{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"After the First Million","title":"From trouble to triumph: lessons in resilience with Tiffany Sauder","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2965,"description":"What does it take to lead a company to success through turbulent times?In this episode, join Tiffany Sauder, CEO of Element Three and a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, shares her journey of steering her company through two significant economic downturns and earning multiple spots on the Inc. 5000 list. Tiffany provides a candid exploration of her entrepreneurial path, discussing the challenges of expanding her agency during the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting leadership roles for company growth, and balancing family life.Tune in to discover how Tiffany successfully navigated the \"messy middle\" of her journey and emerged stronger.Key takeaways:Adaptability and Decisive Leadership: Tiffany emphasized the importance of quick decision-making during the COVID-19 crisis. It was through immediate action and clear communication that they managed to navigate those uncharted waters. Embracing Team Collaboration: Tiffany’s shift from an \"I\" to a \"we\" mentality highlights her move towards a collaborative, team-based approach. By delegating day-to-day tasks and concentrating on key areas, leaders can enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Aligning Values with Financial Goals: The episode explores the challenge of balancing personal values with financial ambitions. Tiffany stresses maintaining health, sleep, and relationships while pursuing professional goals, advocating for a balanced approach to success that incorporates passion, financial savvy, and a strong company culture.Timestamps:00:00 Control, planning, and risk-taking.05:33 Seeking influence, authority; upbringing shapes perspective.07:59 Taking risks in your 20s09:36 Finance background transitioned into marketing15:40 Founders need passion, energy, and magnetism17:41 Offering resources and investing in employees' growth21:45 Bigger campaigns, risk, accountability, testing, client partnership23:06 Mindset: turning \"never\" and \"always\" into opportunities28:29 Business coach lessons31:20 Adversity...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wdMhtvehhRYqMuQ34XEXgQ2WUJeASFp5VXPnw_0yWb8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yOWU4/OWYwNmQzNjcxOGRj/OTVjYmMwYTYzZWJl/ZDY0Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}