Episode 109: Tom Jarvis on Unlocking Business Potential and The Power of Autonomy and Focus

Every time I speak with Tom Jarvis, MD at Wilderness - The Social Media Agency, I leave feeling calm, inspired and bursting with ideas for my business and I know you will feel the same after you listen to this episode.
Tom's blend of success and humility shines through as he shares invaluable lessons from his entrepreneurial career and I could talk to him for hours.
Key discussion points:
- How using a scorecard created structure and insight to measure success and allowed him to focus on key areas for improvement.
- The ability to identify a gap in the market and see the vision for what is needed.
- Tom’s story of accidentally setting up an agency.
- The significance of focus and self-awareness in driving business growth and achieving success.
- The benefits of creating a culture of autonomy and ownership in the workplace.
- Insights into the emotional aspects of selling a business and the lessons learned from such experiences.
- How Tom defined his leadership style during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- And the advantages of having a young and dynamic leadership team.
I’d love to know what inspires you in this episode and the action it has encouraged you to take.
Let us know your thoughts! Please leave us a comment.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:43 What is a stand-out courageous moment for Tom?
04:47 Navigating Uncertainty and building a feeling of safety in the workplace.
08:11 How did Wilderness Agency come to be? and what were the early learning curves?
11:35 Personal values vs Business values, and where they crossover.
14:09 Knowing when to say no and what success looks like for you.
19:06 The emotional side of leadership.
20:47 Effectively using a scorecard to track your progress.
24:23 Embracing and encouraging autonomy in the workplace.
31:35 The benefits and gaps of having a young leadership team.
35:29 Navigating challenges as a team to build trust.
40:22 How has the acquisition changed Tom's perspective in his work.
42:16 What advice would Tom give to his younger self and final thoughts.
48:42 Outro.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this, Tom! 👏

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It's really an excellent episode.