro
3:10 - Lessons Learned from Upbringing
5:06 - Balancing Parenting Styles
5:40 - Transition to University
7:27 - The Entrepreneurial Spark
10:00 - Strategic Planning for Yield
13:10 - Facing Risks in Entrepreneurship
16:03 - Key Partnerships in Growth
17:10 - Relocating Back to Sunshine Coast
18:21 - Rapid Growth of Yield Advisory
20:47 - Sacrifices in Early Business Days
22:54 - Finding Long-Term Balance
23:39 - Recruiting Top Talent
25:51 - Emerging Leaders Process
28:02 - Enhancing Soft Skills
31:47 - Fostering Company Culture
42:19 - Commitment to Self-Growth
43:59 - Delegating Responsibilities
45:51 - The Value of the Journey
47:32 - Creating a Professional Culture
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