Is "value creation" just another empty buzzword in your business? Serial entrepreneur Lee Benson joins Harmonious at Lunch to explain how focusing on a more complete definition of value allowed him to sell his aerospace company for a staggering 21.6x multiple. He breaks down the common trap of focusing only on material value (like EBITDA) and presents his framework for holistic growth.

Discover Lee's three pillars of value creation: Material, Emotional, and Spiritual (Connectedness). He explains how fostering positive emotional energy and strengthening team relationships directly fuels productive engagement and profitability. Learn how to operationalize these concepts, turning vague cultural ideas into measurable behaviors that empower every team member to act like the CEO of their own role and build a business that thrives long after a founder's exit.

In This Episode:

[00:00] - Is "Value Creation" an Overused Buzzword?

[01:15] - The CEO's Real Job: Increasing Business Value

[03:00] - How a Holistic Approach Led to a 21.6x Multiple

[04:10] - The 3 Pillars of Value: Material, Emotional, & Spiritual

[06:45] - Creating Emotional Value: The Leader's "X Factor"

[08:30] - Why "Employee Engagement" Fails (And What to Focus on Instead)

[10:45] - How to Connect Company Culture Directly to Value Creation

[13:10] - A Proven Method for Defining Winning Team Behaviors

[16:15] - What Happens to Culture After a 9-Figure Acquisition?

[20:00] - The Business System Endorsed by Legendary CEO Jack Welch

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Learn from Lee Benson: Learn the business system that legendary GE CEO Jack Welch called "the best business management system I've ever seen." Visit Lee Benson's company, Execute to Win (ETW): https://www.etw.com/

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Are you looking for a competitive edge in talent retention that doesn't involve unpredictable pay raises? What if you could offer a high-value benefit that directly boosts your team's focus and productivity by reducing their number one stressor: money?

Joel Miller, founder of Flames Financial Planning, joins Harmonious at Lunch to detail his disruptive flat-fee financial planning model, designed specifically as a B2B employee benefit. He explains why traditional percentage-based advisors overlook the 'mass affluent'—the very people who make up your workforce—and how providing them with comprehensive financial guidance (including tax prep and estate planning) yields a massive return for your business. Discover a new model for employee benefits that strengthens loyalty, reduces financial anxiety, and drives real performance improvements.

In This Episode:

[00:00] - Intro: Why Traditional Financial Planning Fails Most Employees

[01:18] - Joel Miller on His Mission to Serve the 'Mass Affluent'

[03:45] - The Direct ROI of Improving Your Team's Financial Literacy

[05:20] - Mythbusting: Will Financially Savvy Employees Demand Higher Pay?

[08:10] - The Business Model: How to Scale with a Flat-Fee Service

[10:14] - What's Included in the All-in-One Financial Wellness Package

[11:58] - The Simple, Low-Effort Rollout Process for Employers

[14:48] - The Cost Breakdown: Is This Benefit Affordable for Your Business?

[16:40] - The Human Impact: How Financial Clarity Boosts Employee Performance

[18:22] - How to Connect with Joel and Upgrade Your Benefits Package

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Learn more from Joel Miller & Flames Financial Planning:

Ready to offer a benefit that truly makes a difference? Book a call with Joel to discuss how flat-fee financial planning can fit your business and your team. Visit his website: https://flamesfp.com/

Connect with Joel Miller: Text Joel: 952-300-9632 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoelMillerfinance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joel.miller.finance

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