Levership is a combination of leverage and leadership - it's focusing your time on what will generate outsized returns. In other words, high-leverage leadership.
Together Matt Symes and Chris Johnston have both been in the trenches of entrepreneurship and through the Levership podcast share how they tackle challenges, ignite growth, and build profitable businesses.
They don't just talk theory. They dive deep into the real-life experiences of leaders from growing companies to uncover how they maximize the return on their time. Stay tuned as we explore the pivotal moments, the challenging decisions, and the innovative strategies of leverage and leadership.
Why Your Best Investment Might Not Be a New Machine
In this episode of the Levership Podcast, Chris Johnson and Matt Symes discuss the importance of building a sellable business, the various types of investments entrepreneurs can make, and the critical role of process improvement in maximizing returns. They emphasize the need for entrepreneurs to be intentional about their investments, particularly in processes and people, to create a sustainable business that serves their best life. The conversation also touches on preparing for business exit and the importance of normalizing financials to attract potential buyers.
Takeaways:
Every aspiring entrepreneur should have a sellable business.
Investing in process improvement is often overlooked.
You can gain more from investing in processes than equipment.
Investing in skills is crucial for growth.
Normalizing your P&L can provide better insights into investments.
Investing 20 cents on the dollar is essential for growth.
You can have both a thriving business and a fulfilling life.
Stop subjecting yourself to the tyranny of your business.
Get intentional about the engine of your business.
Building a business that serves your best life is possible.
14 Jan 2025
The Busy Myth: Maximizing Leadership Time
Matt Symes and Chris Johnston explore how leaders can break free from the busy myth and maximize their time by prioritizing intentional time allocation, energy management, and deep work to achieve their goals effectively.
8 Jan 2025
What Is Good Strategy?
In this conversation, Matt Symes and Chris Johnson explore the critical elements of effective strategy in business. They discuss the importance of understanding good versus bad strategy, the necessity of a strategic cadence, and how external market changes impact business decisions. The conversation emphasizes the need for small business owners to step back, analyze their operations, and create a thriving business that serves their lifestyle rather than enslaving them to their work. Through real-life examples, they illustrate how focused strategic planning can lead to significant improvements in business performance.
Takeaways
There's someone in your market succeeding today.
Good strategy is about purposeful decisions.
Strategy is often misunderstood and misapplied.
A strategic cadence is essential for success.
You need to connect strategy to market changes.
Improvement rate is a key metric for control.
Creating a thriving business is the goal of strategy.
Small changes can lead to significant results.
Strategic planning should be a regular practice.
The right strategy can transform your business.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
16,776
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100
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70
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
82
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