Henry and Preston sit down with Rick Sutkiewicz, Chairman of ThermalNetics. They discuss how a competitive spirit can be used as a tool to drive an entrepreneurial organization, the desirable and undesirable consequences of being the one in control, and eventually learning to give up that control. 

Rick graduated from University of Michigan with a degree in Industrial Engineering, and a collegiate football career as a placekicker for Michigan, playing under Bo Schembechler alongside Jim Harbaugh. After graduating, he went on to technical sales at a large organization, eventually deciding to pursue a career in business ownership. He acquired ThermalNetics in 2004, a HVAC company whose mission is to provide more comfortable and healthy indoor environments through innovative HVAC solutions. 

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ThermalNetics

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In this episode, Preston and Henry sit down with John & Joe Graziano, President and Vice President of FFP Wealth Management. They discuss the importance of instilling culture into your business, the impact of hiring a wrong-fit teammate, and the role of mentors in a business. 

John, who became a Certified Public Accountant in 1987, expanded his CPA firm in 1989 to include financial planning. This expansion stemmed from his concerns regarding the caliber of financial advice that his tax clients were receiving from other advisors. He takes an active role in mentoring over 100 CPA firms, and he has written articles and co-authored a book about financial planning with his brother, Joe.

Joe developed an interest in financial services after his father's death at a young age emphasized the importance of financial planning. He joined John's firm 10 years ago and is a Certified Financial Planner, helping the company advise clients on billions of dollars in assets. 

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FFP Wealth Management

Get TPA Fit

In this episode, Preston and Henry talk to Allan Bruford, COO of WRS. They discuss the balance in using your measures to gauge your mission, the value in living a life full of service, and the Japanese idea of "Ikagai” meaning “a reason for being.” 

As the COO at WRS, Allan focuses on optimizing their operational efficiency to ensure the highest standard of pain management services for workers’ compensation patients, practices, and payors. Prior to stepping into the COO role, Allan developed and implemented technology solutions to support better outcomes for work comp patients through industry-leading service and innovative, non-addictive therapies. 

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WRS

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Preston and Henry sit down with Alex Draper, the CEO of DXLearning. They discuss the importance of values and behavior, how each can drive the other, and how the ability to clearly define them can lead to success in your mission. 

Alex, a former UK educator turned leadership expert, relocated to Chicago in 2005 to lead the U.S. operations of a global management training firm. In 2015, he founded DX Learning with a mission to eliminate workplace toxicity. His book, CARE to Win: The 4 Leadership Habits to Build High-Performing Teams, reflects his passion for people-first leadership. Under his guidance, DX Learning has empowered over 40,000 leaders globally.

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DX Learning

CARE to Win

gettpafit.com

Preston and Henry sit down with the President of Alta Equipment Company, Gianni Campo. They discuss the value in shouldering responsible risk-taking, the ability to live in gratitude, and how to walk away from the expectations of others to build something for yourself. 

Gianni Campo grew up in a family owned and operated construction company. Spending most of his childhood surrounded by heavy equipment and hard work, it propelled him into his own businesses, from construction to concrete laying to sales and equipment rental. Eventually he rose to the President of Alta Equipment Company, whose reach stretches from Florida to Ontario and everywhere in between, where they provide heavy equipment rentals and material handling. 

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Alta Equipment Company

gettpafit.com

Welcome to 1.73: Mission Over Measure! In each episode, we'll invite a guest to share their MISSION, the MEASURES placed upon them, and how they've replaced them with healthier definitions of progress. It's our intent you're inspired to ask different questions, pursue new ideas and stay true to keeping your mission over any measure.  https://www.gettpafit.com/