What if the real secret to scaling a business isn't the balance sheet, it's servant leadership? On this episode of the Shift Happens Podcast, Simon Beltran, CEO of O'Neill Companies, breaks down how he turned a 1908 print shop into a thriving, 100% employee-owned creative ecosystem without ever sacrificing his values. Simon shares how servant leadership shapes every decision at O'Neill Companies, from the strategic acquisition of agency Rule 29 to blending organic growth with a strong employee-owned culture across teams in Phoenix, Tempe, and fully remote locations. He dives into the company culture rituals that make ownership real for every employee—radical transparency, quarterly town halls, an EOS-based management system, and even official "huggers" on staff.
Host: Kamila Adamatti | Guest: Simon Beltran
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer
Company: O'Neil Printing
LinkedIn: in/simon-beltran-7413682/
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