The Art of Building a Winning Team: Tips and Strategies for Scaling Your Business

Ecomm Breakthrough

Andrew Gilliland is the President of Action Holdings, an e-commerce asset management company. Andrew is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of iSpyPens, a pioneering discreet tech solution that protects life, property, and peace of mind. He is a Florida native and graduate of the University of Tampa, where he earned his BS in information technology.

David Hunt of Action Holdings leads several platforms, including vendor onboarding, budget allocation, and acquisitions. Beyond his entrepreneurial duties at Action Holdings, David is also a product designer at PeopleReady, an industrial staffing agency specializing in on-demand labor and skilled workers. David graduated from the State University of New York at Fredonia, earning his BFA in visual arts and new media with a concentration in graphic design.

In this episode…

Being a business owner has its advantages, such as being your own boss, impacting the world, and the potential of high earnings. However, entrepreneurship has many trials and tribulations.

Hiring personnel who meet all the necessary requirements is a common challenge for many businesses. Business leaders Andrew Gilliland and David Hunt share that successful employees fit the company culture, are excited about their job responsibilities, and work efficiently. One strategy to ensure you’re hiring A-players is to conduct employee reviews every three to four months. Create an evaluation document with three metrics: effectiveness and performance, KPIs, and team culture. As business owners, time is valuable, so leadership should be comfortable delegating responsibilities. Conduct time studies to analyze which tasks require more attention, then draft standard operating procedures for those items. This may also indicate that it’s time to hire specialized roles.

In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh Hadley welcomes Andrew Gilliland and David Hunt of Action Holdings for a special strategy audit. Andrew and David share their takeaways, including the importance of employee performance reviews, how to measure employee success and progress, and how to create processes to manage time.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Josh Hadley on LinkedIn
• eComm Breakthrough Consulting
• eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• Email Josh Hadley: [e-mail]
• Hadley Designs
• Hadley Designs on Amazon
• Andrew Gilliland on LinkedIn
• David Hunt on LinkedIn
• Action Holdings

Special Mention(s):

• Kevin King
• Michael E. Gerber on LinkedIn
• The E-myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
• Ryan Deiss on LinkedIn
• The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism by Hubert Joly
• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
• Miro

Related Episode(s):

• “Kevin King’s Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans”
• “Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber”
• “Why You Need to Experience a Mindset Shift When It Comes to Hiring Leaders With Ryan Deiss”