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Podcast Ep 8 | Zombie Jobs, Living in 2030, Platform Reliance

June 1, 2020

IN THIS EPISODE:

Zom­bie jobs — All around the world Gov­ern­ments are pay­ing stim­u­lus to com­pa­nies to keep peo­ple in jobs. But in the com­ing months these pay­ments will end and many peo­ple will lose their jobs because employ­ers real­ize they can’t afford them. Brad & Kevin ask what are the zom­bie jobs in your busi­ness, and what you need to do about them.

Liv­ing in 2030 — Last week the founder of Shopi­fy said we are now liv­ing in 2030 because the needs of the cus­tomer have changed. The Growth Whis­per­ers dis­cuss what it means for busi­ness own­ers if indeed we have to meet new require­ments from the customer.

Plat­form reliance — Kevin and Brad talk about busi­ness­es who are reliant on busi­ness plat­forms such as shop­ping malls or Ama­zon to pro­vide them cus­tomers and why lead­er­ship teams need to build rela­tion­ships direct­ly with customers.

About Lawrence & Co.
Lawrence & Co. is a growth strategy and leadership advisory firm that helps mid-market companies achieve lasting, reliable growth. Our Growth Management System turns 30 years of experience into practical steps that drive clarity, alignment, and performance—so leaders can grow faster, with less friction, and greater confidence.

About Kevin Lawrence
Kevin Lawrence has spent three decades helping companies scale from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. He works side-by-side with CEOs and leadership teams across North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Europe, bringing real-world insights from hands-on experience. Kevin is the author of Your Oxygen Mask First, a book of 17 habits to help high-performing leaders grow sustainably while protecting their mental health and resilience. He also contributed to Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0). Based in Vancouver, he leads Lawrence & Co, a boutique firm of growth advisors.