Episode 41 - Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

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When Brandon Gaide helped to start the strategy and innovation firm Sevenfold, he found an unlikely partnership with construction firm Hutton. Brandon shares with Don and Ebony how that partnership has allowed the creation of something new to help businesses make work more human.

A piece of paper can take flight when you fold it seven times, which takes both imagination and intention. Ben Hutton sees this as the perfect metaphor for the challenges many of our architecture and construction clients face at various times in their careers as leaders. They know they need to change and are looking for help to get there. So why not create a service to meet those clients’ needs? Enter Sevenfold, a Hutton Company. 

Sevenfold is a strategy and innovation consultancy led by Brandon Gaide. He’s helping clients solve large-scale problems and design better futures by unlocking the genius and creativity in people. Sevenfold offers a fresh approach to strategic planning for companies and organizations of all sizes. 

A former Presbyterian pastor, Brandon holds an MBA from Indiana University, an MDiv from Fuller Seminary, and a BA from the University of Texas. Brandon has lived in five foreign countries, learned and forgotten four languages, has two daughters, two Vizslas, and one wife. He lives in Wichita, Kansas.

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On this episode we discuss: 

• Helping organizations become more strategic
• Partnering with construction firm Hutton to build something new for businesses
• The meaning behind the Sevenfold name
• The marriage of strategy and innovation
• Launching change, not just talking about change
• How getting married relates to business strategy
• De-risking strategy
• Going beyond operational conversations to give leaders a place to belong 
• Can Wichita handle new ideas?

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy. 

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