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Feb. 18, 2025

Mentorship Forges Success | Tim Webster - CEO of of Farmer Direct Foods

Tim Webster, CEO of Farmer Direct Foods, shares lessons on mentorship, making work meaningful, and viewing success as a journey. Check out Farmer Direct Foods: https://www.farmerdirectfoods.com/ You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management…

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Feb. 18, 2025

What Does it Take To Find A Mentor? | Tim Webster - CEO of Farmer Direct Foods

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 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. 18, 2025

Mentorship Forges Success | Tim Webster

Tim Webster, CEO of Farmer Direct Foods, shares lessons on mentorship, making work meaningful, and viewing success as a journey.

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Feb. 15, 2025

Everything Shifts Every 7 Years | Entrepreneurship

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 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. 14, 2025

How To Be More Mindful as a Leader (Introspection)

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 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. 14, 2025

BUYING A BUSINESS? The Risks No One Talks About

Buying a business is a bold move—but do you really understand the risks involved? In this video, Nick McLean from Four Pillars Investors shares his personal journey in mergers, acquisitions, and investment banking. He breaks down the emotional and financial challenges of owning a business, including the underestimated impact of…

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Feb. 13, 2025

How To Deal With Setbacks and Failure as a Leader | Entrepreneurship

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 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. 12, 2025

How Your Subconscious Affects How You Show Up To Work as a Leader | Mindset

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 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. 12, 2025

Business Buying SECRETS (Build Relationships First?)

Building strong relationships is the key to successfully buying a business. In this video, Nick McLean of Four Pillars Investors shares insights from nearly 20 years in private equity, M&A, and investment banking. Learn why networking isn’t just a cliché—it’s a vital strategy that can make or break your acquisition…

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Feb. 10, 2025

The Silent Retail Revolution: Kirkland Is Crushing Nike & Coca-Cola

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 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. 10, 2025

Is Your Job REALLY SECURE? Think Again!

Are corporate jobs really as secure as they seem? In this video, Nick McLean from Four Pillars Investors shares his personal journey from corporate consulting to entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). With nearly 20 years of experience in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and investment banking, Nick explains why large corporations…

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Feb. 9, 2025

The 7-Year Shift (WHY CHANGE IS INEVITABLE) | Brooke Beardall

Every seven years, life naturally shifts—our relationships, passions, and circumstances evolve. Understanding these cycles allows us to adapt, grow, and build systems that support our vision in every season of life. Whether in business, relationships, or personal development, flexibility is crucial. The key to longevity and success is creating systems…

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Feb. 8, 2025

Why Knowing Yourself CHANGES EVERYTHING | Brooke Beardall

Understanding yourself holistically isn’t just beneficial for you—it positively impacts everyone around you. Introspection is a discipline, a daily practice that keeps you connected to your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and actions. When you check in with yourself regularly, you gain clarity, make better decisions, and live with greater purpose. By…

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Feb. 7, 2025

Why Failure is the KEY TO SUCCESS | Gregory Gragg of Blue Chair, Kansas City

Failure is inevitable—but how you respond to it defines your success. Every entrepreneur, leader, and innovator has faced setbacks, but resilience is stronger than failure. Those who succeed are the ones who keep pushing forward, learning from their mistakes, and adapting. In this video, we explore the mindset that separates…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Why SELF-FORGIVENESS Leads to Better Leadership - Brooke Beardall

As humans, we all fall short sometimes. The key to becoming a well-rounded leader isn’t perfection—it’s self-awareness, grace, and daily reflection. Checking in with yourself every day helps you understand your emotions, thoughts, and reactions, making you a more grounded and effective leader. Taking a moment on your way to…

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Feb. 5, 2025

The 4 Most Important PARTS OF YOU | Brooke Beardall

We often think of ourselves as just our physical bodies, but there are actually four parts that shape our experiences—intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical. While only our body is visible, the other three deeply influence how we feel, react, and lead. As leaders, understanding this connection is crucial. Your mood…

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Feb. 5, 2025

From Resistance to Resilience: Embracing Change as a Leader | Brooke Beardall - Holy Yoga

Brooke Beardall, creator of Holy Yoga, shares how she built a global Christ-centered yoga brand through innovation and strong systems. Join us in this inspiring conversation with Brooke Beardall, founder of Holy Yoga, as she shares her unique journey of combining her Christian faith with her passion for yoga. With…

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Feb. 4, 2025

Is Single SKU Manufacturing The Future? #entrepreneur #business

My thoughts on Single SKU businesses as I react to a video by the Kopywriting Kourse Channel by Neville Medhora. You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on Lean manufacturing;…

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Feb. 4, 2025

From Resistance to Resilience: Embracing Change as a Leader | Brooke Beardall

Brooke Beardall, creator of Holy Yoga, shares how she built a global Christ-centered yoga brand through innovation and strong systems.

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Feb. 3, 2025

Luck vs Hard Work in Business ft Brian Lennon

Brian Lennon, CEO of General Die Casters, Inc., shares how resilience, critical thinking, and teamwork drive growth and operational excellence. You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 More about Nick McLean from Four Pillars: Background: Operations management with an emphasis on Lean manufacturing;…

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Jan. 30, 2025

Finding Your Target Audience In Business ft Christopher Suchánek (CEO of Firm Media)

With over 25 years of experience, Chris Suchánek is a leader in digital and traditional marketing, particularly within the specialty medical industry. His career began in the entertainment industry, where he honed his skills with brands such as Warner Bros., EMI Music, and MTV, leading teams to international acclaim and…

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Jan. 29, 2025

From Musician to Successful Marketer - Christopher Suchánek (CEO of Firm Media)

With over 25 years of experience, Chris Suchánek is a leader in digital and traditional marketing, particularly within the specialty medical industry. His career began in the entertainment industry, where he honed his skills with brands such as Warner Bros., EMI Music, and MTV, leading teams to international acclaim and…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Selling Your Business WITHOUT Crushing Employee Morale?

You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com 🔎🔎 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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Jan. 24, 2025

Is Single SKU Manufacturing Better Than Having Multiple Products? | Private Equity

Today, we react to a YouTube video by the Kopywriting Kourse (Neville Medhora) Channel. I share my opinion on single SKU manufacturing as someone with over a decade of experience in multiple manufacturing businesses. Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zQnr5EMzfE8 You can contact us here: 🐣 twitter.com/NickFourPillars 💼 www.linkedin.com/company/four-pillars-investors 🖥️ www.fourpillarsinvestors.com 📧 nmclean@fourpillarsinvestors.com…

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