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Episode 21

Mark Miller (Performance Industrial)

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

  • Hosts

    Mike Nelson and Derek Foster

  • Guests

    Mark Miller

  • Runtime

    53 mins, 20 secs

  • Airing Date

    Nov 22, 2022


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