EP 11: How to Survive a Business War: Lessons in Leadership, Layoffs & Pivots

EP 11: How to Survive a Business War: Lessons in Leadership, Layoffs & Pivots

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Building a business is hard.

Regardless if it's a brand, agency, or SaaS, we all have war stories about how we had to fail to succeed... and layoffs.

The entire podcast circles around:
- Pivots and Tough Business Decisions
- Discussions around Intuit's "Performance Layoff."
- How we think companies should handle layoffs
- Advice on what to employees should ask an employer

In this episode of The ASOM Pod,  Jimmy Kim (CIO and founder of Sendlane) and John Roman (CEO and co-founder of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO & Co-Founder of Praella) and Bryan MacDonald (Director of Ecommerce at Oma's Pride) dive into challenging experiences in the business world, discussing various 'war stories' that shaped their business strategies and leadership styles.

The episode covers the impacts of company cultures, the complexities of layoffs, and the critical importance of strategic pivots in uncertain times. Sharing personal anecdotes and lessons learned, they provide insights into managing both good times and bad, while maintaining a strong company culture.

The episode concludes with a reflection on the evolving workforce, ethical considerations in layoffs, and practical advice for job seekers to better understand prospective employers.

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00:00 Teaser
01:13 Introducing the ASOM Pod
01:38 Meet the Hosts
04:13 War Stories: Business Battles
05:22 The Importance of Celebrating Success
06:18 A Masterclass in What Not to Do
09:34 The Aftermath of Poor Decisions
14:01 The Value of Having a Plan B
18:28 The Power of the Pivot
21:51 Adapting to Larger Clients
24:37 Facing Unexpected Challenges
28:12 Struggling to Make Ends Meet
28:27 A Chance Encounter with Mika, MMAWarehouse
29:21 Building a Network from Scratch
31:39 The Harsh Reality of Layoffs
33:54 Ethics and Leadership in Business
38:54 The Evolving Workforce and Layoffs
50:42 Advice for Job Seekers
54:06 Conclusion and Future Topics