Navigating Success in Business: Core Values and Setting Standards with Tomas Keenan

Embark on a transformative journey with Tomas Keenan, a virtuoso of car audio who climbed the ranks to become a COO and now excels as a high-level business and success coach. In our latest episode, Tomas lays bare the blueprint to harnessing core values as the backbone of business success. He recounts his evolution from a hands-on technician fascinated by the intricacies of custom car audio to a strategic leader, navigating the nuances of GPS tracking and dash camera installations. This episode is more than just a conversation; it’s an intimate look into how Tomas's blue-collar ethics paved the road to his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the alignment of actions with words and the daily commitment to incremental progress.

Witness the resilience of the entrepreneurial spirit as Tomas shares the emotional toll of his first business's failure and the rebirth of his tenacity during the 2009 economic downturn. He offers an unvarnished account of the relentless pursuit for knowledge, the profound impact of pivotal life events, and the wisdom gleaned from seasoned business owners. Discover the secret sauce to navigating the corporate maze with stories that underscore the importance of core values in not just leading a team, but in every business decision, from client relations to hiring practices. This episode is a testament to the power of self-education, business coaching, and the relentless drive that pushes one beyond the boundaries of their expertise.

Conclude your day with potent insights on the philosophy of Kaizen—small, consistent, daily steps towards long-term success. Tomas provides an enlightening perspective on how this principle applies beyond the automotive industry's manufacturing processes, permeating personal development and management expectations. Learn how the consistent pursuit of improvement can lead to triumph, both in the workshop and in life's grander scheme. For those hungry for wisdom from a seasoned pro, Tomas also details how to connect with him and tap into his wealth of knowledge. Tune in for a riveting dialogue that promises to empower and inspire your own path to success.

NOTABLE QUOTES
"To me, music is an emotion and I can feel it inside." - Tomas
"So I went down that path hard, and my goal there was just to become the best that I possibly could." - Tomas
"That was painful as all hell. The first step of the process was I had to throw the towel in on a business that I started. You know, I was 25 or 26 years old, and I I had to go and say, hey, this thing, it's not working." - Tomas
"So the core values can't be a wish list, they have to be what you're living out currently right now." - Tomas
"As hard as that is to swallow, as hard as that is to go through, it was the best thing that could have happened to her company." - Tomas
"Most terrible leaders are not good models because they don't live out what they tell you to do. They tell you one thing and then do something completely different." - Philip 
"And like you said, like, if you're not at that point where you can invest, you can go get that through podcast, through books, like yours and everything." - Philip

RESOURCES
Tomas
Website: https://www.stepitupacademy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theintegratorcoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.keenan.988

Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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