Louis Retief, Founder and Product Owner of Hubly, Joins the Metronomics Grow Up Your Business Podcast
Hubly founder and Product Owner Louis Retief is featured in the latest episode of the Metronomics Grow Your Business Podcast, hosted by Ged Roberts. In the episode titled “A Vulnerable Story in Building Trust for Leadership Teams,” Louis shares candid insights about his six-and-a-half-year entrepreneurial journey, from the early days of building his company through the challenges brought on by COVID, to the emotional rollercoaster of restructuring and eventually selling the business.
His story underscores the significance of trust, vulnerability, and personal growth in leadership, particularly during challenging times. Louis discusses how trust within a leadership team is often invisible but can be observed through behaviors such as ownership avoidance, dependence on the CEO, and reluctance to take responsibility. He emphasizes that organizational growth is closely tied to the growth of its leaders and how vulnerability and self-awareness play pivotal roles in team dynamics.
Throughout his story, Louis reflects on how understanding human psychology, parts theory from internal family systems, and intentional culture-building helped him navigate difficult decisions, including downsizing and restructuring his company during the market downturn. These lessons are invaluable for any entrepreneur seeking to grow resilient, high-performing teams.
To hear Louis Retief’s full story, including the lessons learned from navigating a demanding startup journey, the emotional lows and highs of restructuring, and the strategic moves that led to his company’s exit, listen to the full episode here.
