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The Fine Art of Growing a Business with Russ Hawkins

Summary In this conversation, Russ Hawkins, CEO of Agilence, shares his journey from intrapreneurship to leading a successful data analytics company. He discusses the importance of innovation, leadership, and understanding market trends, particularly in the context of AI and technology. Russ emphasizes the need for growth, strategic direction, and the value of customer relationships in business. He also provides practical advice for founders on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of bootstrapping before seeking external capital. Takeaways Russ Hawkins has a rich background in both intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship.He emphasizes the importance of innovation within large companies.Understanding customer needs is crucial for business success.AI is a significant trend that can enhance business operations.Leaders must be willing to pivot and change strategies when necessary.Building strong relationships with customers is key to growth.Founders should bootstrap their businesses as long as possible before seeking external funding.Effective leadership involves knowing when to make tough decisions about personnel.Russ advocates for a data-driven approach to decision-making.The ability to adapt to technological changes is essential for long-term success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 11:07 Intrapreneurship and Innovation 19:42 Leadership and Change Management 26:53 Trends in Technology and AI 32:01 Leveraging AI for Contract Management 34:25 AI's Impact on Productivity and Development 36:16 The Evolution of Technology and Bandwidth 38:17 Embracing Change: The Role of AI in Business 40:09 The CEO's Perspective on Hiring and Staffing 42:31 Strategic Direction and Capital Allocation 44:25 The Importance of People in Business 46:27 Customer-Centric Business Strategies 48:32 Knowing When to Pivot or Cut Losses 57:22 Advice for Founders: Bootstrap and Retain Control Connect with Russ: Website: ⁠https://www.agilenceinc.com/⁠ Credits: Hosted by Ryan Roghaar Produced by Ryan Roghaar Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM    The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show: eggscast.com @eggshow on X and Instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @djontic on twitter Ryan Roghaar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar