Ditch Digger CEO with Gary Rabine

Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠ Andrew Thoman is a fourth-generation co-owner of a family-run paving company Thomann Asphalt. Andrew shares the history of Thomann Asphalt, starting with his great-grandfather in 1925, and discusses the evolution of the business, core values, and the importance of family dynamics in its success. He highlights the challenges of maintaining quality during growth, the role of technology and equipment strategy, and insights into preparing for future generations to take over the business. The conversation encapsulates the passion, work ethic, and dedication that have driven the company's longevity in the paving industry. In this episode, Gary and Steve discuss: 1. The Work Ethic Legacy 2. Investing in Excellence 3. Nurturing a Company for Generations 4. Aligning Core Values in Business Decisions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-thomann-b7b84067/ Website: ⁠https://thomannasphalt.com/⁠ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

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Steve Tjornhom (https://trusealamerica.com/) is the owner / CEO of TruSeal America LLC and M & M Construction and Asphalt.Steve and his brother Pete founded TruSeal America in 2000 and both play a very active role in the day-to-day operations of the company. Currently Steve is responsible for the direction and vision of TruSeal America while still involved with sales, marketing, and strategic initiatives. He has been married 39 years, is the father of 2 and has 6 grandchildren. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, his hunting dogs, and spending time outdoors with his family.

In this episode, Gary and Steve discuss:

1. Lessons on Long-Term Customer Loyalty in Lawn Care

2. Building Customer Trust Through Clear Expectations

3. Delivering Excellence: Lessons on Service and Performance

4. Aligning Customer Success with Company Success

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-tjornhom-62549214/               https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-tjornhom-569285126/

Website: https://trusealamerica.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TruSealAmerica1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusealamerica/

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Tom Monaghan is an American entrepreneur who founded Domino's Pizza in 1960. He also owned the Detroit Tigers from 1983 to 1992. Monaghan also owns the Domino's Farms Office Park in the Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan, which he first started building in 1984.

In this episode, Gary and Tom discuss:

1. From One Dot to 21,000: The Domino's Pizza Success Story

2. Lessons in Resilience from a Business Founder

3. Innovations in Multi-unit Pizza Delivery

4. Transforming Pizza Delivery into a Success Story

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Monaghan

Article: https://limitlessmotivation1.wordpress.com/2020/05/23/biography-of-thomas-monaghan-founder-of-dominos-pizza/

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As Founder of Pariveda, having served 20 years as its first CEO, Bruce Ballengee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceballengee/) has contributed to its success through his insight and industry knowledge. Bruce is sought out by leaders in the professional services community for his deep technical expertise and business acumen. His passion for developing people is evident in Pariveda’s training curriculum, proprietary cohort scale, review, and recruiting processes. Pariveda differentiates itself by developing technical and business leaders who help our customers achieve successful outcomes for their most complex, ambiguous problems. 

In this episode, Gary and Bruce discuss:

1. Falling in Love with the Problem

2. Tapping into the 70% of Unmet Business Challenges 

3. Nurturing Early Career Potential in Business

4. Harnessing Ownership for Enduring Impact

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceballengee/

Website: https://parivedasolutions.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bruce.ballengee/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pariveda_Inc/status/1009460476848365570

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Pariveda

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Nicole Tanner (https://swigdrinks.com/) is the Founder of Swig, which sells customized drinks, cookies, and treats. She started Swig in 2010 due to her love of Diet Coke and because she noticed a lack of connectedness in other drive-thru concepts. She is a mom of five children and a grandma to four grandbabies who enjoys hiking outdoors and spending time with her family.

In this episode, Gary and Nicole discuss:

1. Building a Business Around Unment Consumer Needs

2. The Entrepreneurial Vision That Transformed The Beverage Industry

3. Nurturing A Young Management Team For Success

4. Growing Your Business Through Genuine Connections

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-tanner-813179169 

Website: https://swigdrinks.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swigdrinks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swignsweets/

Article: https://kjzz.com/news/local/person-2-person-nicole-tanner

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swigdrinks?_t=8coUrxPnM7u&_r=1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@swigdrinks/shorts

Articles:

https://www.utahbusiness.com/how-nicole-tanner-founded-one-of-the-biggest-utah-soda-shops/

https://www.inc.com/magazine/201805/kimberly-weisul/nicole-tanner-swig.html

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Michael Katz (http://www.mparticle.com/) is the Co-founder and CEO of mParticle, the leading customer data platform helping the world's best brands unify data across all consumer touch points to optimize marketing outcomes and CX. 

In this episode, Gary and Michael discuss:

1. The Power of Operationalizing Data Insights

2. The Entrepreneurial Journey of Taking The Leap

3. Challenges and Realities for Public Companies

4. Scaling Success in Niche Markets

5. The Importance of Refreshing Your Value System

6. Redefining Competition in Team Environments

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelskatz 

Website: http://www.mparticle.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.katz.965

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkatz0630 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkatz/?hl=en#

Article: https://www.businessinsider.com/michael-katz-is-building-a-startup-with-money-from-nas-2014-12

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Keith Callaway Sr. (https://www.kandlindustries.com/) is the President and Founder of K&L Industries, a premier paving company based in the Portland Metro Area and a second-chance employer. Over the past 30 years, Keith has scaled his small mom-and-pop business to a company with his dedicated team of professional pavers to deliver high-quality solutions ranging from driveway paving to parking lot maintenance.

In this episode, Gary and Keith discuss:

1. Crafting a Career with Family at the Core

2. The Crucial Role of Partnerships in Business and Life

3. The Power of Selling Value Over Price

4. Lessons in Delegation for Business Leaders

5. Building A Business That Thrives Without You

6. The Power of Enterprise Value in Business Growth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-l-callaway-10305519b/

Website: https://www.kandlindustries.com/

Podcast: https://www.keithlcallaway.com/podcasts/greatness-from-small-beginnings

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithl.callaway/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5L4mbozRKnnZ8eNPJDXkw

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keithlcallaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithlcallaway/?hl=es

Article: https://www.equipmentworld.com/contractor-of-the-year/article/15637154/oregon-paving-contractor-succeeds-as-secondchance-employer

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Glen Meakem (https://www.forever.com/) is a career entrepreneur and business leader whose objective is to create tremendous value for investors, customers, and employees by building businesses that make the world a better place. Since the beginning of 2013, he has been devoted full-time to building his latest company, Forever, which is the world's first permanent shareable storage service on the Internet.

In this episode, Gary and Glen discuss:

1. How Innovation Transformed an 'Unglamorous' Role

2. 6-Figure Opportunities in Trades and Technology

3. Accountability and Humility: The Traits of Exceptional Leaders

4. Finding Success without Sacrificing Happiness in Your Career

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-meakem-6890563/

Website: https://www.forever.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOREVER/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/forever

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBFL_W3FYW7W0wAr4EEGnA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forever_inc/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/FOREVER/

Article: https://thetechtribune.com/glen-meakem-of-forever/

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Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Austin Rabine is the son of Gary Rabine and the current CEO of Rabine Group. Austin shares updates on the various ventures of their company including SiteTechnologies, pavement assessments, exterior management and outlines their future plans for exponential growth by teaming up with smaller paving businesses across the country. The conversation also touches upon the importance of hiring smart people, adaptation of new technologies in construction and thoughts on leadership and innovation. In today's episode, Gary and Austin discuss: 1-The Evolution and Expansion of Site 2-The Future of Rabine Group and Site 3-Ideal Candidates for Expansion Opportunities 4-The Importance of Hiring Smart People Connect with Austin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-rabine-22b0b313/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinrabine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arabine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinrabine/ Website: http://rabine.com/, https://www.sitetechnologies.io/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo⁠⁠⁠

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Nick Small (http://www.uspave.com/⁠) is the Founder of U.S. Pave Network™ and President of U.S. Asphalt™. U.S. Pave is a Southeast U.S.-wide paving contractor specializing in commercial parking lot maintenance. They provide the highest level of customer service and utilize top-quality materials for lasting results. 

In this episode, Gary and Nick discuss:

1. Differentiating Your Company

2. The Struggles of Starting Your Own Business

3. Lessons from the Evolution of National Paving Companies

4. Navigating the First Year in Your Paving Business

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-small-01232131/

Website: http://www.uspave.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicksmalljr/  

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Arman Taheri (https://www.talentpop.co/careers) is a culture-first leader who is deeply invested in developing his talent and ensuring that his team members are in the best position to succeed. As the Co-Founder and Director of Customer Success at TalentPop, Arman brings a wealth of experience from his e-commerce background. 

In this episode, Gary and Arman discuss:

1. Being A Servant Leader

2. Developing Your Company’s Structure and Culture

3. The Impact of Effective Leadership

4. Adding Value To The Founders You Work With

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armantaheri/ 

Website: https://www.talentpop.co/careers

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourFifthFriend 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearmantaheri/

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Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ 

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠⁠ Srinivasan KA (https://www.amagi.com/) is a technology entrepreneur with two decades of experience in building new technologies and taking them to market. Discover his journey, from developing one of the first Bluetooth software systems to steering Amagi into a significant role in the media tech industry. In this episode, Gary and Srini Discuss 1- Future of media advertising. 2- How Amagi is gearing up for global challenges. 3- Overcoming hurdles to business success 4- The future of media streaming. Connect with Srinivasan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasvasan/ Website: https://www.amagi.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kasvasan Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠ ⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo⁠⁠⁠

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Mayi de la Vega (⁠https://www.onesothebysrealty.com/⁠) is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty (ONE SIR), the premier source of luxury real estate and development along Florida’s East Coast. Discover how her experiences as a Cuban refugee shaped her views on freedom, diversity, and the American Dream.

In this episode, Mayi and Gary talk about:

1. From Cuban refugee to real estate mogul
2. Real estate development and Miami's skyline evolution
3. The significance of the American Dream
4. The role of integrity in conducting a business
5. Embracing diversity and mentoring the younger generations

Connect with Mayi: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onesothebys/ 

Website: https://www.onesothebysrealty.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mayidelavega 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayidelavega/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayi.delavega1

Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠ ⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo⁠⁠⁠

Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠ Gary Rabine (⁠https://www.rabine.com/⁠) After graduating high school Gary Rabine discovered his passion for paving driveways. The start of a family pushed his drive to succeed in this industry. He married Cheryl, in 1985 and Rabine Paving grew as more companies were started, and then more were acquired.
This growth was the result of building an amazing team with a strong focus on client satisfaction, innovation and a desire to be world class. There are now 11 companies in the Rabine Group. Rabine Paving and Rabine Paving America are known to pave more concrete and asphalt parking lots than any other company in America.
7 companies serve the facilities real estate industry in commercial Paving, Roofing, Doors and Docks and Snow Removal. 2 companies are technology businesses serving the Natural Gas industry, the Real Estate industry and Municipal industry. Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website:⁠ ⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast ⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠ ⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo⁠⁠

Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠ Greg Muzzillo (https://proforma.com/) established Proforma one year after graduating from college in 1978. In 1986, he launched the company's franchising operations which includes over 650 franchise offices worldwide, with revenues over $500 million. In this episode, Gary and Greg discuss: 1. Strategies for Sustainable Franchise Success 2. Tech Solutions for Mom and Pop Businesses 3. Scaling Your Franchise Without Barriers 4. The Real Essence of Franchising 5. The Thrill of Independence and Earnings LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-muzzillo-ba51ba2/ Website: https://proforma.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregMuzzillo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proforma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greg.muzzillo/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website:⁠ https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast ⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO ⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo⁠

Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠ Dr. Michelle Longmire (https://www.medable.com/ ), CEO of Medable and a Dermatologist, shares her remarkable journey of breaking stereotypes and defying norms in the healthcare field. She has emerged as a pioneering physician leader, driving a groundbreaking $2 billion startup that is revolutionizing the landscape of clinical trials. In this episode, Gary and Michelle discuss: 1. Investing in Neuroscience 2. Transforming Drug Development 3. Navigating Ego and Team Morale 4. Empowering Women in Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelongmire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LongmireMD Website: https://www.medable.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@medable Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website:⁠ https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast ⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO ⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo⁠

Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from ⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠ Sadie Lincoln (https://www.barre3.com/) is the Co-Founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. In this episode, Sadie and Gary discuss: 1. Letting Go of Future Goals and Embracing the Present 2. Franchisees are Passionate Investors 3. Inclusion is a Collective Responsibility 4. Good Service Trumps Five-Star Ratings 5. Navigating Franchising for Startups LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadie-lincoln-aa90726/ Website: https://www.barre3.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadielincoln/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/barre3sadie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/barre3sadielincoln Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barre3/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barre3company Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website:⁠ https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast ⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO ⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo⁠

Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Ryan Sitton (https://pinnaclereliability.com/) is the founder and CEO of Pinnacle, a global data-driven reliability program provider with over 500 employees, as well as a prominent energy market data analytics specialist with a diversified experience in engineering, data science, invention, entrepreneurship, and writing. In this episode, Gary and Ryan discuss: 1. The Journey of Constant Improvement 2. Building Businesses Beyond Individuals 3. Innovate or Stagnate: The Imperative for Business Survival 4. Re-Evaluating the Work-From-Home Approach Website: https://pinnaclereliability.com/ LinkedIn Pinnacle: www.linkedin.com/company/pinnaclereliability LinkedIn Ryan: www.linkedin.com/in/ryansitton Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanSitton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryansitton4tx/?hl=en Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

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Scott Scully (https://www.abstraktmg.com/) is the Founder and CEO of Abstrakt Marketing Group with a main focus in the Marketing and Lead Generation space. 

In this episode Gary and Scott discuss:

1. Recruiting Challenges: Finding Leaders Who Embrace Your Culture

2. Future-Proofing Your Business: The Importance of a Robust Sales Pipeline

3. The Link between Enterprise Value and Business Desirability

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmscully/

Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abstrakt-marketing-group/ 

Website: https://www.abstraktmg.com/

Website: https://www.sapperconsulting.com/

Website: https://www.abstraktcloud.com/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/carmarketing

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmscully/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Abstraktmg/

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Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ 

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast 

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo 

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Fardad Zabetian (https://kudoway.com/), CEO and Co-Founder of KUDO Inc., went from humble beginnings to building a global business empire. Learn about his journey, the challenges he faced, and the valuable lessons he has to share about entrepreneurship, innovation, and serving customers. In this episode, Gary and Fardad discuss: 1. Landing Lucrative Contracts and Scaling

2. Lessons From Humble Beginnings 

3. Speed and Adaptability: Key Factors for Success

4. The Power of Customer Engagement and Learning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fardadz/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Fzabetian Website: https://kudoway.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KUDO-inc Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Nick Friedman (https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/) is the Co-Founder and Visionary of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, North America's largest and fastest-growing junk removal and local moving franchise business. In this episode, Gary and Nick discuss: 1. Beyond the Surface: Building Lasting Business Relationships 2. Balancing Warm And Fuzzy Values With Accountability 3. The Myth of Early Retirement 4. Achieving World Class Status in Business

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collegehunkshaulingjunk/ 

Website: https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/

Website: https://www.nickfriedman.com/

Website: https://www.trashbutler.com/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nrf02000 

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Adam Harris is the Co-founder and CEO of Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses worldwide. His people-centered leadership, alongside a fully remote, distributed workforce of 700+ people in more than 40+ countries, has grown Cloudbeds into a company that generates billions of dollars in revenue for tens of thousands of properties globally.

In this episode Gary Rabine and Adam Harris discuss:

1. Autonomy: The Ultimate Gift for Leaders

2. Reevaluating Team Members

3. Embracing Grit and Kaizen

4. The Three Pillars of Remote Work Success

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambharris/

https://www.cloudbeds.com/

https://twitter.com/Calacles

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudbeds/

https://www.facebook.com/Cloudbeds/

https://www.instagram.com/cloudbeds/

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Dr. Ivan Misner (www.IvanMisner.com) is the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization.  Founded in 1985, the organization now has over 10,900 chapters in 76 countries throughout every populated continent of the world. 

In this episode, Gary and Ivan discuss:

1. Growing an International Organization

2. The Power of Core Values

3. The Impact of Relationships on Your Mental Space

4. How Technology Revolutionized the Paving Industry

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanmisner Twitter: https://twitter.com/IvanMisner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IvanMisner.BNIFounder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivanmisner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ivanmisner Websites:

https://ivanmisner.com/ 

https://www.bni.com/ 

https://www.ivansinnercircle.com/ 

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Jeffrey Terry (https://www.gehccommandcenter.com/) is the founder and CEO of GE HealthCare Command Centers, a consulting and software business. For more than a decade, Terry has been at the forefront of transforming care delivery through network design, dynamic optimization, and process re-engineering.

In this episode, Gary and Jeff discuss:

• Understand The Problem Before Jumping to Solutions
• We Treat Customer Dissatisfaction Like a Home Invasion
• Doership: Don’t Just Say it, do it!
• Military Precision Meets Engineering Ingenuity
• Empathy in Problem-Solving
• Building Strong Customer Relationships 

   https://www.gehccommandcenter.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrterry/    https://www.linkedin.com/company/gehealthcarecommandcenters/

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Greg Galant, co-founder and CEO of Muck Rack (https://muckrack.com/) and co-founder of the Shorty Awards (https://shortyawards.com/) talks about his journey to success - from building websites for businesses at 14, to starting his own podcast in 2005, way before the podcast industry exploded, to co-founding the Shorty Awards.

In this episode, Gary and Greg Galant discuss:

• Shorty Awards

• The Power of Shaping the Narrative

• The Evolution of Job Titles in Startups

• Scaling Up

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galant/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregory

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ggalant

Website: https://muckrack.com/

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Jack Hammond (https://homebase.org/) is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General with multiple combat commands and currently serves as the Chief Executive for the Home Base National Center of Excellence for Mental Health and Brain Injuries.

In this episode, Gary and Jack discuss:

● The Hidden Toll of War

● Reimagining Mental Health Care: From Stigma to Support

● Overcoming The Fear of Letting People Down

● Commit to Excellence, Not Perfection

● Taking Risks Can Lead to Success

● Leveraging Trust to Build Solutions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-hammond-a9214b50/

https://twitter.com/jackhammond15

https://homebase.org/

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Joe Riley (https://www.patriotfamilyhomes.com/) is a military hero and it is an honor to have him on the show. Not only did he serve his country with distinction, but he has also gone on to become a successful entrepreneur. We delve into Joe's upbringing, the reason he joined the military, and his experience serving our country. We also discuss the value of mentorship and how Joe is passing on his knowledge and experiences to help others on their entrepreneurial journeys.

In this episode Gary and Joe Riley discuss:

1.       Building a Real Estate Empire with Debt and Cash Flow

2.      Cap Rate 101

3.      Finding Success with a Strong Support System

4.      The Truth About Military Bureaucracy and Entrepreneurship

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-riley-0ab5a926/

https://www.facebook.com/patriotfamilyhomes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcfSGDdNXpw

https://www.instagram.com/patriotfamilyhomes/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/patriot-family-homes/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true

https://www.tiktok.com/@patriotfamilyhomes

https://www.patriotfamilyhomes.com/podcasts

https://www.patriotfamilyhomes.com/

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Rupesh Sanghavi (⁠https://ergode.com/⁠) is the Founder and CEO of Texas-based Ergode Inc, one of the top resellers on Amazon.com and Walmart. In this episode, Gary and Rupesh discuss: 1. Build Your Business to Survive Your Absence 2. 10 Rules to Live By 3. Identifying New Business Opportunities 4. Building Wealth Through Employee Ownership 5. The American Dream of Entrepreneurship: Innovate, Risk, and Reward Website: ⁠https://bosontech.ai/⁠⁠ 

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupeshsanghavi/⁠⁠ 

Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/twitFromRup⁠⁠ 

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Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Tom Ryan is the founder of ICR (http://www.icrinc.com) and serves as its CEO. Throughout his career, Tom has analyzed companies from the perspective of a communications advisor and Wall Street Journal-ranked sell-side analyst, and these perspectives bring a unique dimension to his counsel.

In this episode, Gary and Tom discussed:

1. The Entrepreneurial Path: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

2. Pivoting From a WallStreet Career

3. Your Company is Not Your Family

4. Going Public: An Alternative to an IPO

5. The Value of a Crisis Communication Plan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-ryan-5a528917/

https://twitter.com/icrpr

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Jeff Frient (https://www.bluemarpartners.com) is the managing partner of Blue Marlin Partners, a private investment firm in Washington, D.C. that invests in established lower middle-market businesses looking to substantially grow and realize shareholder value.  

In this episode, Gary and Jeff Frient discuss: 

   1. Military Mindset in Business 

   2. War Time Leadership Lessons 

   3. Balancing Family and Career 

   4. Overcoming Fear of Failure

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-frient-28525b11/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfrient/

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Download Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Jay Laabs, CEO of Spaulding Ridge, shares hard-learned lessons from life as a serial founder, acquirer, and board member of professional services firms. From defining value to measuring what matters most to firing clients, Jay offers priceless advice for his peers trying to create more valuable firms.

In this episode Gary Rabine and Jay Laabs discuss:

1. Importance Of Relationships In Business

2. All Business Is Personal

3. EOB In USA

4. Giving Back

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-laabs/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayLaabs

Website: https://www.spauldingridge.com/

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Matt Massucci is the founder and CEO of Hirewell, a leading recruitment, and staffing firm in the United States. Hirewell is a global, tech-enabled Talent Solutions Provider. Hirewell is comprised of highly specialized recruiters in the highest-demand fields: Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance & Accounting, and Real Estate services.

In this episode, Gary and Matthew discuss:

• Becoming an Extension of Your Client’s Business
• Benefits of Offering Options For Your Clients
• Relationship Sales - A Superior Way of Conducting Business
• Choosing The Right Company Values

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmassucci/

https://twitter.com/mattHirewell

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Gary Rabine (https://www.rabine.com/) talks about his focus on faith, family, freedom, and free enterprise. He is actively involved in fighting for the freedom and rights of American citizens by engaging with organizations like the Job Creators Network. Gary shares his vision for his businesses, including the goal to build world-class businesses that serve customers better than anyone else in the world.

In this episode Gary and Chris discuss:

● Job Creators Network

● Blue Ocean Strategy

● Small Business Mentorship

● Core Values

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Lee Kirby (https://www.salutemissioncritical.com/) is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Salute Mission Critical, a premier global data center services company, launched in 2013 and founded to provide military veterans and their families with careers. He has dedicated himself to being a servant leader in the tech industry and changing the lives of military families worldwide. 

In this episode, Lee and Gary discussed:

• How to Hire The Right People For Your Business
• Identifying Your Target Customer
• Veteran Employment: Supporting Veterans as a CEO
• Leveraging Military Skills in The Job Market

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekirby-datacenterservices-veteransprograms/

https://twitter.com/LeeKirby

https://twitter.com/SaluteMissionC

https://www.facebook.com/salutemissioncritical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOnbf0kGLYU

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Scott Painter (https://www.autonomy.com/) is the Founder and CEO of Autonomy and a serial entrepreneur in the automotive and technology industries who has founded dozens of disruptive companies over the past 25 years. In today’s podcast, Scott talks about his journey in the military, business, and automotive world.

In this episode Gary and Scott Painter discuss:

1. Military Leadership

2. The Trillion Dollar Car Industry

3. Future Of Electric Automobiles

4. Elon And Twitter

https://www.linkedin.com/in/spainter/

https://twitter.com/thescottpainter

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Uri Levine (http://urilevine.com/) is the Founder and Chairman of Pontera and is a passionate serial entrepreneur and disruptor. He co-founded Waze, the world's largest community-based driving traffic and navigation app, with more than 500 million drivers around the globe, which was acquired by Google in June 2013 for more than US$1.1 billion.

Check out Uri's new book "Fall In Love With The Problem, Not The Solution" from https://urilevine.com/

In this episode, Gary and Uri discuss:

1. The Key to Fast Growth is Achieving Product Market Fit

2. Launch Your “Not Perfect” Product

3. Understanding The Categories of Users

4. Don’t be Afraid to Make Wrong Decisions

5. Getting Comfortable With Failure

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-levine/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UriLevine1

Website: http://www.waze.co.il/

Website: http://urilevine.com/

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Dean Wegner (https://www.authenticallyamerican.us/), the Founder and CEO of Authentically American, shares his story of creating Authentically American to help bring manufacturing jobs back to America by selling premium, competitively priced apparel that is all made in the USA. 

In this episode Gary and Dean discuss:

1. What It Means To Be An American Entrepreneur

2. Why Making A Difference Matters

3. Why It's Important To Buy American Brands

4. How To Support American Workers

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-wegner-9874065/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/authentically-american/

https://www.authenticallyamerican.us/

https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticallyAmericanCo

https://www.instagram.com/authentically_american/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jMed1mFeNLWaMXS5H6NBw?

https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2020/09/americans-are-seeking-more-products-made-in-the-usa-dean-wegner-of-authentically-american-steps-into-the-spotlight/

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Gary Rabine (https://www.rabine.com/) is the founder of the Rabine Group, which includes 11 companies. Client satisfaction, innovation, and a desire to excel globally are the three main focuses of Rabine Group. 

Gary's passion for mentoring and inspiring others also inspired him to launch the DitchDigger CEO podcast. He loves working out, golfing, wakeboarding, and practicing his Catholic faith.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-rabine-80a43a10/

Website: https://www.rabine.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rabinegroup

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Major General John Borling (http://www.sosamerica.org/) is a highly decorated, retired Air Force Major General.  He served worldwide in high level command and staff positions.  A graduate of the Air Force Academy, National War College, Executive Education at Harvard  Business School and the JFK School, he was also a White House Fellow.   A fighter pilot, he was shot down by  ground fire over North Vietnam. Seriously injured, he was captured while trying to evade and spent 6 ½ years as a POW in Hanoi.

An ‘in demand’ speaker nationwide, he is a Life Member of the Commercial Club of Chicago, former Trustee and Regent of the prestigious Lincoln Academy of Illinois, author of the nationally acclaimed “Taps on the Walls”, contributor to the anthology, “Gettysburg Replies”, and producer/narrator of ‘Old War Poems’. His weekly, Sunday column, The Third Degree, is in its tenth month of publication.

He occupies leadership positions in multiple business and civic organizations including: Founder/Chairman of Service over Self America and Business Board Chairman of Synthonics, a bio tech company that creates and patents metal coordinated pharmaceuticals.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-borling/

Website: http://www.sosamerica.org/

Website: http://www.synthonicsinc.com/

Website: http://www.tapsonthewalls.com/

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Best-selling author and host of the “Undefeated Marketing” podcast, Phillip Stutts (@phillipstutts), comes from the cutthroat world of political and corporate marketing and has been described as a “marketing maverick reshaping business success using the secret formula that gets presidents elected.” Contributing to 1,407 election victories, including three U.S. Presidential victories and working with multiple Fortune 200 companies, Phillip plays the game of political and corporate marketing on the highest level, battling it out with fierce competition, multi-billion-dollar budgets, and a win or die mentality. He is the founder and CEO of Win BIG Media (a corporate marketing agency) and Founder/Executive Chairman of Go BIG Media (a political marketing ad firm).

In this episode, we talk about politics, business, how he started in life, and how he started winning campaigns in both political and marketing arenas alike.

Instagram: @phillipstutts

Facebook: @ceophillipstutts

Twitter: @phillipstutts

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-stutts-a9ba872/ 

Website: www.phillipstutts.com

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Pastor Corey Brooks (http://projecthood.org/) is the founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D Communities Development Corporation. He established New Beginnings Church of Chicago in November 2000 in the heart of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhood - this opportunity was his first glimpse into the despair in the city of Chicago and served as the catalyst to his ongoing efforts to date. In this episode, we talk about Pastor Corey’s process of Vision Casting, and how he used it to start ProjectHOOD. We also talk about how he changed the lives of numerous people in Chicago with his project.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-brooks-216903a/

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Rob Wilson (@employco) is president of Employco USA. Employco is a national HR outsourcing firm whose customized business solution have made them one of the top privately held HR outsourcing companies in the country. They work with companies to tailor outsourced solutions for payroll, HR, employee benefits and workers’ compensation insurance while reducing clients’ expenses by leveraging their substantial buying power. During the pandemic, Employco led more than 35 webinars on PPP loans and assisted more than 300 clients in applying for funds and loan forgiveness.  In 2015, Employco USA was recognized in Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in America.  This year, Employco proudly celebrated 25 years of outstanding service.

Rob is a high-energy leader and an ambitious entrepreneur. He’s frequently interviewed by news publications, and is a sought-after public speaker. He’s been quoted by Fox News, Wall Street Journal, NBC, Forbes, USA Today, Reuter’s, Newsday, CNBC, Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business, and WGN Television. Rob was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business on their 2021 list of Notable Leaders in HR. He’s also been honored as a finalist for both Ernst & Young (Entrepreneur of the Year competition), and Business Ledger Magazine (Today’s Young Executive competition).  

Website: www.employco.com

Twitter: @employco 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwilson-twc/ 

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02:30 Start

03:35 Getting to know Rob Wilson  

09:00 Rob Wilson’s family  

13:35 Starting his first company 

15:30 Working with his dad  

18:35 Business niches  

21:00 Expanding the insurance and consulting business  

24:50 The risk in taking risks  

28:45 Going through recessions and setbacks 

37:30 A look at how COVID affected businesses and their States’ response 

48:40 A look back at the growth of Rob’s company  

51:30 Becoming friends with customers 

54:30 Holding people accountable to your core values 

58:20 Rob’s vision  

1:04:35 Rob’s executive coach 

1:11:00 Rob’s family life  

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02:20 Hello!

04:40 Getting to know Charles Hall 

07:30 Finding the right partners for your business 

09:50 Charles’ childhood 

17:50 Charles’ greatest lessons from his parents 

23:00 Meeting Molly and moving to New York  

27:45 Charles’ relationship with his family 

28:35 You can write your own life  

31:50 Starting his own business 

35:45 Building Charles Hall Construction from the ground up 

43:20 Moving to Clarendon Hills 

45:35 Charles Hall Construction and Vitality Living 

59:50 Charles’ new goals  

1:08:50 You have the tools to write your own story 

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Jeff Wald is the Founder of Work Market, an enterprise software platform that enables companies to manage freelancers (acquired by ADP). Jeff has founded several other technology companies, including Spinback, a social sharing platform (acquired by salesforce.com). Jeff is an active angel investor and startup advisor, as well as serving on numerous public and private Boards of Directors. Jeff is the author of the Amazon Best Seller The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations. 

Twitter: @jeffreywald 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwald/  

Website: www.jeffwald.com

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02:23 How Jeff Wald got started  

06:10 Starting his own company  

09:00 Dealing with setbacks and getting back up 

14:50 Does new technology take away jobs? 

17:25 Starting WorkMarket  

24:20 What makes Work Market great  

41:30 Jeff’s new mission  

43:40 The End of Jobs  

51:15 The best minds are those who want to solve problems  

54:00 Hire somebody that wants your job 

59:55 What needs to change in politics  

1:07:50 Unintended positive and negative consequences  

1:18:20 What it means to be a leader 

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03:30 What Mike learned in YPO 

04:45 Who are Mike’s customers 

08:45 The state of politics in Illinois 

14:00 The similarities between business and politics  

24:00 Identifying the momentum drivers for a company  

25:45 Abundance 360 and moonshots  

28:15 Disruption and polarization 

32:00  Social impact  

35:30 Being negative vs being positive 

41:45 Mike’s childhood and 9/10/2001  

46:45 Post 9/11 and the NHL 

53:30 Public relations and momentum  

1:00:00 Getting into the momentum mindset 

1:03:45 Are things coming back to normal? 

1:13:45 Mike’s family  

1:17:45 Mike’s take on politics  

1:21:15 Chris’ takeaways

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Website: http://www.onlinejobs.ph 

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01:30 Getting to know John Jonas  

04:41 How Onlinejobs.ph works  

08:40 John’s childhood 

010:55 Building his own business 

17:40 The importance of adding value  

19:00 How OnlineJobs started 

21:45 Why John decided to build a business with Filipinos 

26:30 John’s relationship with his employees 

35:00 The challenges of hiring virtual VAs  

39:10 Challenges that John faced  

46:00 Training leaders to make the most out of each opportunity 

54:30 How VAs can ease your life  

57:30 Aiming for excellent customer experience 

1:02:47 Why the Philippines is so appealing  

1:04:25 Replacemyself.com  

1:15:16 What John does in his spare time 

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Brian Spaly (@BrianSpaly) is currently the General Partner at Brand Foundry Ventures and Executive Chairman at Tecovas, a direct-to-consumer Western Bootmaker based in Austin, TX.  Up until January 2017, Brian was Founder and CEO of Trunk Club, where he focused on making it easy for men and women to discover and acquire awesome clothing without the hassles of the traditional shopping experience. 

Prior to leading Trunk Club, Brian founded Bonobos, a men’s clothing company that is famous for the best-fitting pants on earth, by selling trousers out of the trunk of his car during business school in Palo Alto.

Brian holds an MBA from Stanford and an AB degree from Princeton. He is an avid hockey player, cyclist, squash player, and enjoys watersports. He’s completed three Ironman distance triathlons and three adventures to Burning Man. His favorite authors are Roald Dahl, Neal Stephenson, Mark Helprin, and Nicholas Taleb. He is married to Carly Spaly and they have two daughters, Ruthie and Sylvie.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianspaly/  

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02:30 Getting to know Brian Spaly 

05:15 Discovering his entrepreneurial side  

09:15 The private equity guy who made his own clothes 

11:00 Finding your passion beyond conventional jobs  

15:30 Bonobos’ history and differentiation 

21:30 Success, responsibility, and life lessons from business 

30:45 Letting go of Bonobos 

40:00 Brian’s career with Trunk Club 

49:30 What companies excite Brian Spaly to invest 

1:04:45 Mentors that inspired Brian 

1:11:30 How Brian inspires his team  

1:18:15 Balancing your company’s priorities 

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Erik Weir (@WCMGlobalWealth) is the Founder and Principal of WCM Global Wealth, which seeks to deliver optimum quality investment advice and money management for high net-worth investors. Erik joined Merrill Lynch in 1989 and subsequently worked at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette as a Senior Vice President providing money management services to various founders of technology companies. He opened Weir Capital Management, LLC in 1999, developing a global client base for financial solutions, and was twice named one of the fastest-growing companies in South Carolina by the state's Chamber of Commerce. He launched WCM Global Wealth in 2011. 

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02:15 Getting to know Erik Weir  

06:15 Erik’s film ventures  

17:15 Erik’s upbringing 

22:15 Starting out in business early 

28:00 Erik’s college life 

32:00 Erik during the tech bubble  

36:00 The 2000s in Erik’s eyes 

40:30 Getting into film 

48:30 Erik’s other ventures  

54:45 What excites Erik Weir?  

58:00 What’s next for Erik  

1:05:45 How companies are changing  

1:07:15 Erik’s mentors  

1:12:15 Building relationships and setting goals 

1:18:45 Making lemonades out of lemon  

1:25:30 What do you want your epitaph to say?

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