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