Our guest, Matt Marciante is the kind of leader that cares about his people and has found near-overnight success because of it. Matt is the Founder and CEO of Marciante and Company, where he designs leather goods that provide authenticity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, but without charging inflated fees. He focuses on not only providing great products but also building teams and adding value to the community around him.

I can’t wait for you to take away so much value as Matt talks about his journey leading a company and learning how caring is the foundation of all communication.

In this Episode:

[00:01 - 07:30] Opening Segment

I introduce and welcome Matt Marciante
What we will be talking about
Leading teams with caring
Matt gives background on his company
Started with his wife
Providing quality with a better price
“Leather for the people”
Matt’s work before starting the company
Worked for ministry outreach
Mentoring and teaching
Helping people
Grew up in the leather industry
A need for affordable leather
The example of Warby Parker

[07:31 - 12:57] Making the Leap into Business; 30 Day Goal Hit in a Night

Matt talks about taking the leap and crafting the brand
6 month spent crafting
Finding the messaging
Finding the fits
Matt talks about his kickstarter
30 days to raise $10,000
Passed the goal in several hours
Raising money and finding people
Small group conversations
Telling the story rather than selling
Any support is welcome
Leveraging network

[12:58 - 25:10] Everything with Care and Excellence

Matt talks about his leadership
Hiring process
Creating a standard to live up to
How you interact with people and workspace
Personal and relational hiring
Leveraging conversations
Alternative hiring processes
Finding their relational approach
Taking a different approach
Going backwards
Learning how the industry works in other areas
Ensuring consistent excellence
This is your time to be a leader
Handling leadership in the midst of Covid
Communication style with the team
Overcommunication
Transparency along every step of the way
Caring about the physical and mental health
Celebrating diversity in team

[25:11 - 29:46] Communicating Healthy Boundaries

Matt talks about the aspects of working with his wife
Putting up boundaries
Extravert vs. introvert
Playing to strengths
Sharing a love for people
Putting boundaries into place
Matt’s example with his wife

[29:47 - 38:02] Closing Segment

The most impactful conversation of your life?
Conversation with his wife and a mentor
Helping people through other means
One communication skill that you could have had?
Skills in sales
Communicating passion to sell product
The best communicator that you know?
Pastor Tim Ross
Storytelling, inspiring, and emotional
How to find Nicholas
Links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

"The driving component for me was helping people. I just love people, I love to help people, I love to find ways to get creative in problem solving, and just helping people where they are.” - Matt Marciante

“I think taking care of people is a priority, and I think that has flowed into our business as well… I think leadership has to be personal.” - Matt Marciante

“I just talk about things that I care about and if I can share that passion then people may connect to it then be interested in purchasing our products.” - Matt Marciante

Resources Mentioned:

Mission Leather Co.

You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out https://marcianteandco.com and learn more.

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