Staying Calm Under Pressure: "Because when you're able to stay calm, calm your mind, you see things, and you can counter, and you can do those things."We sit down with an inspiring guest, Steve Gavatorta. Steve, a certified behavior analyst, emotional intelligence coach, and author, shares his incredible journey from a hard-working childhood in Burgottstown, Pennsylvania, to becoming a successful entrepreneur.Steve dives into his early entrepreneurial ventures, academic struggles, and the pivotal role of mentors in shaping his career. He emphasizes the importance of understanding behavioral styles and emotional intelligence in building effective teams and achieving business success. Glenn, Julie, and Steve explore essential tools like DISC assessments and the significance of structured processes for sustainable growth. Steve also reveals his passion for training and development, leading him to leave a flourishing corporate career for empowerment and consulting.We discover Steve's insights on rational decision-making, his new book "Thrive in the Face of Adversity."PureTax, LLC Empowering Moments06:45 Parental reluctance, varied jobs, and entrepreneurial aptitude.10:25 Struggling with studies, but improved through writing.14:14 Experienced professional with 21 years in CPG.18:55 Spent $800 on DISC survey, led to business opportunity.21:46 Overcoming challenges through action and commitment.23:36 Passion for teaching skills for success.26:04 Helping smaller companies with structure and skills.29:57 Embracing chaos at work improves personal life.34:26 Improve leadership by understanding self and team.36:10 Inquiring about the effectiveness of the Enneagram personality test.43:44 Assessing team dynamics for better performance.47:02 Adding business structure and vision for entrepreneurs.49:43 Understanding limbic and rational thinking, advocating control.51:33 Book compiles responses to 6 questions.Running a business doesn’t have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it’s easy to be so busy ‘doing’ business that you don’t have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.Download our free guide - Entrepreneurial Success Formula: How to Avoid Managing Your Business From Your Bank Account.This episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Copyright 2025 Glenn Harper