013: From Founder to Facilitator: How Shifting Perspectives Can Transform a Growing Company with Roland Siebelink

Essential Ingredients Podcast

“It's only when we learn to also let go and let other people make suggestions that they can grow and they can become maybe even entrepreneurs of the future.” —Roland Siebelink

Navigating the growth of a business while maintaining control and vision requires a delicate balance of delegation and oversight. The key is to find that sweet spot where you can trust your team members to handle the day-to-day stuff while still keeping your finger on the pulse. By empowering your teams, you not only reap the rewards of their collective brilliance but also create a workplace where individuals feel valued and inspired to excel. After all, business success isn't just about numbers— it's about the people who make it happen.

This week, Justine sits with Roland Siebelink, the CEO of Midstage Institute to talk about how entrepreneurs can take ownership of their leadership role while giving their teams room to shine.

Listen in as they discuss leadership challenges that arise as startups scale up their operations and team sizes, key skills founders need to adapt to successfully guide their business to the next phase, how to shift our mindset from being a founder to a facilitator, and practical strategies for using feedback to clear the air after disagreements.

Meet Roland:

Roland Siebelink helps tech founders go big without going corporate. He specializes in mid-stage Internet, software, and technology startups. He works with Silicon Valley-style companies in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific.

Roland’s purpose is to enable founders of tech companies to scale so that they can keep growing their companies while keeping the unique startup zeal and culture.

Roland’s clients have (or are seeking) venture capital backing and target a trade sale or IPO. His programs target restoring growth momentum, slashing the burn rate, upskilling the team and sustaining a 10X advantage.

With over 40 years of experience in Silicon Valley, Roland and his team at Midstage Institute have a proven track record of guiding startups from the brink of failure to the pinnacle of success. By leveraging proprietary strategies, insights, and hands-on coaching, he's the go-to expert for businesses aiming to achieve lasting profitability.

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Episode Highlights:

01:40 Helping Companies Navigate Growth Pains

05:32 Coaching Different Types of Entrepreneurs

09:06 Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution in Business

14:51 Leadership, Growth, and Delegation

18:16 Exercising Liberty in the Work Environment