Kevin Barber is the Head of Growth at Lean Labs, focused on helping innovative companies make their marketing profitable so they can scale. Father of 3, lives in Tampa, FL, and loves bikes, boats, and building brands.Chris DuBois is the CEO at Lean Labs, helping build growth teams and websites for brands that deserve to win. Father of 2, and husband of 1. Lives in Portland, Maine, and enjoys exploring the outdoors, and reading a good book.In this episode, Chris DuBois, CEO at Lean Labs, and Kevin Barber, Head of Growth at Lean Labs, joins Gray to discuss the challenges and opportunities and the nitty gritty of transitioning from one role to another and the importance of having the right role for each team member. Topics discussed in the episode:
How agencies are adjusting to the shifts brought about by the pandemic.
The criticality of having the appropriate chief executive officer for Lean Labs.
Chris's journey to becoming the CEO of Lean Labs.
The effect of the transition to Kevin's leadership.
The responsibilities that were delegated during the transition.
Kevin's perspective on the distinctions between being an agency owner/business owner and a CEO.
Chris's personal path before joining the Lean Labs team.
Who Lean Labs is intended for.
The purpose and function of Sprocket Rocket.
Lean Labs' future partnerships with Impact.
Lean Labs' priorities for the year 2023.
The most vital skills that Chris was able to swiftly acquire.
The growth priorities for 2023.
Strategies for keeping the team aligned in the face of change and innovation.
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Sprocket Rocket Website
Lean Labs Website
The Growth Playbook
Growth Grader
Kevin Barber's LinkedIn
Chris DuBois LinkedIn
Gray MacKenzie's LinkedIn
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