In this episode of The High Performance Herd, host David Quick sits down with Matt Aston, CEO of GPRS, to unpack what it truly takes to build and scale a high-performance organization.

Matt shares his journey from launching a small utility locating business to leading GPRS, a company with nearly a thousand employees specializing in utility locating and concrete scanning. This conversation dives deep into leadership, team dynamics, and the hard decisions required for sustainable growth.

You’ll hear powerful insights on why hiring for character over skill creates stronger teams, how transparency and healthy conflict fuel performance, and why great leaders focus on unlocking potential in others. Matt also breaks down the importance of vision, agility, and continuous improvement when scaling a business.

Whether you’re a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur focused on growth, hiring, and business strategy, this episode delivers practical lessons you can apply immediately.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Leadership is about recognizing and developing potential in others

Hiring for character matters more than hiring for skill

Strong teams are the foundation of high-performance businesses

Transparency and healthy conflict improve team dynamics

Understanding roles is essential for organizational success

Growth requires difficult but necessary conversations

Vision, agility, and continuous improvement drive long-term success

We hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!
– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)

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The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.
David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.