Scaling with Purpose: Leadership Lessons from 7 to 300 Employees with Matt Dean

Inspiring People & Places: Architecture, Engineering, And Construction

Anyone can build an average business, but who wants to be average when you can be excellent?

Today on Inspiring People & Places, we are joined by the founder and managing partner of Scare the Bear Capital, Matthew Dean. In this conversation, we hear all about Matt’s background, what led him to his current leadership role, and where he is in his career today.

We delve into the leadership lessons he learned growing his firm, his ‘Markon 100’ principle, and how his leadership style changed as the firm grew. Matt goes on to tell us about the ‘north star’ of Scare the Bear Capital, his favorite book for entrepreneurs to read, the most inspiring quote he can think of, his ideal dinner party guests, and so much more!

Finally, Matt tells us what he wants his legacy to be and encourages people with entrepreneurial spirits (especially veterans) to start small businesses today! Thanks for tuning in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The leadership lessons he learned growing a firm, one contract at a time.

• How his leadership style changed from 100 to 300 employees.

• The ‘north star’ of Scare the Bear Capital.

• Why people in the military would make wonderful entrepreneurs.

Quotes:

“I’m unapologetic about wanting to be profitable.” — Matt Dean

“I truly believe that we can help small business owners achieve financial goals that they could not achieve on their own.” — Matt Dean

“To be good or average in the industry is not very hard. But who wants to be average?” — Matt Dean

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Matt Dean on LinkedIn

Markon Solutions

Shoe Dog

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MCFA

MCFA Careers

BJ Kraemer on LinkedIn