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The Value Creators Podcast Episode #59. How to Build a Self-Managed Organization: A Conversation with Doug Kirkpatrick

March 25, 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

Can companies operate effectively without bosses, titles, or hierarchies? How can organizations empower employees to take full ownership of their roles while maintaining accountability and productivity?

In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings speaks with Doug Kirkpatrick, author of The No Limits Enterprise and a pioneer of self-management. Doug shares his experience implementing self-management at The Morning Star Company, a firm that scaled successfully without traditional managers or management.

The Value Creators Podcast Episode #58. How to Recognize and Overcome Selfish Leadership: A Conversation with Josefine Campbell

March 14, 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

What if the traditional view of leadership—an individual who is assertively bold, visionary, and all-powerful—was actually harmful? What if leadership is not about commanding authority but interpersonal relationships, collaboration, self-awareness, and authenticity? In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings speaks with Josefine Campbell, international business coach and author of 12 Tools for Managing […]

A new model of business organization: the sentient enteprise.

March 9, 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

Co-authored with Mark Beliczky. The 21st-century business landscape is characterized by complexity, volatility, and rapid change. Traditional hierarchical corporations, structured as rigid bureaucracies, often struggle to adapt to the demands of a digital, hyper-connected, and AI-driven world. The Sentient Enterprise represents a paradigm shift in organizational design—integrating real-time sensing, decentralized decision-making, and continuous learning to […]

The Value Creators Podcast Episode #57. How to Enable a Kinetic Flow State Organization: A Conversation with Mark Beliczky

March 4, 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

How can businesses shift from rigid, hierarchical structures to agile, fast-moving organizations that adapt to change effortlessly? What if businesses could remove bottlenecks, eliminate bureaucracy, and enable knowledge to flow freely—boosting innovation and engagement?

In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings speaks with Mark Beliczky, co-creator of the Kinetic Flow State Organization (KFSO) model. Mark explains why traditional business structures are failing in today’s dynamic market and how KFSOs enable companies to replace control with continuous motion and adaptability.

Organizational Design Is The New Innovation Frontier.

February 9, 2025 in /by

There is a tendency to think about business innovation as focused on technological change and the new business models to bring that change to customers in order to serve them better. That’s certainly the entrepreneurial mindset of most companies and is typified by the tech giants of Silicon Valley. In the AI community, which is […]

The Value Creators Podcast Episode #56. How to Build a Scalable Real Estate Empire: A Conversation with Ivan Barratt

January 30, 2025 /0 Comments/in /by

Real estate is more than buying and selling properties—it’s about creating value for tenants, investors, and communities. How do you scale a real estate business from a single duplex to managing thousands of units? How do you navigate economic cycles while ensuring consistent returns for stakeholders?

In this episode of the Value Creators Podcast, Hunter Hastings speaks with Ivan Barratt, founder of BAM Capital, about his entrepreneurial journey and the principles that have driven his success in the real estate industry.

Key insights include:

How Ivan scaled his business from a duplex to managing nearly 9,000 units.

The importance of creating a positive workplace culture for property management success.

The concept of forced appreciation and its role in increasing property value.

Strategies for navigating economic cycles and balancing cash flow with long-term growth.

The potential of AI in enhancing property management while preserving human connection.

Whether you’re an aspiring real estate entrepreneur or looking to invest in multifamily housing, this episode offers valuable lessons on leveraging innovation, culture, and strategy to create lasting value. Learn how to approach real estate as a value-driven business and scale sustainably.