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189. Building Balance w/Paul Ballenger & Leslie Kee
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189. Building Balance w/Paul Ballenger & Leslie Kee

This week on Product Coffee ☕️, Kevin chats with guests Leslie Kee and Paul Ballenger about their journey in building businesses like Auctus Security and Ally Assist. They cover military and business leadership, work-life balance, adaptability, and teamwork in high-stress environments. Leslie and Paul share tips on planning, delegation, and work-life balance for new entrepreneurs and product pros.

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Timeline:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Product Coffee Podcast

  • 00:28 Meet Leslie Key & Paul Ballinger

  • 00:59 Paul's Background & Journey

  • 02:07 Leslie's Background & Partnership with Paul

  • 03:22 The Dynamics of Their Partnership

  • 05:03 Challenges & Successes in Entrepreneurship

  • 07:45 Military Influence on Business Leadership

  • 09:55 Building Effective Teams & Maintaining Morale

  • 12:22 Adapting to Virtual Work Environments

  • 15:53 Current Ventures & Future Plans

  • 21:51 Automating Business Processes

  • 22:35 The Importance of Delegation

  • 22:50 Assessing Executive Team Strengths

  • 23:12 Building Effective Teams

  • 25:59 Challenges Faced by Small Businesses

  • 28:20 Tailored Solutions for Business Needs

  • 32:03 Measuring Success & Client Feedback

  • 36:15 Balancing Work & Personal Life

  • 39:42 Conclusion & Final Thoughts

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