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March 19, 2025

Turning Startups Into Empires | Zack Dugow

Zack Dugow, CEO of the COOL company, shares how strategic pivots, acquisitions, and a dynamic approach to leadership fuel business growth. Check out Zach's website: https://www.zackdugow.com/ You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management…

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March 18, 2025

Turning Startups Into Empires | Zack Dugow

Zack Dugow, CEO of the COOL company, shares how strategic pivots, acquisitions, and a dynamic approach to leadership fuel business growth.

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March 17, 2025

The One Thing Small Businesses Do Better Than Amazon | John Lippe

* Learn How You Can Buy A 7-8 Figure Business That Cashflows At Least $500K/Year In The Next 6-12 Months John Lippe, owner of Federal Corporation, emphasizes patience and leadership as he shares his journey of acquiring and scaling a 100-year-old business. Watch the full podcast interview here: πŸ‘‰ https://nickfourpillars.com/…

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March 15, 2025

Want to Sell Your Business? Here’s How to Target High-Net-Worth Family Offices

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 14, 2025

Why Smart Investors NEVER Touch These Deals…

*** Learn How You Can Buy A 7-8 Figure Business That Cashflows At Least $500K/Year In The Next 6-12 Months πŸ‘‰ https://nickfourpillars.com/ In this video, I share through my experience in M&A and Private Equity for over 20 years why smaller deals are typically more risky than a larger business…

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March 14, 2025

EBITDA: How PE Firms Value Lower Middle Market (LMM) Deals

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 13, 2025

Why Interest Rates Are the Single Biggest Factor Shaping Every M&A Deal Right Now!

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 12, 2025

Freelancers Hit Hard: Google's Policy Shift and Its Impact on Gig Writers

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 12, 2025

The Secret Million-Dollar Skill: Ignoring This Could Cost You Everything!

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 11, 2025

Why Leaving Corporate America Was the Best Decision of My Life

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 11, 2025

The Solopreneur Trap: Why People Are the Key to Business Growth | Andrew Gray of Virtus Insurance

Many entrepreneurs start as solopreneurs, believing hard work alone will take them to success. Sure, you can build a million dollar lifestyle business but the real secret to scaling a business is building the right team. In this video, we’ll break down why hiring, delegating, and leveraging the strengths of…

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March 10, 2025

Leaders vs Managers in Busines | Brooke Beardall of Holy Yoga

What's the most important attribute of a business leader or CEO? What are some ways you can identify who in your team would make a great leader vs someone who would be a good manager? Not everyone is meant to be the best at everything. Watch the full episode with…

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March 10, 2025

Building a Successful Team in Business

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 6, 2025

How The First 30 Days of a New Employee Can Help Overhaul Your Business ft John Lippe

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 4, 2025

The Power of Patience | John Lippe

John Lippe, owner of Federal Corporation, emphasizes patience and leadership as he shares his journey of acquiring and scaling a 100-year-old business. You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on…

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March 4, 2025

The One Metric That Business Buyers Look For | Private Equity

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 4, 2025

The Power of Patience | John Lippe

John Lippe, owner of Federal Corporation, emphasizes patience and leadership as he shares his journey of acquiring and scaling a 100-year-old business.

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March 3, 2025

Trump's Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China go live today! What Will Be The Implications?

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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March 3, 2025

Balancing New Ideas With What's Tried and True

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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Feb. 24, 2025

Getting Private Equity Interested in Your Business

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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Feb. 24, 2025

How To Make Your Business Irresistible To Private Equity Buyers (Ebook Part 7)

πŸ“š Get a copy of my book - How To Sell Your Business To Private EquityπŸ‘‡ https://amzn.to/3XgjYtH Private Equity firms are always searching for the next big deal. What can you do as a business owner to ensure your company is a target they can't afford to miss out on?…

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Feb. 21, 2025

What Really Defines Work Culture? Tim Webster CEO of Farmer Direct

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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Feb. 20, 2025

Should You Ask For Outside Opinions as an Entrepreneur? | Tim Webster CEO of Farmer Direct Foods

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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Feb. 19, 2025

Does Negative Reinforcement Work? Tim Webster CEO of Farmer Direct Foods

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars πŸ’Ό www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors πŸ–₯️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ“§ nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com πŸ”ŽπŸ”Ž 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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