Results Matter - Danley Sound Labs
— by C12 Group
How taking a small business and embracing a God-inspired, God-honoring BHAG exercise led to this little technology company getting marquis business with top brands in the world.
Mike Heddon, C12 Member and Co-Founder of Danley Sound Labs, explains how setting a big audacious goal helped his new company come to support clients such as the Top 10 NFL stadiums, Disney, and IMAX.
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