In Episode 52 of Building the Biz, host Shane Bauman sits down with Seth Joraanstad, CFO and co-owner of LS Gallegos & Associates—a national consulting firm delivering major transportation and infrastructure programs across the country. After helping acquire the business from its founder, Seth and his partners have set a bold, decade-long vision: 10X the company while honoring its legacy.

Across this engaging conversation, Seth shares a grounded, faith-driven leadership philosophy shaped by two decades of experience—spanning aviation, finance, infrastructure, and organizational transformation. He opens up about grit, stewardship, culture, EOS, faith in the workplace, and why the transition from employee to owner was one of the most meaningful moments of his life.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Blending Legacy with Ambitious Growth

• Using Core Values as Strategic Drivers

• Vetting for Grit in the Hiring Process

• Transitioning from Employee to Owner

• Implementing EOS Across a Business

• The Role of Patience in Entrepreneurship

• Faith in Leadership

• Healthy Conflict & Unified Leadership

• Business as a Platform for Generosity

• Defining Success Beyond Revenue

Short Description:

In this episode, Shane sits down with Seth Joraanstad, CFO and co-owner of LS Gallegos, to explore purposeful leadership, 10X growth, culture, grit, faith, and the transition from employee to owner. A powerful conversation for leaders building legacy-driven businesses.

Tags:

Leadership, entrepreneurship, 10X vision, company culture, grit, faith and business, infrastructure, EOS, team building, business acquisition, stewardship, Colorado business leaders

Mentioned in this Episode:

https://lsgallegos.com/

Disclosures:

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