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The Turnaround Formula, with Neil Lansing-EP 256

Today I’m talking to a guy who believes every company needs to be built to last—not just to flip. Neil Lansing is a turnaround specialist who left private equity to bet his own money on small, underperforming businesses. He’s taken companies from 18 employees to over 400. From $2 million

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Bye Bye Blues

About two months ago I finally accepted that I was in a prolonged funk. I was not profoundly depressed. I could laugh and have fun.

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Machine Tool Jenga

IMTS is coming in a couple of weeks, so it is a good time to assess where the industry is right now. It is apparent

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Back to School

It’s back to school week in my neighborhood, which means later meals and parents waiting in our living room. My wife Risa will be practicing

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The Summer of ’61

Lloyd is on vacation this week. Below is one of his favorite summer blogs he wanted to share with you again. It was originally published in August

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Flipping the Script

I just listened to a fantastic story on the National Public Radio podcast, Invisibilia. The episode began with a story about a group of friends

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