Turning Setbacks Into Your Biggest Edge | Steven Tenney (Grandview & Co)

Today, we’re going in-depth with Steve Tenney. After a 30-year career as a leader in wealth management, including as Founder and CEO at $700MM RIA Great Diamond Partners, Steve launched Grandview & Co to be the coach to RIAs that he wished he had. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How relentless effort and persistence can open doors that strategy alone cannot, especially when starting out without a network
• How struggles can become superpowers
• How true leadership means making yourself less important
• The advice that Steve wished he had over his 30-year career

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction

01:37 - How Steve Turned Dyslexia Into a Superpower

04:12 - The Conversation With His Father That Led Steve Into Wealth Management

07:08 - Career Beginnings—Cold Calling the White Pages and Winning Clients

10:31 - The Moment Steve Went Independent and Started His Own Firm

13:36 - The Biggest Mistakes Steve Made (So You Don’t Have To)

17:03 - What Steve Looks for When Hiring Talent

20:20 - The Family Story Behind Grandview 

23:14 - Becoming the Coach He Wishes He Had Over His 30-Year Career

26:57 - Steve’s Leadership Philosophy

30:07 - Work Ethic Rapid Fire Questions

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