Join us for Episode 13 of the Richmond Leadership Lab.In this episode, co-hosts Christian Mosier (BenX Consulting) and Taylor Quinn (Filmspire and Richmond Podcast Studio) sit down with Wes Gallup, Chief Operating Officer at Cary Street Partners. As the first guest of Season 2, Wes shares thoughtful insights on leadership, company culture, operational excellence, and building teams that scale with intention. This episode is a must-watch for leaders navigating growth, change, and people-first decision-making.Episode Highlights:Meet Wes Gallup:Learn about Wes’s role as COO at Cary Street Partners and how his career path led him into leadership at one of Richmond’s leading investment firms.Leadership Through Growth:Explore how Cary Street Partners has scaled over time and what it takes to maintain clarity, alignment, and momentum as an organization grows.Operations & Culture:Wes shares how strong operational systems, clear communication, and intentional culture-building work together to support high-performing teams.Developing People & Teams:Insights into hiring, empowering leaders, and creating an environment where people can do their best work.Lessons for Emerging Leaders:Practical advice for leaders at any stage—especially those stepping into senior leadership roles or managing growing organizations.Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share! Tune in for more conversations on leadership, growth, and building impactful organizations in Richmond and beyond.To learn more about Cary Street Partners, visit https://carystreetpartners.com/Connect with Wes here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgallupRichmond Leadership Lab is Produced and Co-Hosted by:Taylor Quinn, CEO – Filmspire and Richmond Podcast Studiohttps://www.filmspirevideo.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-quinn-filmspire/Christian Mosier, President – BenXhttps://benxconsulting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-mosier/To learn more about RLL visit our site: https://www.richmondleadershiplab.comThis podcast was produced and recorded by Richmond Podcast Studio. Do you want to start a podcast but don't know how and or you don't want to deal with the hassle of the tech? Let Richmond Podcast Studio be your podcast coach and recording studio. We can help you with podcast coaching and strategy and take care of all of your recording and show posting needs. To learn more, visit https://www.richmondpodcaststudio.com