Steve Tenney's guest appearances

Steve Tenney

Onward Nation

The Day That Changed Everything

Rob Walch

Christopher Lochhead

Dixie Decker

Jordan Goodman

Dorie Clark

Gene Hammett

Jon Levy

Joe Vitale

Mike McDerment

Nicole Walters

Roger Whitney

Greg Dickerson

Mitch Stephen

Stephen Christopher

Jon Vroman

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What is it like to leave an established career at an international investment bank to start an independent wealth management firm?  Mainebiz Senior Writer interviews Great Diamond Partners Founding Partner &amp; CEO Steve Tenney.

What is it like to leave an established career at an international investment bank to start an independent wealth management firm?  Mainebiz Senior Writer interviews Great Diamond Partners Founding Partner &amp; CEO Steve Tenney.

Steve Tenney - Great Diamond Partners

Steve Tenney is a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management atUBS Financial Services in Portland, Maine and leads the FamilyWealth Management Partners team. They help business owners bridgethe gap from where they are today to their vision of the future.Steve has worked at UBS for 23 years, always working withindividuals and families, many for 3 to 5 generations. He also hadthe great fortune of working with his father for four of thoseyears, experiencing many of the same issues that all family ownedbusinesses deal with. He knows firsthand that running a business isfilled with rewards and challenges. He spends his days working tosolve problems and provide solutions for clients, ultimately makinga meaningful difference in their lives. Outside of work, Steve isquite a competitive athlete, sailing, swimming, rowing and has evencompleted two Ironman triathlons.Secret – timesaving techniqueSteve delegates things to his team -- it's critical to have ateam you trust to take care of the tasks you delegate.ONWARD!Daily habit that contributes to successIncorporate the "Hell yes!" rule -- Steve and his teamonly jump on an idea if they have an overwhelmingly positiveresponse to it.Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluablelearning experienceSteve's dyslexia makes reading challenging -- and Steve tellsthe whole story here.Most critical skill you think business owners need to master tobe successful"Effective communication moves a company forward."Most influential lesson learned from a mentor"Ask questions -- ask for advice -- and listen tothe advice."  FinalRound – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success”What systems would you go back and put into place sooner?I would have developed an expert network sooner.What one strategy or “recipe” would compound into big wins forbusiness owners?Pay a great deal of attention to balance.How to exceed expectations and add the most value?An individual would share the same priorities and would alwaysbe willing explore for new solutions.What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus onto best ensure success? Developand nurture your network Get andstay uncomfortableHow best to connect with Steve: Email: steven.tenney@ubs.com Phone: 800-944-4847

Steve Tenney is a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services in Portland, Maine and leads the Family Wealth Management Partners team. They help business owners bridge the gap from where they are today to their vision of the future. Steve has worked at UBS for 23 years, always working with individuals and families, many for 3 to 5 generations. He also had the great fortune of working with his father for four of those years, experiencing many of the same issues that all family owned businesses deal with. He knows firsthand that running a business is filled with rewards and challenges. He spends his days working to solve problems and provide solutions for clients, ultimately making a meaningful difference in their lives. Outside of work, Steve is quite a competitive athlete, sailing, swimming, rowing and has even completed two Ironman triathlons.Secret – timesaving technique Steve delegates things to his team -- it's critical to have a team you trust to take care of the tasks you delegate. ONWARD!Daily habit that contributes to success Incorporate the "Hell yes!" rule -- Steve and his team only jump on an idea if they have an overwhelmingly positive response to it.Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Steve's dyslexia makes reading challenging -- and Steve tells the whole story here.Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "Effective communication moves a company forward."Most influential lesson learned from a mentor "Ask questions -- ask for advice -- and listen to the advice."  Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” What systems would you go back and put into place sooner? I would have developed an expert network sooner.What one strategy or “recipe” would compound into big wins for business owners? Pay a great deal of attention to balance.How to exceed expectations and add the most value? An individual would share the same priorities and would always be willing explore for new solutions.What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success? <ol> <li>Develop and nurture your network</li> <li>Get and stay uncomfortable</li></ol>How best to connect with Steve: <ul> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:steven.tenney@ubs.com">steven.tenney@ubs.com</a></li> <li>Phone: 800-944-4847</li></ul>

Episode 225: Growth doesn’t come from a place of comfort, with Steve Tenney.