Monica Dominic, Chief Client Officer of ProTeam Solutions, sits down with Monty Ragland, President of ProTeam Solutions, for an honest and energizing conversation about the journey from employee to owner. Together they explore early career lessons, the moment ownership became real, the fears behind taking the leap, and the leadership mindset required to guide a company forward. Monty shares wins, challenges, and the importance of putting yourself “in the room where it happens.”

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Introduction & Episode Overview (00:45)
• Lessons From Early Career Experiences (02:42)
• When Ownership Became a Real Path (05:00)
• Mentors, Support, and Being “In the Room” (06:50)
• Fears Around Money, Risk, and Responsibility (09:05)
• The First Day as an Owner: What Felt Different (12:21)
• Rapid Fire: The Early Mistake That Shaped Him (14:43)
• Rapid Fire: First Big Wins as an Owner (15:27)
• Advice for Owners Preparing to Step Down (17:24)
• Advice for Employees Aspiring to Ownership (18:03)
• Closing Reflections & Final Thoughts (18:19)