Scaling Businesses & Knowing When to Exit: Greg Davis

Join us for episode 262 of Gathering The Kings Podcast, featuring our guest, Greg Davis, the CEO of Bigleaf Networks. Rising from a restaurant tragedy to tech titan, Greg pivoted his career with a unique twist, pouring his operational prowess into the tech space, laser-focused on human safety. With five high-impact tech ventures to his name, he's a powerhouse in business strategy and a master at rallying teams towards crystal-clear goals.Get ready to be blown away with Greg's fresh takes on universal business processes, strategic decision-making, and value creation. You'll get an insider's look into how he navigates large operations, leans into his gut instincts, and even the story behind "Hunger Rush", a nod to his family roots. Greg, the perfect blend of super-smart and super-relatable, will ignite your business thinking. So, brace yourself and hit that play button – this is a must-listen episode!During this episode, you will learn about;[01:13]  Introduction to Greg Davis and his business[05:11]  Greg’s burning desire that keeps him pushing[10:43]  A good decision that Greg has made in his career [18:39]  Greg reflects on what causes bad decisions[23:57]  Greg’s decision making process[26:59]  How and when to trust your gut to make decisions[29:43]  One KPI Greg would track if he had to choose only one?[32:09]  Greg’s book recommendations[35:12]  How Greg obsesses over work and family [38:29]  What advice would Greg give to his younger self?[40:13]  How to connect with Greg Davis[41:18]  Info on Gathering The Kings MastermindNotable Quotes"Greed is compelling, and it's available all the time." - Greg Davis"My lesson to everyone else is: when the boat leaves the dock, you want to be on the dock waving." - Greg Davis"You can burn a lot of calories chasing things that don't necessarily make sense." - Greg Davis"Great ideas that you can't execute are a waste of time." - Greg Davis"I waited way too long to start making big-boy decisions in my life." - Greg Davis"There is a whole skillset that a woman has, especially in the way she thinks, that I don't have. That's the part I'm always trying to pick from." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"Go be all that you're meant to be. Make bold decisions." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Bissinger, Buzz. Three Nights in August. Houghton Mifflin, 2005.Three Nights In August: Strategy, Heartbreak, and Joy Inside the Mind of a Manager: Bissinger, Buzz: 9780618710539: Amazon.com: BooksLencioni, Patrick. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. Jossey-Bass, 2002.The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable: Patrick M. Lencioni,Patrick Lencioni: 9788126522743: Amazon.com: BooksHorowitz, Ben. The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers. HarperBusiness, 2014.

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