I had the privilege of sitting down with Doug Sandler, a seasoned interviewer and co-host of The Nice Guys on Business Podcast. Doug’s impressive track record includes conversations with industry icons like Gary Vaynerchuk, Arianna Huffington, Dan Harris, and Jeffrey Gitomer, just to name a few. He’s not only a podcasting expert but also a best-selling author of Nice Guys Finish First and a nationally recognized speaker. Doug’s expertise in building relationships and creating impactful content made our conversation both insightful and inspiring.
What We Talked About
Doug and I dove into topics I’m deeply passionate about:
- Creating Long-Term Opportunities: How a focus on relationships, passion, and a long-term perspective can lead to meaningful growth—both in your audience and revenue.
- Focusing on What You Do Best: Staying in your zone of genius, delegating tasks you’re not suited for, and empowering your team to thrive in their areas of strength.
- Empowering Your Team: The importance of allowing team members to take risks, fail, and grow without fear of micromanagement. Sharing knowledge and fostering continuous learning is critical to empowering others.
- Creating Synergy: Recruiting exceptional talent and ensuring operational efficiency by finding someone with complementary skills to your own.
My Lightbulb Moments
Our conversation sparked several key insights:
- Building something great takes time. Focusing on passion and relationships, rather than immediate results, creates sustainable growth and opportunities.
- Knowing what you’re good at—and letting go of the rest—allows you to operate at your highest potential while empowering others to do the same.
- Encouraging your team to make decisions and learn through their experiences fosters a culture of innovation and resilience.
- When building a team, finding someone with an opposite personality or skill set can create a perfect balance for success.
A Quote to Remember
“If you’re focusing on the money, then you’re not focusing on your goal.” – Phil Fornaro
Connect with Doug Sandler
- Website: Turnkey Podcast
- LinkedIn: Doug Sandler
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed being part of it. Doug’s insights and questions brought out some of my best strategies for creating synergy, building teams, and staying true to your vision. Be sure to check it out, and don’t forget to subscribe to The Nice Guys on Business Podcast!