109: Tom Jarvis: Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of Autonomy and Focus

The Courageous Leaders Club

Every time I speak with Tom Jarvis, MD at Wilderness - The Social Media Agency, I leave feeling calm, inspired and bursting with ideas for my business and I know you will feel the same after you listen to his experience.
Tom's blend of success and humility shines through as he shares invaluable lessons from his entrepreneurial career
I could talk to him for hours.
Key discussion points:

• How a scorecard created structure and insight to measure success and focus on key areas for improvement
• The ability to identify a gap in the market and see the vision of what is needed
• Tom’s story of accidentally setting up an agency which he has now recently sold
• The significance of focus and self-awareness in driving business growth and achieving success.
• The benefits of creating a culture of autonomy and ownership
• Insights into the emotional aspects of selling a business and the lessons learned from such experiences
• How Tom defined his leadership style during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to growth and resilience
• The advantages of having a young and dynamic leadership team

I’d love to know what inspires you in this episode and the action it has encouraged you to take.
00:00 Key topics: autonomy, feedback, young board, challenges.

05:56 Vulnerability is okay, leadership evolves with growth.

08:32 Transitioned from entertainment to digital marketing consulting.

12:55 Creating a new industry with strategic decisions.

16:45 Balanced approach to business success through metrics.

17:56 Balancing growth and client satisfaction through communication.

23:18 New industry, rapid growth, young board members.

26:04 Belief in everyday creativity inspiring and connecting.

27:12 Creativity is executed through diverse perspectives.

32:17 Nurturing young talent brings fresh perspective.

35:25 Honesty about business challenges fosters empathy.

38:27 Shared process and decision-making for company stability.

43:00 Learning to focus and stay in the game.

45:26 Standing out in a crowded market challenge.

47:13 Seek feedback to inspire and develop leadership.

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