29: Leverage NFL Systems with Shawn Harper

Former NFL lineman Shawn Harper is the owner and operator of American Services and Protection, a security firm based in Columbus, Ohio. He also owns Bridge Builders International, an inter-denominational non-profit helping children in developing countries. We discuss how successful NFL systems can be applied to the business world and how to create a team-based winning culture.

 

Timestamps

[01:24] How Shawn transitioned from the NFL into entrepreneurship

[04:58] Shawn and his company’s definition of winning

[07:57] How to build a culture focused on winning long-term

[09:55] Incorporating the team into a company’s big win

[16:45] American Services and Protection’s big, hairy, and audacious goal

[20:07] Successful frameworks from the NFL that mid-sized businesses can use

[24:56] Habits that can help you improve your business system and achieve your goals

[28:05] Defining excellent communication

[31:34] Shawn’s definition of outstanding leadership

[36:25] How to get your people to align with your company’s goals

[41:30] Growing your company through personal selling

[45:20] Shawn’s ideal audience

Links and Resources

Shawn’s LinkedIn

Shawn’s Website

Shawn’s Latest Book

Shawn’s Instagram

Steve’s soon-to-be-published book

https://StevePreda.com