Sam Simon is the Founder and Chairman of Simon Group Holdings (SGH), which he formed in 1985 with the founding of Atlas Oil Company, headquartered in Taylor, Michigan.

Simon Group Holdings, directly and through its subsidiaries, has interests in and is an active investment manager within the following sectors: Commercial Fuel Supply and Distribution; Oil Field Services; Logistics and Transportation; Commercial and Residential Real Estate; Aviation; Technology SaaS; and Insurance Solutions. The SGH Investment Management Team has active investments throughout the capital stack including: Venture Capital, Private Equity, Mezzanine, and Senior Debt. SGH has over 1,000 team members among its family of companies.

In this episode we discuss:

✔️ Unlocking the power of company values: how they shape your culture and drive business success

✔️ Leading from the field: the power of hands-on management

✔️ Building a winning team: tips and strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in manufacturing

(00:00:00) - Building a billion dollar company from scratch with Sam Simon

(00:02:21) - Building a strong company culture with passion and communication

(00:11:19) - Assessing business opportunities based on people and facilities, not just financials

(00:16:14) - The importance of being in the field

(00:20:54) - Tools for entrepreneurial clarity and focus

(00:23:10) - The importance of hiring the right people and providing training

(00:27:34) - Advice for young people starting their career

Learn more about Simon Group Holdings: www.simongroupholdings.com

Learn more about Sam Simon: https://www.simongroupholdings.com/leadership-team

Follow Sam Simon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsimonceo

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