From Blue-Collar Success to Visionary Leadership: Building Teams and Businesses That Thrive
Per Diem Podcast
Jump in the front seat as the host Keaton Turner takes you on a daily ride through his life as if you were sitting right there in the action with him. The Per Diem Podcast is a daily dialogue of the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a business.
Keaton Turner
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From Blue-Collar Success to Visionary Leadership: Building Teams and Businesses That Thrive

S2 E22 • May 22, 2025 • 55 mins

In this episode, Keaton Turner explores the idea that even less knowledgeable individuals can succeed in business by focusing on customer interactions and problem-solving. He highlights the importance of staying informed, thinking independently, and learning from blue-collar entrepreneurs. Insights include building effective teams, overcoming challenges, and seizing opportunities. Keaton shares lessons from failures, the success of American small businesses, and the significance of visibility and networking. The episode wraps up with thoughts on fostering a positive company culture and guiding decisions through vision and values.

Key Points

  • There are less intelligent people with fewer resources achieving great success, so lack of intelligence is not an excuse for not pursuing your goals.
  • Successful individuals, regardless of their intelligence, are relentless, start taking action, and learn to figure things out along the way.
  • Building a strong team and maintaining a clear vision and core values are essential for creating a successful business and organizational culture.
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