Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast – Mike Howard

Introduction

Mike Howard is a husband, father, and entrepreneur. After 16 years in law enforcement, Mike managed to replace that income in just 90 days with his new junk removal business. Starting with humble beginnings, Mike began his venture with one trailer and the simple task of picking up one couch. During our conversation, Mike delves into the intricacies of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between working in the business and working on the business. He shares candid insights into the challenges he’s faced, from the inevitable obstacles of truck breakdowns to the complexities of staffing, as well as the importance of trusting one’s instincts and staying true to one’s goals. Mike also shares his wife’s miraculous recovery after a near-fatal accident, and how her resilience and determination led her to compete in a bodybuilding competition shortly after that incident.

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Highlights From The Episode

  • Time: [00:00:00]
    Encouragement to persevere
  • Time: [00:01:03]
    Business growth and advice
  • Time: [00:03:46]
    Transition from law enforcement to entrepreneurship
  • Time: [00:05:32]
    Importance of customer communication
  • Time: [00:05:50]
    Business expansion and diversification
  • Time: [00:11:05]
    Transitioning from working in to on the business
  • Time: [00:14:03]
    Sponsorship mentions
  • Time: [00:17:48]
    Dealing with challenges in business
  • Time: [00:20:03]
    Hiring and building a quality team
  • Time: [00:22:43]
    Importance of knowing your numbers and pricing
  • Time: [00:38:55]
    Importance of quality time with spouse
  • Time: [00:39:47]
    Defining levels of involvement in business
  • Time: [00:40:27]
    Role of spouse in the business
  • Time: [00:41:22]
    Exciting upcoming business launches
  • Time: [00:42:41]
    Spouse as cheerleader vs. coach analogy
  • Time: [00:43:36]
    Spouse’s physical recovery update
  • Time: [00:44:48]
    Spouse’s perseverance in bodybuilding competitions
  • Time: [00:45:44]
    Sharing inspiring stories through podcast
  • Time: [00:45:15]
    Origin of the name “Hulk Addicts”
  • Time: [00:51:31]
    Long-term goal of expanding and franchising

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