Episode 589: Why the grind and hustle matter, with Thom King
Thom King is the founder of Steviva Brands, one of the largest importers, manufacturers, and distributors of clean-label sweetening systems and natural sweeteners that provide consumers with a healthy alternative to sugar. Focusing on simple, elegant solutions that yield a dramatic impact, his work is responsible for food manufacturers creating products that contain 50% – 90% fewer sugars. Part CEO, part personal development work, and part biohacker-info geek, Thom is a self-confessed serial entrepreneur.
What you’ll learn about in this episode
- How to take a genesis of an idea and turn that idea into a business
- The importance of never doubting yourself when facing struggles in your business
- Understanding the grind and hustle needed to succeed in business
- Using your experiences in business, both good and bad, to shape the person you are
- How contributions by your employees and customers impact your success
- Why leadership is the most critical skill business owners need to master
- How surrounding yourself with the very best people leads to success
- Avoiding pitfalls in your business by having standard operating procedures
- Why looking for emotional intelligence in new hires is important
- The power of planning your work and working your plan
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How to best connect with Thom:
- Website: www.steviva.com
- Twitter: @thomking
- Email: thom.king@steviva.com
Stephen Woessner
Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media.