A seven time owner's tale of growth and grit with Reg Zeller | Construct your life #632

In this episode, we sit down with Reg, a Wisconsin native who has made a profound impact on the foundry industry, scaling his entrepreneurial endeavors to an impressive portfolio of 10 companies with over $30 million in revenue.

From his small-town beginnings to becoming a seven-time business owner, Reg's story is one of ambition, strategic growth, and purpose-driven wealth creation.

Key Takeaways:

- Reg's Background: Learn how Reg transitioned from a small-town kid with dreams of sports stardom to a manufacturing titan with an engineering background, driven by a desire to escape the corporate grind and build something of his own.

- Taking Over Family Businesses: Discover Reg's approach to acquiring and nurturing established businesses, building trust with long-time employees, and the strategic patience required in industries with extensive sales cycles.

- Growth and Change Management: Reg shares his aggressive yet thoughtful strategy for business growth and the importance of understanding the nuances of each business before pushing for change.

- Wealth and Success Strategies: Dive into Reg's philosophy on aligning professional pursuits with personal values and goals, transitioning from trading time for money to building equity, and the "three buckets of money" strategy that has fueled his success.

- Worker to Owner Mindset: Reg discusses the mental and strategic shift from being a hands-on worker to a business owner making high-impact decisions and the personal struggles associated with stepping back from day-to-day operations.

- Real-World Entrepreneurship: Get candid insights into the importance of proving business value and success before seeking recognition, and the relentless pursuit of excellence required for sustained growth.

- Building in Public: Reg opens up about his experience sharing his business-building journey on social media and invites listeners to join the conversation on Twitter.

Connect with Reg:

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