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How to Build a High-Performance Remote Team with Jody Edgar
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In this episode of The Soulful CEO Path, Jody Edgar, CEO of Sunbowl, joins Kristin Constable to explore how to build a strong remote team and culture—and why getting this right is essential for scaling a service-based business. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Jody shares his journey from solopreneur to leading a high-performance, remote-first company that thrives on trust, autonomy, and values-aligned talent.
Together, they dive into practical strategies for creating performance-based roles, transitioning from contractors to employees, and designing a team culture that supports both freedom and high-quality execution. Whether you're just starting to hire or thinking about how to scale your team with integrity, this episode will show you how to lead like a Soulful CEO and build a business that’s both people-powered and process-driven.
Episode Highlights:
- From Freelancer to CEO: Jody shares his evolution from a one-man show to leading a team-first business with global reach.
- Why Remote Teams Work (When Built Right): The mindset shift and systems needed to attract top-tier remote talent.
- Performance Over Presence: How Sunbowl uses output-based metrics to create a high-performing culture without micromanagement.
- Hiring for Values, Not Just Skills: Why attitude beats aptitude when building a team that sticks.
- The Contractor-to-Employee Shift: What changed (and improved) when Jody moved his top contractors into full-time roles.
- Sustainable Scaling: The constraints and rhythms Jody has put in place to grow his team with clarity, not chaos.
- Culture in a Virtual World: Simple but powerful rituals to build team connection and engagement—even across time zones.
This episode is a must-listen for any founder ready to move beyond hustle and build a team that runs with (and for) you.
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- Website: www.soulfulceo.co
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