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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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Inventory Free

Usually I live my business life talking to people who are extremely skilled at cutting bars of metal into a lot of useful widgets and

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My Cousin Donnie

I once had a cousin named Don. Don was a couple months older than me. We played softball together and a lot of ping pong.

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Trump Gets It

I must admit I am totally into the 2016 election. The ascent of Donald Trump is so stunning, so horrifying, but also so wonderfully amazing

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Muslims in Munich

Just got back from a trip to Germany last week. While we Americans are spending our energy hootin and hollerin about the 5000 Syrian refugees

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Chips Oy Vey

My critics have often said my Swarf (British for scrap) was rubbish. I doubt that, but your swarf, those chips that are conveyed out of

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