Ep.28 | Creating the Business You Want to See in the World with Samantha Williford of Lost Hill Lake Events

Written By Mariah Magazine
 

Authenticity | Team Building | Leadership | Radical Responsibility | Following Curiosity

This episode was a BLAST to record. Sam from Lost Hill Lake is one of Shay’s long-time childhood friends, and this conversation really felt like we were all just hanging out at a sleepover.

Join us as we dive really deep into what it actually means to be a leader in a growing business, and how Sam’s approach to hiring is a game-changer.

We also chat about what it means to have a win-win-win business, and how open communication and radical responsibility can not only be good for clients but also for the growth of a business itself.

Enjoy :)

Overview of the Episode:

  • Sam’s story of following curiosity to building a multi-6 figure year business

  • Growing the capacity to learn as you go

  • The reality of the difference between an online business and a physical business

  • A lesson in learning how to release the things you can’t control while having backup plans 

  • The truth about the first 5 years in business

  • A different (and more powerful) approach to hiring and team building and bringing the human back into it 

  • Why Sam’s business has a really high employee retention rate 

  • How taking personal responsibility and honest communication can change the game when dealing with clients

  • Sam’s honest approach to leadership and how it’s helping the business flourish

About Samantha Williford:

Samantha Williford is the owner and operating manager at Lost Hill Lake, a weddings and events venue on her family's 200-acre farm. She's dedicated to building an intentional business that prioritizes giving back to its team, their community, the natural environment, and turning a profit. Samantha is a mother to 2 young kids, an avid swimmer with a passion for growth and development work, and a travel enthusiast. You can usually catch Samantha dreaming up her next big idea or taking a nap. "Life's all about balance.”

Website: https://www.losthilllakeevents.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/losthilllakeevents/

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Mariah Magazine

Mariah is an award-winning Organic SEO Consultant & Online Business Educator for entrepreneurs, and host of a top 10% podcast; Curiously Guided. She supports business owners & founders in diversifying their online digital marketing strategies so they can grow their brands in a way that *actually* feels GOOD for them, and aligns with their strengths. Mariah’s a firm believer that showing up on Google and organically marketing your business doesn’t have to be as difficult & overwhelming as everyone makes it. With 8+ years of experience as an entrepreneur in the online marketing space, she’s helped over 150+ clients get their websites found on Google by implementing a strategy that feels both doable AND aligned.

https://www.mariahmagazine.com
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