The Dion Guagliardo Podcast

#62 James Symons - CEO of LocknCharge

February 29, 2024 James Symons Season 1 Episode 62
The Dion Guagliardo Podcast
#62 James Symons - CEO of LocknCharge
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LocknCharge makes products for organisations to securely store their physical devices. Taking over the family business, James has led the growth of the company to now manage over 5 million devices, employ 100 staff, and operate internationally.

Throughout the episode, James talks about the importance of perseverance as he reminisces about the door-to-door sales he did when the business first began. Further, he explains the importance of recognising your own weaknesses and building a strong team around you to offset them. 

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Highlight Clip
Introduction
James Symons & LocknCharge Background
How James Symons Got Involved with LocknCharge Early On
Why James Symons Ditched Teaching for Sales
The Biggest Lessons James Symons Learnt from his Early Sales Career
Does LocknCharge Involve Software and Cybersecurity
What Qualifies as a Device These Days?
The Scale LocknCharge has Grown To
How James Symons has Funded LocknCharge
The Value of Setting Up a Board for Accountability
James Symons' Biggest Weakness as a Leader and How He Overcomes Them
The Best Decision James Symons Made To Build LocknCharge
The Biggest Mistakes James Symons
The Best Advice James Symons has Ever Received for LocknCharge
James Symons Biggest Business Inspirations and How They Inspire Him to Succeed
How To Attract the Best Talent and the Role of Culture
The Business Books that Helps James Symons Succeed
The Quotes James Symons Lives By for Leadership and Life
What's Next for James Symons and LocknCharge
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