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Enrollment Edge by enrollmentFUEL
Episode 35—Hiring and Keeping the Right People

Enrollment Edge by enrollmentFUEL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 47:52


Across industries, hiring great people is the goal of managers. Yet, finding the right people to hire isn't easy. Hiring often comes down to who we "like" instead of who best fits the role. We talk with David Quick, Founder and Consultant of Helping Bulls Thrive, an agency that helps organizations make the right hiring decisions and keep those "right fit people" on the team roster. We will discuss a data driven approach to hiring and strategies to motivate and keep the right people.About Our GuestDavid Quick is committed to “helping bulls thrive in china shops” by helping leaders transition their lives to becoming more significant. He is also an executive coach, speaker and change agent that can help your admissions department run more effectively. David also helps schools with VP and Dean of Enrollment placement services.After receiving his BS in mathematics from the United States Naval Academy, David served eight years active duty as a Surface Warfare Officer, including a tour as an Instructor at the United States Naval Academy. Mike and David were shipmates as young Naval Officers on their first ship out of college.With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience, he has broad experience in both small and large organizations. David also holds a MA in Education from Loyola University Maryland and attended the London Business School Executive Leadership Program.He has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children and as math/GED tutor, including work in the prison system.Dave lives in Bloomington, IN with his wife and family

Beyond The Ordinary
Creating Core Values with David Quick

Beyond The Ordinary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 52:07


Core values are the backbone of an organization. They offer a way to define the company as a whole, its unique culture, and what it stands for. With core values at the foundation for all organizational behavior, how can leaders set a clear expectation for their people to adhere to these values? In today's episode, Tommy talks with David Quick, CEO at Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shop, TEDx Speaker, and Vistage Chair. At Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shop, David is committed to helping bulls (business owners, CEOs, and business leaders) thrive through speaking sessions, executive coaching, organizational coaching, sales training/coaching, team assessment, development, and hiring. He has impacted more than 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings. His vision is to make more than just a “small corner of the world” a better place to live in by helping business leaders thrive. David talks with Tommy about how core values define an organization, why establishing a culture is important, and what role leaders play in shaping people's core and cultural values. Key Takeaways [00:37] - David's role in helping bulls thrive. [2:40] - How to establish a culture in an organization. [7:27] - The beginnings of David's leadership career. [12:06] - How core values are translated into their actual meaning. [19:59] - Why core values need to be repelling and compelling at the same time. [22:16] - The leader's role in shaping how people live by their core values. [26:35] - Managing expectations in organizations. [30:42] - The leadership principle Tommy learned from David. [35:31] - How to make an impact in an organization. [38:34] - The essence of leadership. [44:41] - David's leadership strategies during the pandemic. Quotes [0:56] - "For me, bull is a gender-neutral term. It is someone that is in a position of power that has this kind of remarkable focus on life. It is a power-passion-looking-forward persona. So it's not a male-driven analogy." - David Quick [04:49] - "The core values should set the tone and tenor of how we want everyone to act and behave. It should set a metric that we can measure people by." - David Quick [34:07] - "We (leaders) each have our own persona, our own method, and our own way. You gotta find your own way to communicate and give feedback. It should be more positive most of the time and the negative should demonstrate a challenge to do better. It needs to come with a voice of 'I care'. Otherwise, it just feels like you're tearing people down." - David Quick [39:47] - "The essence of leadership is to set this clear compelling vision of the future, set a standard for behavior that is set in your core values, set really high expectations, and then engage like hell. Find people on your team, be present, give praise, and challenge them directly." - David Quick Links  David Quick on LinkedIn David Quick Email New England Patriots Cleveland Browns Vistage Chick-fil-A Vestia Lightbridge Academy Heather Fortner Radical Candor Kim Scott Connect with our hosts Mammoth Tommy on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Learn more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1 When you move beyond the point of making sure your retirement goals are on track, your investment opportunities are wider than just publicly traded funds. Step into the world of investing in venture capital by learning more about Mammoth Scientific's Health & Tech Fund 1. Curated by some of the leading medical and fintech experts, Mammoth's Fund 1 is paving the way for health science and tech innovation. If you're interested in helping patient care, provider insight, and instrumentation go beyond possibility and into reality, check it out today at Mammoth.vc. Visit Mammoth.vc today!

Enrollment Edge by enrollmentFUEL
Episode 11—Hiring and Keeping the Right People

Enrollment Edge by enrollmentFUEL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 47:52 Transcription Available


Across industries, hiring great people is the goal of managers. Yet, finding the right people to hire isn't easy. Hiring often comes down to who we "like" instead of who best fits the role. We talk with David Quick, Founder and Consultant of Helping Bulls Thrive, an agency that helps organizations make the right hiring decisions and keep those "right fit people" on the team roster. We will discuss a data driven approach to hiring and strategies to motivate and keep the right people. About Our GuestDavid Quick is committed to “helping bulls thrive in china shops” by helping leaders transition their lives to becoming more significant. He is also an executive coach, speaker and change agent that can help your admissions department run more effectively. David also helps schools with VP and Dean of Enrollment placement services.After receiving his BS in mathematics from the United States Naval Academy, David served eight years active duty as a Surface Warfare Officer, including a tour as an Instructor at the United States Naval Academy. Mike and David were shipmates as young Naval Officers on their first ship out of college.With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience, he has broad experience in both small and large organizations. David also holds a MA in Education from Loyola University Maryland and attended the London Business School Executive Leadership Program.He has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children and as math/GED tutor, including work in the prison system.Dave lives in Bloomington, IN with his wife and family

Management Blueprint
08: The Magnet that Compels and Repels with Dave Quick

Management Blueprint

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 49:37


https://youtu.be/XzwNofjItLA Dave Quick, the CEO of Helping Bulls, leadership and sales coach, Vistage Chair and Culture Index Licensee. We talk about Dave's career, his sources of inspiration, hiring philosophy and insights to developing your company's culture.   --- The Magnet that Compels and Repels with Dave Quick Our guest is Dave Quick, the CEO of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops. He started life as an US Navy officer. He was a surface warfare officer in the US Navy. He was there for seven years. And then he went into big pharma and he worked for companies like Bayer and Roche, really big corporations. And he was in the sales and marketing arena. And then he became the sales and marketing, senior vice president of sales and marketing of a fast going medical supply distribution company. And I'm sure he's got a couple of stories about that. And then he's also a two-time CEO, I guess a three-time CEO because he's CEO of his own business. He's also a seven-year Vistage Chair. He has been culture index licensee for almost as long. And obviously he works for his clients. He coaches CEOs. He helps with sales training and leadership training. Dave and I go way back. We met almost seven years ago. And I remember we were part of a group of 50 former CEOs who were trying to become Vistage chairs, the facilitators of CEO peer groups. And I saw Dave the first day, I already recognized him that he's the guy I want to get too close to because he had an extraordinary presence. He was really working the room. He had a really perceptive eye for issues, asked penetrating questions. So, after the training, I caught him up and I was thinking about how I'm gonna convince him to become my coach, because I knew if I get Dave on board, I'm going to be fine. So, I don't know what I did. I probably had a beer beforehand, but somehow, I managed to talk him into becoming my coach. And that's been seven years ago, and we're calling each other every week or two and having a conversation. So very excited to have you, Dave, and welcome. And my first question, I mean, unless you want to share something or to greet the recipient. Oh, it's fun. Or Steve, as many others call you. Fantastic introduction. It makes me wonder who we're talking about. But anyway, enjoy spending time with you and certainly have over the last seven years. It's been awesome. So, it's great to see where each of us have started and where we've gotten to, it's remarkable in many ways. Great to have you. So, I introduced you, but I mean, what is your origin story? I mean, how did you get there and why? And how did you make your decisions? You've been in different leadership positions. You've been CEO of a couple of companies. What brought you to this point in your career? Can you share with us? Life was always full of kind of changes and turns. But at my core, I remember early on, even in middle school, with the desire to coach. So, I've always had that kind of teach-coach. Both of my parents at different times have been teachers. My mom is a school superintendent now, college professor, helping other school administrators become superintendents. My dad was an Air Force officer, so that was the military background for me. But as a third career for him, he owned an Ace Hardware store for many years, and then he moved on and teaches emotionally handicapped kids now. So, there was always this kind of drive to help others to coach. I started giving saxophone lessons as a junior high kid to a younger junior high kid, and that's persisted throughout my career, both coaching sports, helping as a tutor in the Connecticut prison system. And so, when Vistage called, post kind of my CEO gigs and said, hey, are you interested in this? I was remarkably so, and dubious about what it was and trying to understand how Vistage works and what is it. But at my core, always have had this desire to go teach and coach. While at the Naval Academy, the second time,

Leadership Happy Hour
119 - Thriving as a Bull in a China Shop With David Quick

Leadership Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 49:34


"There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation." -W.C. Fields Yes, it's true.  I've been accused by some of being a tad abrupt in my career.  It's not that I don't care about people's feelings it's just that I get so focused in on mission that I forget about them.  It's something I've worked on my entire life (and will continue to do so). That's why I'm so excited about sharing this episode with you because I'm talking to the man who does just that...helps bulls thrive in china shops.  David Quick is my guest and we have a frank conversation about what it means to lead, how do you get led, and answering the question of "what kind of bull are you?"  I really enjoyed talking to David and I know you'll love listening to his strategies for leading better. David offered some cool FREE resources on the show.  You can get them HERE! CHEERS! More on David... David Quick is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. David is a true “recovering Bull,” having worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings. Ask the big question, “Do you have the right people in the right seats?” The answer may surprise you! David will take a deep dive into employee performance, help your organization understand the ideal traits needed for each new hire, better understand your current organizational gaps, and get more top performers into your organization. David truly enjoys helping business leaders thrive, their companies thrive and helping make his small corner of the world a better place. Get more on David here: https://helpingbulls.com/lhh/  

Systemize, Scale, & Automate Your Business with Productivity Expert Nancy Gaines
206_David Quick_Ways to Optimize Employee Performance

Systemize, Scale, & Automate Your Business with Productivity Expert Nancy Gaines

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 21:08


Listen to this episode with David Quick to learn ways to optimize employee performance. David is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. He has worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings. He helps companies thrive by attracting top performers into the organization. Learn more at: www.HelpingBulls.com/NancyGaines

Systemize, Scale, & Automate Your Business with Productivity Expert Nancy Gaines
206_David Quick_Ways to Optimize Employee Performance

Systemize, Scale, & Automate Your Business with Productivity Expert Nancy Gaines

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 21:08


Listen to this episode with David Quick to learn ways to optimize employee performance. David is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. He has worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings. He helps companies thrive by attracting top performers into the organization. Learn more at: www.HelpingBulls.com/NancyGaines

#12minconvos
David Quick is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert/ EP 2017

#12minconvos

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 12:39


David Quick- David Quick is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. David is a true “recovering Bull,” having worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings. Ask the big question, “Do you have the right people in the right seats?” The answer may surprise you! David will take a deep dive into employee performance, help your organization understand the ideal traits needed for each new hire, better understand your current organizational gaps, and get more top performers into your organization. David truly enjoys helping business leaders thrive, their companies thrive and helping make his small corner of the world a better place.Listen to another #12minconvo

Absolute Advantage Podcast
Episode 163: Like a Bull in a China Shop, with David Quick

Absolute Advantage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 43:50


David Quick is a speaker, leadership coach, and CEO who has worked with everyone from single-employee startups to Fortune 100 companies, teaching them to harness the power and passion of their employees. David channeled his own passion and power into a tool to propel him to success. David is a three-time CEO of rapid-growth organizations and truly understands the role of leadership in a successful corporation. David has spent more than 20 years of his career with giants like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics, and now he is the CEO of “Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops.” As the name suggests, David’s organization believes that when business leaders channel the energy of their teams, amazing things can happen. When your herd is full of powerful bulls moving in the same direction, your business can become stronger and more capable. That’s why David has dedicated himself to teaching business leaders to recruit, recognize, and empower the bulls in their teams. ————— You’ve heard the expression, “like a bull in a china shop,” but have you ever given thought to what it means? It implies that something lacks precision, tact, or a delicate touch. But a bull is a powerful creature. And when that power can be harnessed and channeled, the outcome might surprise you. David Quick is the CEO of “Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops,” a leadership organization that teaches leaders to utilize the energy and passion of their teams to spur growth and commit to positive vision and values for their businesses. David calls himself a “recovering bull,” and he learned early in his career that his passion and power could be leveraged to become a force of forward momentum. David’s organization uses executive coaching, keynote presentations, group sessions, and events to turn teams into powerful herds of high-performing bulls. In this episode, David shares his personal journey of self-understanding and career growth and explains how reflecting on his career gave him the drive and experience to coach others. David discusses employee engagement, the ripple-effect of vision and values, and how a strong vision and core values can draw in the right talent to build your herd and put the right people in the right seats. By finding and hiring high-performing bulls, you can turn your herd into a powerful cohesive business with a shared vision and passion for success. Listen and learn from David Quick’s no-BS wisdom! Ways to contact David: Website: www.helpingbulls.com/absolute

Success IQ
101 - David Quick : A Recovering Bull in the China Shop

Success IQ

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 40:09


David Quick is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. David is a true “recovering Bull,” having worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings. Ask the big question, “Do you have the right people in the right seats?” The answer may surprise you! David takes a deep dive into employee performance, helps your organization understand the ideal traits needed for each new hire, gives you a better understanding of your current organizational gaps, and helps you get more top performers into your organization. David truly enjoys helping business leaders thrive, their companies thrive and helping make his small corner of the world a better place. To find out more vist www.geoffnicholson.uk/101 (http://www.geoffnicholson.uk/101) More ways to get involved If you have found anything useful on this episode, then please leave a comment and rate the show.  If you would like to ask Geoff a question or suggest a topic to cover on the show, please email him at podcast@geoffnicholson.co.uk Join my new and growing community on Facebook where I share insights, strategies and special offers.  It would be great to see you there. Subscribe or Follow the show on (http://tun.in/pikU6)

Underdog Empowerment
EP: 059 - David Quick - How To Build A Team To Maximize Potential

Underdog Empowerment

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 24:29


As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings.

Scratch Entrepreneur
Crossroads: Why Stop @ $4,000,000 with Mike Wesner of Enrollment Fuel

Scratch Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 42:18


Today’s Hosts: Jeremy Goodrich – Owner of Shine Insurance Agency David Quick – Business Coach at Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops The Crossroads episodes of Scratch Entrepreneur are all about solving a specific point of growth for our guest.  David and Jeremy ask thoughtful questions for the first half of the show.  Their goal is to get at the heart of the factors that affect this point of growth.  The second half of the show is all about solutions.  David will offer three next steps and the outcomes that he sees from taking them. Today’s show is the third in our series of on-air coaching sessions between veteran executive coach David Quick and an entrepreneur who sits at a crossroads.  A big decision point in his or her business. Today’s guest has an enviable crossroads.  He’s doubled the business every year since he started.  Now, sitting at four million in gross receipts he’s been pumping the breaks, the growth just seems too fast and the weight of it all is getting bigger.  David helps him address what’s changed and what next steps he should take.   But before we dig in, I wanted to throw out a term that I heard today.  It was in a Mastermind and the person that said it nonchalantly threw it out there.  But the idea resonated.  I wrote down the two simple words and doodled around them for the rest of the session.  The group member was chatting, breaking down some ideas floating in his head and then rather abruptly said said, “I just want to learn to fail faster”.  Fail Faster.  I immediately knew what he meant.  We embark on new ideas, things we think will make our business better.  Maybe it’s a marketing campaign or a new hire.  A product we’ve always wanted to make or an online course that everyone must be dying for.  As entrepreneurs, we have ideas.  If we didn’t we’d be schlepping somebody else’s newest best thing.  But not every idea is a good one.  In fact most of them, at least at their inception, aren’t market ready.  So on one hand we can’t be scared to try but on the other, if we’re gonna fail, at least we can learn to fail faster.  The learning curve works a lot more quickly that way. What do you think about “failing faster”? I would love to hear your thoughts on that or anything else about the podcast.  You can share them over at our patreon page.  Join the conversation at Patreon.com/scratch entrepreneur. We’re glad you joined us! Mentioned in the episode: Why Mike started Enrollment Fuel (6:00) The crossroads he’s at (8:00) Mike’s original expectations for the business (15:00) Worried about hiring or spending on hiring? (19:00) What’s driving Mike’s hesitancy? (22:00) The goals for Enrollment Fuel (24:40) Dave’s tip #1: Paint the best and worst case scenarios and prioritize the next steps (30:00) Dave’s tip #2: Find where the fear is coming from (32:00) Dave’s tip #3: Looking at indicators other than cash to determine the health of the business (33:00) Special thanks to Mike Werner founder of Enrollment Fuel for being willing to pull back the curtains and share this business crossroads. And, of course, a huge thank you to David Quick for offering his time and expertise. You can find David and many of his resources at HELPINGBULLS.COM   Contributors to this episode include: Host - Jeremy Goodrich Co-Host – David Quick Music - Mark Vinten Editing - Christopher Lang If you enjoyed this podcast, there’s a couple of things we need you to do right now:  SUBSCRIBE to Scratch Entrepreneur on itunes, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you listen to podcasts  While your there, please REVIEW the show  SHARE with friends Finally, please, JOIN the Scratch Entrepreneur Facebook Group Then, please share the show with whoever you think it will inspire. Until the next time, We truly appreciate you listening.   Need Shine? More great stories & information at: Youtube - Blog - Podcast Facebook - Twitter  

The Art of Giving a Damn
Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops with David Quick

The Art of Giving a Damn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2018 19:43


Oh we had some fun on this interview... bulls + china shops... stop trying to calm the bulls and leverage what you've got!David Quick is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. David is a true “recovering Bull,” having worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings.Ask the big question, “Do you have the right people in the right seats?” The answer may surprise you! David takes a deep dive into employee performance, helps your organization understand the ideal traits needed for each new hire, gives you a better understanding of your current organizational gaps, and helps you get more top performers into your organization.David truly enjoys helping business leaders thrive, their companies thrive and helping make his small corner of the world a better place.Find out more at http://www.helpingbulls.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Play Your Position with Mary Lou Kayser
164: David Quick Cuts through the Bull so Leaders Can Build a Compelling Vision and Thrive

Play Your Position with Mary Lou Kayser

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 35:46


“If one of us is not like the other, then we have to take action.”   If you are at all familiar with Sesame Street, this reference by today's MVP David Quick to the iconic children's show will hit home.   David Quick is referring to how leaders can create a magnetic and compelling vision for their company so that more people will be attracted to what they are doing.     You will learn quickly just like I did that David is no bull.   “I use the analogy all the time, I need to be compelled to go to work everyday and if and when I start to be repelled, it's telling me something. I need to sort through that. I urge leaders to think about this magnet that compels and repels. How are you building something that compels the right people to come to your organization everyday? Do you have a compelling vision and core values in place?”   Father of four amazing sons, married to an incredible woman, long history of coaching, and all around great guy, Dave Quick loves helping others thrive. He's getting ready to launch a new business with his wife that will help like minded couples who work together in business do well in both their personal and professional lives.   Dave's PYP Player Stats:   David Quick is the go-to speaker, executive coach, and Vistage Chair expert helping business owners and CEOs learn how to work fewer hours, be significantly more successful, and build stronger professional relationships. David is a true “recovering Bull,” having worked over 20 years with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche Diagnostics. As the owner of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, David has impacted over 300 CEOs nationwide, been featured on TEDx, and is a regular presenter at Vistage meetings. David Quick is a “recovering bull in the china shop” who now uses his passion to help business leaders and their teams thrive by sharpening their focus on Vision, Values, Expectations, Engagement. David puts executive coaching, live events, keynote presentations and group sessions all to work to help create powerful herds of high performing bulls. His no-BS communication style speaks to high performing leaders of all levels. Subscribe to the Find Your Football Newsletter   Twitter   LinkedIn Instagram Facebook   PYP Leadership Academy

Scratch Entrepreneur
David Quick is Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops

Scratch Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 53:08


There are a lot of terms that could define entrepreneurship: Risky, busy, confusing, overwhelming, fun, inspiring, and on and on. Starting and growing your own business is one of the most challenging adventures a person can go on. But there’s another word used a lot to describe owning a business and that’s lonely. So many entrepreneurs describe moments of isolation. Maybe it’s physical isolation, especially early on but more often, the isolation is mental. The buck stops with you. And that means every idea, every decision ultimately falls on your lap. Your left to ponder not only the future but also the past. Maybe there’s an entrepreneur out there who’s got it all figured out but most of us, we’re obsessed about decisions, paths, and outcomes. Each tiny moment swirls inside our head. What’s right, what’s wrong, where should the money go and where did the money go. At first we’re constantly sharing every thought and idea with friends and family. But one subtle cue after another teach us to stop talking about it all the time. These people love us but they don’t really understand. So we recess, into ourselves and, well, feel kind of lonely. This is why smart business owners find people to talk with, to bounce ideas off of, that they trust to listen and more importantly, to provide a reflection from the real world of what’s actually going on. Take this podcast, Scratch Entrepreneur. I think it’s cool, of course, or I wouldn’t do it. I obsess about it. How to structure interviews, music, hosting, microphones, everything. But to be honest, I’m not totally sure what’s good and what isn’t. It’s a lonely feeling to think you’re doing something great and at the same time have no idea. I clearly need to reach out and find a community of trusted advisors. Today’s guest has built a business around solving this issue. He helps bulls thrive in china shops. He’ll explain that a little later on but the essence of David Quick’s business is to remove that isolation from the equation. To provide a coach, a mentor, a mirror reflecting the perspective from outside. As it turns out, he’s been playing that role since some kid asked him in middle school to help play a middle c. This interview is peppered with life lesson and advice on business ownership. David has seen it all, and he has an unusual ability to break life lessons into simple memorable anecdotes that will make you a better business owner and a better person. So strap in for the stories and advice of David Quick. What were formative moments that made you who you are? David was a great saxophone player as a kid. As he got into high school younger kids would ask him to teach them how to play. So he would. He learned at that point that teaching and coaching were things he loved. So how did you end up at the highest levels of corporate America? That road traveled through the Navy. David spent over a decade as a Naval officer and he attributes much of his adult foundation to that. When he finally left the Navy he really had no idea what to do. There was an opportunity wselling laboratory equipment, so he took it. The life lesson there was learn the lingo, look for a guide, and work hard. As soon as David got planted in the laboratory sales world he started climbing ladders. He buzzed through companies like Miles Laboratories that became Bahr Laboratories. He mastered the sales process, took on leadership roles, and generally was always moving up to the next thing. Then he started getting hired to grow businesses. Later in his career he landed at Roach Laboratories involved in innovative projects that essentially gave David to opportunity to spend company money to start businesses under the umbrella of Roach Diagnostics. From there he dug into the venture What are the core questions you ask new clients? What does Thriving mean? Who do you wanna be? What do you wanna do? What do you wanna have? David’s experience with his coach finding the best way to thrive You have the herd you deserve Do you have the people in the right seats What’s the foundation every business needs? Vision – This is all about the picture that the founder has for the business. What does it mean to Thrive? Core Values – Who are our model citizens? Who are the people we want to clone? What are the characteristics associated with that?Expectation – Are you the New England Patriots or the Cleveland Browns. Engagement - How are the three above pieces integrated into everyday life? Special thanks to David Quick for taking the time to share the Helping Bulls story with us Mentioned in the episode: • Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati • Miles Laboratories www.bayer.com • Bayer Laboratories • Wall Street Journal  • J&J Laboratories  • Roche Diagnostics • Mastermind  • Culture Index  • New England Patriots  • Cleveland Browns • Chicago Cubs  • Theo Epstein  • Joe Madden  • Music by Mark Vinten The show was produced and edited by me Jeremy Goodrich. The music is by my high school buddy Mark Vinten. Every morning he would swing by and pick me up for school. Mark’s school taxi was one of my favorite vehicles ever a 1980 Volkswagon Vanagon poptop. If you enjoyed this podcast, there’s a couple of things we need you to do right now. First subscribe to Scratch Entrepreneur on itunes, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you listen to podcasts so you can hear future episodes as soon as we release them. While you’re there, please give the show a review. We’d love to know what you liked, what you didn’t, and what you want to hear next. Then, please share the show with whoever you think it will inspire. Until the next time, We truly appreciate you listening.   Need Shine? More great stories & information at: Youtube - Blog - Podcast Facebook - Twitter

Your Working Life with Caroline Dowd-Higgins

David Quick is CEO of Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops empowering people who run companies to work fewer hours, be more successful, and build stringer relationships.

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