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Feb. 6, 2025

Why SELF-FORGIVENESS Leads to Better Leadership - Brooke Beardall

As humans, we all fall short sometimes. The key to becoming a well-rounded leader isn’t perfection—it’s self-awareness, grace, and daily reflection. Checking in with yourself every day helps you understand your emotions, thoughts, and reactions, making you a more grounded and effective leader. Taking a moment on your way to…

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Feb. 5, 2025

The 4 Most Important PARTS OF YOU | Brooke Beardall

We often think of ourselves as just our physical bodies, but there are actually four parts that shape our experiences—intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical. While only our body is visible, the other three deeply influence how we feel, react, and lead. As leaders, understanding this connection is crucial. Your mood…

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Feb. 5, 2025

From Resistance to Resilience: Embracing Change as a Leader | Brooke Beardall - Holy Yoga

Brooke Beardall, creator of Holy Yoga, shares how she built a global Christ-centered yoga brand through innovation and strong systems. Join us in this inspiring conversation with Brooke Beardall, founder of Holy Yoga, as she shares her unique journey of combining her Christian faith with her passion for yoga. With…

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Feb. 4, 2025

Is Single SKU Manufacturing The Future? #entrepreneur #business

My thoughts on Single SKU businesses as I react to a video by the Kopywriting Kourse Channel by Neville Medhora. You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on Lean manufacturing;…

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Feb. 4, 2025

From Resistance to Resilience: Embracing Change as a Leader | Brooke Beardall

Brooke Beardall, creator of Holy Yoga, shares how she built a global Christ-centered yoga brand through innovation and strong systems.

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Feb. 3, 2025

Luck vs Hard Work in Business ft Brian Lennon

Brian Lennon, CEO of General Die Casters, Inc., shares how resilience, critical thinking, and teamwork drive growth and operational excellence. You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on Lean manufacturing;…

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Jan. 30, 2025

Finding Your Target Audience In Business ft Christopher Suchánek (CEO of Firm Media)

With over 25 years of experience, Chris Suchánek is a leader in digital and traditional marketing, particularly within the specialty medical industry. His career began in the entertainment industry, where he honed his skills with brands such as Warner Bros., EMI Music, and MTV, leading teams to international acclaim and…

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Jan. 29, 2025

From Musician to Successful Marketer - Christopher Suchánek (CEO of Firm Media)

With over 25 years of experience, Chris Suchánek is a leader in digital and traditional marketing, particularly within the specialty medical industry. His career began in the entertainment industry, where he honed his skills with brands such as Warner Bros., EMI Music, and MTV, leading teams to international acclaim and…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Selling Your Business WITHOUT Crushing Employee Morale?

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on Lean manufacturing; strategy development and execution; and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Which of the Four Pillars does Nick identify most closely with?…

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Jan. 24, 2025

Is Single SKU Manufacturing Better Than Having Multiple Products? | Private Equity

Today, we react to a YouTube video by the Kopywriting Kourse (Neville Medhora) Channel. I share my opinion on single SKU manufacturing as someone with over a decade of experience in multiple manufacturing businesses. Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zQnr5EMzfE8 You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com…

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Jan. 24, 2025

Hard Work vs Luck in Business

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on Lean manufacturing; strategy development and execution; and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Which of the Four Pillars does Nick identify most closely with?…

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Jan. 23, 2025

Ad Agencies vs Branding Agencies - Should You Specialize?

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on Lean manufacturing; strategy development and execution; and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Which of the Four Pillars does Nick identify most closely with?…

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Jan. 22, 2025

What Separates Real Entrepreneurs From The Rest (Mindset)

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on Lean manufacturing; strategy development and execution; and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Which of the Four Pillars does Nick identify most closely with?…

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Jan. 21, 2025

Scaling Success: How to Build a Business Bigger Than Yourself | Stewart Gandolf

Stewart Gandolf, CEO of Healthcare Success, shares how he scaled his healthcare marketing agency through focus, processes, and strategic growth. Healthcare Success is a full-service marketing and advertising agency dedicated exclusively to helping healthcare organizations attract new patients, enhance their brands and ethically influence healthcare professionals. Connect with Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartgandolf…

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Jan. 17, 2025

FEELING STUCK at WORK? Here’s WHAT I DID INSTEAD (Taylor Graham from Outback Manufacturing)

Are you feeling stuck or powerless in your job? In this video, Taylor Graham from Outback Manufacturing shares how he went from feeling frustrated in his career to buying a business and turning it into a thriving enterprise. He discussed the lessons he learned, the support he received from four…

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Jan. 15, 2025

How OWNING a Business TRANSFORMED MY LIFE (Taylor Graham from Outback Manufacturing)

In this video, Taylor Graham from Outback Manufacturing, shares his journey from considering starting a business from scratch to taking the leap into business ownership by buying an existing company. Taylor opened up about the challenges he faced, the unique opportunities that came his way, and how this decision changed…

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Jan. 13, 2025

Why I Bought a Business Instead of Starting From Scratch | Taylor Graham from Outback Manufacturing

''Owning a business was never part of my plan, but it’s been the most transformative decision of my life.'' In this video Taylor Graham from Outback Manufacturing, shares his journey from working in a corporate environment to becoming the owner of Outback Manufacturing. Taylor Graham also talks about the challenges,…

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Jan. 3, 2025

How to Buy a Business Worth Millions

Book a call here with my a member of my team: https://calendly.com/cdrothpletz/eta-accelerator-call 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on Lean manufacturing; strategy development and execution; and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Which of the Four Pillars does Nick identify most closely with? ''Servant…

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Dec. 26, 2024

Turning Breakdowns into Breakthroughs | Brian Lennon

Brian Lennon, CEO of General Die Casters, Inc., shares how resilience, critical thinking, and teamwork drive growth and operational excellence. Who is General Die Casters? At General Die Casters we produce complex, high quality aluminum and zinc die castings to a wide range of industries. We have three manufacturing facilities…

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Dec. 23, 2024

Kaizen for Leaders: How to Keep Your Team Energized and Focused

Kaizen, a Japanese philosophy meaning "continuous improvement," has been a game-changer in transforming how teams work together to achieve long-term success. Rooted in small, incremental changes, Kaizen fosters an environment of collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation. By empowering team members to contribute ideas for improvement, organizations can cultivate a culture of…

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Dec. 18, 2024

Why Does Everyone Hate Private Equity?

What comes to mind when you hear the term: Private Equity? In this video we explore some of the reasons why people have a negative connotation about Private Equity and whether they're justified. We explore things such as cognitive biases that shape our world view to bad apples in the…

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Dec. 12, 2024

Jaguar’s Identity Crisis: Will Its New Image Hurt the Brand’s Legacy?

When you think of luxury cars that blend elegance with performance, Jaguar is a name that often comes to mind. With a history rich in innovation and a brand that has evolved over generations, Jaguar stands as a testament to enduring legacy in the automotive industry. The rebranding and the…

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Dec. 10, 2024

The Art of Resilience: Navigating Crises and Growth | Sam Fankuchen - CEO of Golden

Sam Fankuchen, founder and CEO of Golden, shares lessons on overcoming crises, building culture, and aligning stakeholders to achieve sustainable business growth. Connect WIth Sam Fankuchen https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfankuchen Golden https://www.goldenvolunteer.com/ My Ebook: How To Sell Your Business to Private Equity. 📚 https://amzn.to/4fF51IB Want to learn more about Private Equity or growing…

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Dec. 5, 2024

Why Strong Leadership Is the Key to Selling Your Business for Millions | Private Equity

Strong leadership isn’t just about running a business—it’s a key factor in increasing its value when it’s time to sell. Buyers look for stability, trust, and confidence in a business, and having a solid leadership foundation can make all the difference. In this video, we explore how strong leadership impacts…

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