Guest Info
Chad Peterman, President & Co-Founder - Peterman Brothers
Chad Peterman is the President and Co- Founder of Peterman Brothers. Under the leadership of Chad and his brother Tyler, Peterman has grown to a company of over 500 employees serving the Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie, Bloomington, Columbus, & Fort Wayne, Indiana markets.
Chad has written two books, with his most recent being “Can’t Stop the Growth: How to Build a Culture That Takes Care of Your Customers.” He also hosts the podcast “You Can’t Stop the Growth.”
Show Notes
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Employees’ well-being and drive should be a priority
- You can’t lead anyone until you’re able to lead yourself
- Support your team instead of commanding them
What to listen for:
[03:01] Investing in your own people
[06:09] How to develop a skill set to flourish in trade
[12:10] Chad’s approach to leadership culture
[15:36] Turning work into a safe space
[18:12] How to find common ground with employees
[20:31] The need for giving up complete control
[25:20] Removing obstacles to learning skills
[30:54] Quick questions with Chad
[35:04] Chad’s challenge to leaders for making a more human workplace
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