Building a Business with Excellence and Love: The Andre Dantzler Journey

In this episode, Mark Labriola II and Benjamin Manley interview Andre Dantzler from SociallyU. Andre shares his journey from working in the corporate world to starting his own business and the importance of systems and mindset in building a successful business. He emphasizes the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and the importance of finding alignment in your work. Andre also discusses the balance between work and family life and the process of discovering your identity and purpose. He shares his experience of hiring and growing his team, emphasizing the value of caring for employees and creating a positive customer experience. Andre also highlights the significance of excellence and love in his approach to business. He explains how sharing knowledge and secrets has been revolutionary for his company. Overall, Andre's journey showcases the power of building a team, fostering ownership, and prioritizing the well-being of both employees and customers.TakeawaysEntrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart and requires resilience and optimism.Finding alignment in your work and saying no to opportunities that don't align with your values and strengths is crucial.Balancing work and family life is essential, and it's important to prioritize and be present in each area.Discovering your identity and purpose takes time and self-reflection.Growth in business often requires hiring and surrounding yourself with the right people. Building a successful business requires a systems mindset and the ability to ask the right questions.Hiring employees instead of relying solely on contractors can lead to a more cohesive and committed team.Excellence and love are key guiding principles for creating a positive customer experience.Sharing knowledge and secrets can lead to growth and attract clients who appreciate transparency and value.Chapters00:00 Introduction to The Friday Habit01:01 Guest Introduction: Andre Dantzler from SociallyU02:27 Andre's Origin Story and Business Journey08:54 Leaving the Corporate World and Starting His Own Business13:15 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship19:19 Balancing Work and Family Life25:32 Finding Alignment and Saying No to Opportunities29:34 Discovering Identity and Purpose35:33 Growth and Hiring in the Business35:46 The Importance of Systems and Mindset36:46 Challenges and Growth in the Studio37:33 The Impact of Growth on Systems39:14 Hiring and Financial Considerations40:28 The Difference Between Contractors and Employees41:48 Creating a Team and Fostering Ownership44:31 Building a Sustainable Business45:53 The Importance of Excellence and Love47:48 Creating a Positive Customer Experience50:42 The Role of Hospitality in Shaping Culture53:12 The Power of Caring for People56:05 The Value of Sharing Secrets and Knowledge01:01:42 Connecting with Socially InclinedGo to TheFridayHabit.com to find show notes for this episode. There you can also find links to our websites and ways to get in touch. At the bottom of the page you can download our guide to the Friday Habit system that will show you how to set aside one full day each week dedicated to working on your business instead of in your business.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a review in the Apple podcasts app.If you have a question or a topic you’d like us to cover don’t forget to record us a quick voice memo and send it to [email protected] for listening to The Friday Habit.Until next time. Live every day like it’s Friday.Listen, rate, and subscribe!Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts