Tony Kitchens - Business Strategy Consultant

Tony Kitchens, a business strategy consultant, joined the podcast Absolute Business Mindset to discuss the importance of having a business mindset. Tony explained that business is a 24/7 endeavor and that it is not possible to achieve a perfect work-life balance. Tonys' upbringing reflects his current attitude towards business. He remembers his former boss telling him that there is no work-life balance when working in a large corporation, and he believes that his family understands that his dedication to his career is necessary in order to provide them with the lifestyle they want and need. Tony emphasizes that taking time away from Netflix and other activities is worth it in the long run. Tony and the interviewer discussed the importance of humility in being an entrepreneur.

Tony attributes his humility to the values instilled in him by his parents. The interviewer then asked Tony which is more important for an entrepreneur, authority or humility. Tony replied that Humility is 100% more important. He believes that authority should not be wielded like a sword or a gun and that if an entrepreneur wants people to follow them, they must connect with them on an individual basis.

The interviewer then remarked that if an entrepreneur uses authority, they will be left alone and Tony agreed. The conversation is about the importance of employees in businesses. The speaker discussed Gary Vee's evolution from promoting hustle and grind to being kind to his employees and treating them like peers. The host then mentioned Tony's participation in Toastmasters, which is an organization that helps people develop their motivational speaking skills.

The host concluded by reiterating the importance of evolving as an entrepreneur and the magic that comes with it.

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