Episode Overview
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Mark Miller – his old boss, and the main man behind Performance Industrial! They talk about the struggles early businesses face and how they overcame them, Mark’s well-studied practices and methods, and even how Mark overcame a complete relabeling and brand change! You won’t want to miss this informative episode!
Time Stamps
00:16 – Introduction
00:48 – A Brief History of Mark Miller: Trucking Right Out of High School!
03:51 – Getting Dirty with Americlean: You’ve Got to Have a Plan!
04:56 – The E-Myth: A Revelation! Plan it Smart and the Stress Melts Away!
09:08 – Is Consulting Worth It? Yes – If You Really Learn From It!
12:03 – There’s So Much to Learn: So Learn the Right Stuff!
13:57 – Mike’s Claim to Fame: Being Fired by Mark?!
16:27 – Are You Meant to Work For Someone Else? Find Out!
17:56 – Hiring? Don’t Use Indeed – Go to Sandy’s Clam Bar!
18:33 – From Americlean to Performance Industrial: Why the Rebrand?
20:22 – Every Company is a Performance: From Front Stage to Back!
22:34 – Shifting Focus: What to Consider
26:12 – Building a Company: All About Personal Communication, Before AND After the Internet!
29:08 – Marketing is Powerful… But to a Greenhorn, Selling is So Much More!
31:08 – The Golden Phrase: Make it Happen!
33:42 – The Button: “I’ll Make it Happen!”
34:46 – Mark’s Biggest Challenge… Himself! If You Don’t Become Better, You Become Bitter!
36:13 – Mark’s Biggest Mistake: Hiring the Wrong People! Make Choices Carefully, At Work and at Home!
37:37 – Work Ethic: It’s Easy to Criticize, But Everyone is Motivated Differently!
41:24 – Things Have Changed… But For the Better! There’s Nothing Wrong With Safety and Life Balance!
41:59 – The Value of College: Very Dependent! Think it Over First!
43:52 – School Teaches You the Core Skills… But Nothing About Entrepreneurship or Salesmanship!
45:31 – Not Going to College Doesn’t Mean Burger-Flipping! Make Your Own Success!
47:23 – Mark’s Key Piece of Advice: Connect With Other Business Owners! Success Leaves Clues!
50:01 – Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch
Details
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Hosts
Mike Nelson and Derek Foster
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Guests
Mark Miller
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Runtime
53 mins, 20 secs
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Airing Date
Nov 22, 2022