EP98: Leading a Billion Dollar Company

Paul Hutchinson’s tips for managing successful ventures. 

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse March 10th, 2023) 

This week we spoke with Paul Hutchinson, co-founder of Bridge Investment Group with over $40 Billion in assets under his management. Paul shared his best practices for creating strong, scalable systems and empowering employees to succeed. Plus, hear his tried and true method for hiring and firing. 

Join us for Part 2 of the discussion April 28th! 

Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guest: Paul Hutchinson

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