Ep.28 | Creating the Business You Want to See in the World with Samantha Williford of Lost Hill Lake Events

This episode was a BLAST to record. Sam from Lost Hill Lake is one of Shay’s long-time childhood friends, and this conversation really felt like we were all just hanging out at a sleepover.

Join us as we dive really deep into what it actually means to be a leader in a growing business, and how Sam’s approach to hiring is a game-changer.

We also chat about what it means to have a win-win-win business, and how open communication and radical responsibility can not only be good for clients but also for the growth of a business itself.

Enjoy :)

OVERVIEW OF THE EPISODE:

• Sam’s story of following curiosity to building a multi-6 figure year business

• Growing the capacity to learn as you go

• The reality of the difference between an online business and a physical business

• A lesson in learning how to release the things you can’t control while having backup plans 

• The truth about the first 5 years in business

• A different (and more powerful) approach to hiring and team building and bringing the human back into it 

• Why Sam’s business has a really high employee retention rate 

• How taking personal responsibility and honest communication can change the game when dealing with clients

• Sam’s honest approach to leadership and how it’s helping the business flourish

About Samantha Williford:

Samantha Williford is the owner and operating manager at Lost Hill Lake, a weddings and events venue on her family's 200-acre farm. She's dedicated to building an intentional business that prioritizes giving back to its team, their community, the natural environment, and turning a profit. Samantha is a mother to 2 young kids, an avid swimmer with a passion for growth and development work, and a travel enthusiast. You can usually catch Samantha dreaming up her next big idea or taking a nap. "Life's all about balance.”

 

Website: https://www.losthilllakeevents.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/losthilllakeevents/

 

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