Ep 149 - "Friend Or A$$hole"

In this episode of "Head, Heart, and Boots" Chris and Brandon really get into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to lead with integrity. Dive into discussions that aren't just theoretical but drawn from the trenches of both military and business leadership.  What You'll Get From This Episode:   Leadership Real Talk: Get the lowdown on the true ups and downs of leadership, from hardcore military service to the front lines of business management.  Balancing Act: Master the art of juggling accountability with maintaining genuine relationships, and understand why it’s critical for not just surviving but thriving as a leader.  Life Lessons Meet Business: Connect with the stories and analogies that show how personal experiences shape our professional lives and vice versa. Give this episode a listen and arm yourself with insights that could change how you handle your business and personal relationships. Don’t forget to follow and share the podcast to keep up with our community of savvy leaders. If this episode hits home, drop us a five-star review! Thank you sponsors!  Liftify is for restorers who are looking to accelerate their online reviews. Consistent and fresh Google Reviews are critical to growing your online presence and establishing trust with your brand. Don’t leave it to chance, partner with Liftify and let them capture the feedback your team has earned.  https://www.liftify.com/floodlight  AnswerForce transforms the restoration industry by providing round-the-clock answering solutions. Their skilled team ensures no call goes unanswered, capturing and qualifying leads, scheduling appointments, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Benefit from industry expertise, scalability, and customized scripting while saving costs compared to in-house solutions. With AnswerForce, your business growth potential becomes limitless. https://www.answerforce.com/floodlight C&R Magazine is the industry’s oldest and longest running media outlet. The team brings restorers all the current news, developments, education and resources that impact our business and the teams we lead. From print media to podcasts, C&R ensures the industry news you need is accessible from anywhere.  https://candrmagazine.com  Actionable Insights. The Actionable Xactimate Profile by Actionable Insights offers live guidance for more accurate and complete estimates in Xactimate, preventing costly errors and improving your team's workflow. It's an essential upgrade for enhanced estimating accuracy and efficiency. https://getinsights.org/floodlight    Is Your Restoration Company Running at Peak Performance? 🔸Take the 15-minute Business Opportunity Audit. https://www.floodlightgrp.com/audit This quick audit analyzes 19 critical areas of your business against industry best practices. Get a complete health check and roadmap to: - Increase Profitability - Improve Efficiencies - Gain a Competitive Edge Floodlight Consulting Group provides customized consulting and training support for restoration companies looking to grow and scale their business. 100% Tailored to each client Formal consulting sessions for owners and key leaders Full one-on-one access to the Floodlight team and their network of industry experts