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Braving Business: Tales of Entrepreneurial Resilience and Courage in the Face of Adversity

Thinking Ahead and Playing Smart: Stearns Financial's Founder & CEO Dennis Stearns on Strategic Growth and Resilience

Braving Business: Tales of Entrepreneurial Resilience and Courage in the Face of Adversity

Tal J Zlotnitsky

Entrepreneurship, How To, Business, Education

4.91.5K Ratings

🗓️ 20 January 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Braving Business, we welcome Dennis Stearns, a financial strategist, futurist, and entrepreneur renowned for his ability to navigate complex challenges and anticipate future trends. As the founder of Stearns Financial Group, Dennis has helped countless business owners think ahead and play smart, creating sustainable success even in uncertain times.

With accolades like "Entrepreneur of the Year" and "Most Admired CEO," Dennis’s career spans decades of advising companies on innovative growth strategies, value acceleration, and creative exit planning. He is also the author of “Ninja Entrepreneurs: How Top Business Owners Achieve Success” and “Fourth Quarter Fumbles: How Successful People Avoid Critical Mistakes in the Last Quarter of Life.”

In this conversation, Dennis shares:

  • The critical role of adaptability in building a successful business.
  • Lessons from his experience as a chess master and how strategy applies to leadership.
  • Memorable stories of helping businesses pivot, innovate, and scale.
  • How to prepare for future challenges and stay ahead of the curve.
  • Insights on the evolving role of leadership and the power of building resilient teams.

Dennis also highlights his work with Triad Growth Partners, focusing on CleanTech innovations, and his passion for empowering business owners to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Whether you’re scaling a business, navigating a transition, or planning for the future, Dennis’s wisdom will equip you with the tools to think smarter, act decisively, and achieve lasting success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Resilience comes from surrounding yourself with the right people and being prepared to pivot when needed.
  • Strategy is as much about anticipating future challenges as it is about solving today’s problems.
  • Building a great team culture is a cornerstone of long-term business success.

Connect with Dennis Stearns:

Contact Us: Visit www.bravingbusiness.com for more information, resources, and episodes.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey there, I'm Talz Latnitsky from Ignite IT Consulting. You know me from the Braving Business

0:07.2

podcast, but when I'm not behind the mic, I'm helping tech startups and established companies

0:12.1

ignite their full potential. I also help entrepreneurs and businesses in distress reset for success.

0:18.6

With over three decades of entrepreneurial success,

0:21.4

I bring hands-on experience to drive growth,

0:23.8

navigate turnarounds, raise capital,

0:26.2

and lead to innovation.

0:28.0

Whether it's executive coaching or strategic transformation,

0:30.9

I'm here to turn your business challenges into success stories.

0:34.8

Visit igniteitconsulting.com and let's spark that change together.

0:39.8

That's igniteit consulting.com. Your journey to business brilliance starts now.

0:47.7

And one last quick thing. If you enjoy this episode, please stay on after the show to learn more about

0:52.8

the Braving Business Podcast and other great episodes for you to discover. And now, let's get the show started.

1:14.3

Well, hello there.

1:15.3

Hey there, buddy.

1:16.0

How are you?

1:17.8

I am well, Mr. Green jeans.

1:20.3

Look at that resplendent green shirt you have on.

1:20.8

Very nice.

1:21.3

I know.

1:22.6

It's actually Publix. It's a public's, you know, Publix is a grocery chain in the southeast.

1:28.6

And I'm in Tampa Bay, Florida, as you know, and it's our grocery chain.

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