To be better for yourself does not just imply progressing your career and achieving your goals; it may also imply taking on leadership positions and aiding others around you in becoming better versions of themselves while providing a better environment in which to flourish. In this episode, Michael McFall shares his journey from being a barista to becoming the founder of a coffee company to becoming a leader where helping others is a definition of success.
Key Takeaways How did a Barista become a founder of a coffee company? How did Mike McFall foresee that the coffee industry will grow? Learn more about the Grind Score Assessment Experiences we encounter when managing a business Importance of a healthy workplace with an engaging and empathetic culture
Quote Takeaways It is not about what you can do and don't, it's about analyzing yourself and knowing your strengths and weaknesses and determining where you can help the business to become successful. - Michael McFall
Creating a safe environment for people to be themselves develops loyalty, and loyalty no longer comes from a paycheck. - Michael Kurland
Books and Websites Mentioned in The Episode Biggby Coffee The Grind Score Book Grind: A No-bullsh*t Approach to Take Your Business from Concept to Cash Flow Amazon | AbeBooks | Ebay
Guests of this Episode Michael Kurland | Linkedin CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., Host of "Be Better with Michael Kurland" podcast www.branded-group.com
Michael J. McFall | Linkedin Co-Founder/Co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE, Author of Grind www.biggby.com | grindthebook.com
Time Stamp [00:00] Introduction [01:05] About the guest [04:35] How did a barista became a founder of a coffee company [06:11] Growth of the coffee Industry [09:03] Writing books for entrepreneurs [14:30] Business management experiences [17:31] Building, supporting, and nurturing concepts in a workplace [24:01] A book about leadership and creating better support for people’s lives [29:26] Things the guest wants to share [33:40] Conclusion