VCFO Deep Dive: Beyond HGTV Success featuring Traci Barrett

“After almost 20 years of doing that nonstop, I started to lose myself a little bit. I started to wonder, is this what I want to do for the next chapter of my life? Is there something else out there for me? When I looked around in corporate America, what I realized and what I saw was that there were a lot of people like me. I really wanted to get off autopilot. I felt like nobody in my life was getting the best part of me.” – Traci Barrett

The finer details of this episode:

• Review and analysis of The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan’s Beyond HGTV Success Featuring Traci Barrett
• Emphasis on the unique thought of the episode
• Exploration of success and life transitions
• Importance of identifying the right client fit and company culture
• Impact of generosity on business relationships and company culture
• Transformational impact of Traci's strategic life mapping process
• Appreciation for diverse perspectives on success from Jason Duncan's podcast

Episode resources:

• Summit Virtual CFO by Anders website: https://www.summitcpa.net/
• Love our content? Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.summitcpa.net/summit-newsletter
• Digital Dollars and Cents: A Virtual CFO’s Playbook to help Digital Companies Create a Financial Roadmap to Success, is now an audio book! Download it here: https://vcfo.summitcpa.net/ddc
• Connect with Traci here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracischubertbarrett/
• Check out Navigate the Journey here: https://www.navigatethejourney.com/
• Check out Traci’s website here: https://www.tracischubertbarrett.com/
• Catch the full episode here: https://www.therealjasonduncan.com/podcasts/the-root-of-all-success-with-the-real-jason-duncan/episodes/2148159261

Timestamps:

The unicorn (00:04:05)

Discussion on the most unique thought of the episode, focusing on success beyond money and titles.

Traci's journey (00:05:28)

Traci's transition from corporate world to entrepreneurship, and the realization of wanting more from life.

Defining success (00:08:03)

Traci's personal definition of success and the importance of using unique talents to have a positive impact.

Visionary vantage (00:13:12)

Discussion on identifying what one wants and why, and the journey to create a different and entrepreneurial company culture.

The client relationship dilemma (00:18:15)

Discussion on deciding whether to take on a lucrative project that doesn't align with company values.

Identifying the right client (00:19:44)

Exploring the importance of understanding if a client is the right fit for the team and the impact of a mismatched client-team relationship.

Learning from mistakes (00:21:29)

Reflecting on the consequences of trying to retain a client who mistreats the team and the importance of addressing such situations promptly.

Generosity and company culture (00:24:12)

Exploring the role of generosity in shaping company culture, fostering relationships, and creating a positive work environment.

The mic drop moment (00:34:55)

Reflecting on the significance of identifying personal motivations and goals, as well as the impact of building meaningful relationships in business.

The strategic life map (00:35:20)

Discussion about the impact of a strategic life map on personal and professional decisions.

Transition to second half of life (00:36:13)

Exploring the concept of transitioning to a new phase in life after achieving initial success.

Impact on personal and professional life (00:37:49)

Reflection on the ups and downs of life and how it influences relationships and career decisions.

Finding passion and purpose (00:40:09)

Discussion about the importance of doing what one loves and finding purpose in daily activities.

Identifying personal "why" (00:42:00)

Exploring the significance of understanding one's motivation and purpose in life and work.

Podcast review and conclusion (00:43:37)

Reflection on the podcast and its value, expressing anticipation for future episodes.