Revisiting with CEO Tony Grace about his recent acquisition. Summaries and updates about lessons learned by myself for setting up a a multistate business.

Episode 50 Acquisitions

Jan 31st, 2024 1h 6m

One CEO who is 4 weeks post acquisition and myself 6 weeks away from closing on a location out of state, we sit down and discuss the different techniques, mindsets, and lessons learned in the process of acquiring a competitor.

Episode 49: Nine Months of Lessons

Dec 2nd, 2023 39m 33s

A lot can happen in 9 months. Many people over estimate what they can accomplish in a week and under estimate what they can accomplish in a year. Here is the update to what was accomplished between both companies in since the last update along

This Too Shall Pass

Feb 10th, 2023 20m 22s

As the companies grow, things begin to look different. They are not better or worse, they are just.... different. The feelings involved with those changes will always pass on as we move into the next change. The only things we can do is choose

Say yes & figure out HTF to do it later

Nov 8th, 2022 15m 51s

A friend once told me "Say yes and then figure the rest out later." I thought that was an irresponsible way to live.Then, I realized it is how I should live. Weird... It worked!

It Will Never Go How You Expect It To

Oct 24th, 2022 32m 6s

Being able to modify and move is one of the most important aspects of running a business. Whether you are a seasoned company or an early startup, rigidity can end you. There are no shortage of surprises that happen in business. The only rigidit

The Value of Pointing Fingers

Sep 29th, 2022 35m 7s

Pointing fingers has s negative connotation. When yopu hear the phrase, you may think of "blame". Sometimes though, a different finger pointing is exactly what you need. Pointing your finger to the horizon or to provide accountability will grow

Inspect What You Expect

Oct 30th, 2020 55m 6s

Habits quickly form whether they are good or bad. Holding others accountable for top performance also helps hold yourself accountable. Appreciate those in your life that identify ways to help you grow through criticism. Learn to love criticism

Build Your Badasses

Oct 23rd, 2020 43m 5s

Whether it is your friends, your vendors, your employees, or your mentors, surrounding yourself with great people is something everyone knows is a key to success. Can you stake a claim to a squad? Have YOU built your badasses? Who have you rais

Grow your F*^@ing Garden

Oct 22nd, 2020 29m 20s

Your mind is freshly turned soil. If you don't do something with it, shit is going to grow there that you don't have any use for. Rip out those weeds and start planting your seeds. Dreams are the seedlings of reality.

Focus On What You Can Control

Sep 2nd, 2020 30m 3s

With chaos, lack of control can be pervasive in your thoughts. Finding what it is you have control over and focusing on positive thinking and executing will bring you back to the top. This update has examples of how dire things can feel and how

The Game We Play

Jul 13th, 2020 25m 26s

The strong survive any new obstacle but those that thrive are the ones who are willing to adapt. As people claim measurable failure due to things outside their control, many of us look at those failures as an excuse over a long standing weaknes

Impossible To Title

May 19th, 2020 1h 16m

I bring on one of my favorite guests Tony Grace again where we talk about challenges with hiring people for things you do not know anything about. We also dive into the political issues of Covid and discuss some of the potential future outcome

Adding Insult to Injury

May 17th, 2020 32m 35s

A few weeks after the most intense injury of my life, I reflect on the last 3.5 weeks of pain and the lessons learned. This could be the greatest challenge of my life. Largest economic swing of a lifetime coupled with a critically injured leade

The Awakening

Apr 11th, 2020 23m 27s

What happens when we speak out against something new? When did caring for yourself like you care for others go away? We have a GIANT problem out there and no one is saying what everyone is thinking. This problem is not going to go away. This pr

Fear Mentailty

Mar 26th, 2020 14m 16s

I drive my custom made car "The Mini Buggy" home. Every level of fear, stress, panic, exhilaration, excitement, confidence, and achievement were experienced. I HAD to walk you through the mentality of what it feels like to be 100% committed to

Brought To You By Community Service

Mar 20th, 2020 13m 29s

As a pandemic sweeps the nation, the High Caliber Team springs into action to..... make fun of it. In the process, we were able to think clearly, be prepared, and give back. It is not as much work as it may seem. You want to give back, why don;

Say What Matters

Feb 18th, 2020 15m 22s

EVeryone talks about building your following and best standardized practices. What are you doing it for though? Whether starting a new job, business, gym membership, group activity, why is it you are doing it? Yes, you need to know how to do it

Megatrack!!!!

Feb 3rd, 2020 29m 46s

We ran the combined tracks and had a blast! So many things come to me after another day on the floor. Why do businesses not live below their means constantly? When and where should I invest the profits? What am I doing this for? What does my fa

The Trip and The Revelations

Jan 30th, 2020 50m 27s

After spending 7 days in Europe, it is time to pull some of this shit out of my head and execute. Here is a synopsis of my first experience doing business and collaborating in person overseas. Business is the same. Make friends. Friends help e

Even 10x Takes Time

Dec 21st, 2019 33m 25s

All changes take time to establish and mature. It takes maniacal effort to identify and create those changes but implementation is where it all can either fall apart or completely come together. Considering everything that each change can affec

F*&% Resolutions

Nov 29th, 2019 29m 23s

On this Turkey Day, I get a chance to reflect on the years goals and achievements and how we got there. It was not a rule, it was a destination. To get there, we needed to think critically of each step down to the bite size piece and hold ourse

Flip the Switch

Nov 1st, 2019 8m 28s

All it is really is flipping the switch. Choosing to choose. Find the positives and fun in life and you will find that life is really positive and fun! Work on developing the control of that switch.

What Does It Mean To Do Your Best

Oct 24th, 2019 28m 19s

Thinking about thinking. That is a deep thought to think about thinking about. YAY PHILOSOPHY! What does it mean to do your best? When have you truly expected greatness from yourself? You expect it from others and accept your failures. How do y