What makes a business truly valuable?
It's not just revenue - it's building a company that can grow, operate, and eventually sell without depending on the owner.
In this episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden welcomes Zack Tomlin, entrepreneur, business coach, and author of The Expedition of Business. After successfully building and selling his engineering firm, Zack now helps business owners create organizations that are aligned, scalable, and built for long-term success.
Together, Ann and Zack explore the leadership principles that separate businesses that survive from those that thrive - and why building the right team is the foundation of a truly sellable company.
Key Learnings:
- What makes a business attractive to buyers
- How to build leadership teams that operate without the founder
- Why culture and alignment drive long-term business value
- How to shift from working in your business to leading through your organization
- The leadership habits that improve growth, profitability, and employee engagement
- Lessons Zack learned from building and successfully exiting his engineering firm
Whether you're planning to sell your business someday - or simply want to build a stronger company today - this episode provides practical strategies for creating a business that delivers freedom, value, and lasting impact.
Key Moments:
03:41 The four pillars of business success
08:02 Seeking continuous personal growth
12:07 Starting and Managing an Engineering Firm
15:02 Discovering Employee Engagement Insights
18:22 Managing employee relationships
23:39 Defining job roles and tasks
25:54 Understanding employee motivation
28:01 Developing Leadership Intuition and Skills
31:35 Transitioning from Craft to Leadership
34:55 Discussing holistic business approach
38:01 Elevating your business strategy
🎧 Tune in now to learn how great leadership, aligned teams, and intentional culture can help you build a business that's both highly profitable and truly sellable.
About the guest :
Zack Tomlin is a business coach, founder of Your Craft Your Climb, and author of CRAFT: The Expedition of Business. After founding, growing, and successfully exiting his own engineering firm, Zack now helps founders and leadership teams build organizations that are scalable, sellable, and built to thrive. Drawing from real-world entrepreneurial experience, he teaches leaders how to move beyond business frameworks and develop the judgment, leadership, and organizational design needed for long-term success.
This version is concise, authoritative, and aligned with the Expert In You audience while highlighting Zack's entrepreneurial journey, business exit, coaching expertise, and book.
How to connect Zack :
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-tomlin/
Website: https://www.yourcraftyourclimb.com/
About the host:
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
Why Choose Ann Carden?
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
Work with Ann Carden
If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach.
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