About this episode
Starting a small business is daunting. Many people with massive potential don’t take advantage of the opportunities out of fear, but that’s exactly why we need to take the plunge. There are unique benefits to running a smaller, more nimble operation, especially right now. Small business leadership isn’t for everyone, but those up for the task stand to gain massive success. What unique opportunities do small businesses have? How can we keep pushing forward and stay optimistic even when faced with challenges? How can we build the right teams to make the most of the opportunity? Scott Ashton, President and CEO of Aerox, joins me to discuss how he’s built a small business that packs a punch. As a small business owner, every day is a learning experience. If you’re open to adapting every day, hour and minute, you can be really successful. -Scott Ashton Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode How to instill a sense of responsibility in our teams Our reputations are on the line as small business owners, so we have to ensure our employees deliver. The best way to do this is by leading by example. When a leader gets the job done in spite of challenges, the team sees it’s possible for them too. The importance of checking in with our teams One of the benefits of a small business is the ability to communicate easily with our employees. Share positive feedback with everyone so they know they’re on the right track. If a customer commends the service, let them know! How to stay optimistic in the face of setbacks It’s second nature to feel despondent when something goes wrong, whether we receive negative feedback or don’t meet our targets. To combat this, we have to learn from the experience and keep moving forward. Guest Bio: Scott Ashton is the President and CEO of Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems. A passionate business aviation executive, Scott thrives on building client-focused, operationally excellent organizations led by highly skilled teams. Scott has extensive experience in the aviation industry, having served in multiple management and leadership roles throughout his career. To find out more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottashton www.aerox.com https://m.facebook.com/pg/aeroxoxygen/posts/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 You can also email Scott at: Scott@aerox.com Learn More About Your Host: Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers. Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes, AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.