What Investors are Looking For & Building Profitable Teams

Today it is a special one as we explore how relationships affect our success in business from an investor, leader, and great father. We are honored to bring Ben Chatraw. He has become a close friend in, and out of the soccer field. He has an incredible story going from running a hedge fund to becoming a faith-driven leader. He really showed us the power of the right, and genuine connections, and how it transforms into business momentum. We talked about: How to recognize authenticity Managing people VS Leading People, and how most people have it wrong The one thing that can help you create bigger margins. How Ben almost died!!! This one is special! Thanks Ben for coming on and sharing your message. Enjoy! Timestamped Overview: 00:00 Passionate welcome to the show about relationships. 04:15 Sharing experiences, relationships, and support in entrepreneurship. 08:18 Balancing networking and authentic connections in business. 12:21 Communication and intuition skills improve with practice. 13:01 "Be interesting, be interested; ask good questions." 16:40 Non-soccer player aims for World Cup. 21:11 Connecting with non-technical dreamers, building internal teams. 25:01 Navigating challenges and opportunities in business growth. 27:37 Manager's skills include relational, accountability, and trust. 30:44 Effective team building through strategic hiring process. 34:56 Prioritize long-term purpose over monetary gain. 38:14 Kids learning through trial and error process. 41:39 Recognizing value of mentorship and relationships. 44:40 Liver transplant governed by critical condition, not waiting. 45:46 Doctor's warning, plea for life-saving transplant help. 51:46 Nurturing relationships is easier than thought. 52:35 Appreciation for inspiring us to be better. Connect with Ben: LinkedIn Connect with Fonzi: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Connect with LUISDA: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Subscribe to the podcast on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all previous episodes here. If this episode was helpful, please don’t forget to leave us a review by clicking here, and share it with a friend.