Navigating Entrepreneurship Through Value-Based Leadership

Chelsea Ellis-Hogan is the CEO, President, and Owner of Jim Reynolds Asphalt Contractor, an expert in residential and commercial asphalt maintenance. For over 10 years, she has employed her leadership development, project management, brand marketing, and digital marketing skills to transform Jim Reynolds Asphalt into an industry leader. Chelsea is a public speaker, business consultant, and Amazon best-seller author of Fail to Success. She received recognition from the Louisville business community as one of the ’40 Under 40′ achievers and serves as a board member for the Builders Exchange of Kentucky. 

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

• Chelsea Ellis-Hogan discusses her experiences as a leader in a male-dominated industry
• Chelsea’s journey into the entrepreneurship world
• How Chelsea navigated learning and growth despite not attending college
• The importance of recognizing the value of hard work and accomplishments
• How sharing lessons from mentors and her experiences turned into an Amazon best-seller
• The importance of maintaining a personal touch and family feel in a growing business
• How to maintain a positive work culture and keep the business focused on its values
• The challenges associated with technology adoption in the asphalt industry

In this episode…

In the evolving construction industry, innovation is crucial. How can leadership style impact scaling and growth in this space?

Entrepreneurial ventures require leaders with a clear vision, well-defined goals, structures, and processes to solidify and extend their businesses’ presence. Business coach and entrepreneur Chelsea Ellis-Hogan offers a transformative approach to value-based leadership by prioritizing employee well-being and recognition. By adopting the “learn, implement, and teach” system, Chelsea leveraged knowledge from mentors, implementing it in business and mentoring others. This approach has helped her navigate growth as a business leader, keeping her company focused on its values.

In this episode of Get the Intel, Chad Gill chats with Chelsea Ellis-Hogan, the CEO, President, and Owner of Jim Reynolds Asphalt Contractor, Inc., about value-based leadership and growth in business. Chelsea discusses her journey into entrepreneurship and how she navigated business growth. Her valuable insights challenge conventional leadership norms by advocating for a shift in mindset towards embracing impactful leadership, mentorship, and innovation in the construction industry.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Chad Gill on LinkedIn
• Laminin Coaching
• Workforce Recon
• Concreate 
• Chelsea Ellis-Hogan: LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook
• Jim Reynolds Asphalt Contractor, Inc.: Website | LinkedIn
• Fail To Success: How to embrace failure while never losing the desire for success by Chelsea Ellis-Hogan

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