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#352: [SUCCESS STORY] How Servant Leadership Helped Charlie Merrill Take Kontek from Near Bankruptcy to a Valuable Company with $20 Million in Revenue and 40% Margins
Ep. #4 [THEME NINE]
Someone once told me that you could identify a true leader when their team would do anything to avoid disappointing them. There was no need for a heavy hand because there was a huge amount of respect and trust in the shared vision and team.
I believe that statement to be true, and today I could see that quality in my guest.
Today, I have Charlie Merrill and Billy Amberg joining me. Charlie is the CEO of Kontek, who turned a near-bankrupt company into a thriving $20 million business with 40% gross margins through the power of servant leadership. Charlie's people-centric approach and dramatic pivots across industries enabled Kontek to rise from the ashes, transforming from a supplier of concrete foundations for cell towers to a provider of innovative security solutions that protect organizations from terrorist attacks.
In this awesome conversation with Charlie and his friend and client, Billy Amberg from Bloomberg Capital, you'll hear about the real impact of servant leadership in creating a fun and trust-filled work environment, all while driving virtually zero turnover and impressive financial returns. Charlie's wisdom, backed by his mentor and grandfather's teachings, demonstrates the incredible potential of what real servant leadership can do.
// WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: Intentional Growth™ Podcast
10 Key Takeaways:
Learn how servant leadership transformed a near-bankrupt company into a thriving business with $20 million in revenue and 40% gross margins.
Discover how Charlie Merrill's people-centric approach and dramatic pivots across industries enabled Kontek to rise from the brink of bankruptcy.
Understand the importance of asking for opinions and ideas rather than pushing your own when managing people.
Explore the benefits of offering high wages and big performance bonuses to create a team atmosphere and encourage self-management.
Learn about Kontek's journey from supplying concrete foundations for cell towers to protecting organizations from terrorist attacks.
Hear inspiring stories about Charlie's mentor and grandfather, who instilled in him the values of servant leadership.
Realize the true impact of servant leadership on fostering a positive work environment with virtually zero turnover and impressive financial returns.
Find out how Charlie's approach to leadership led him to consider selling his company to an ESOP.
Discover the Intentional Growth Financial Scorecard, a valuable tool that helps you evaluate how well you're running your company as a financial asset.
Understand the transformative potential of servant leadership in the world of business and its
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By Arkona - Intentional GrowthEp. #4 [THEME NINE]
Someone once told me that you could identify a true leader when their team would do anything to avoid disappointing them. There was no need for a heavy hand because there was a huge amount of respect and trust in the shared vision and team.
I believe that statement to be true, and today I could see that quality in my guest.
Today, I have Charlie Merrill and Billy Amberg joining me. Charlie is the CEO of Kontek, who turned a near-bankrupt company into a thriving $20 million business with 40% gross margins through the power of servant leadership. Charlie's people-centric approach and dramatic pivots across industries enabled Kontek to rise from the ashes, transforming from a supplier of concrete foundations for cell towers to a provider of innovative security solutions that protect organizations from terrorist attacks.
In this awesome conversation with Charlie and his friend and client, Billy Amberg from Bloomberg Capital, you'll hear about the real impact of servant leadership in creating a fun and trust-filled work environment, all while driving virtually zero turnover and impressive financial returns. Charlie's wisdom, backed by his mentor and grandfather's teachings, demonstrates the incredible potential of what real servant leadership can do.
// WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: Intentional Growth™ Podcast
10 Key Takeaways:
Learn how servant leadership transformed a near-bankrupt company into a thriving business with $20 million in revenue and 40% gross margins.
Discover how Charlie Merrill's people-centric approach and dramatic pivots across industries enabled Kontek to rise from the brink of bankruptcy.
Understand the importance of asking for opinions and ideas rather than pushing your own when managing people.
Explore the benefits of offering high wages and big performance bonuses to create a team atmosphere and encourage self-management.
Learn about Kontek's journey from supplying concrete foundations for cell towers to protecting organizations from terrorist attacks.
Hear inspiring stories about Charlie's mentor and grandfather, who instilled in him the values of servant leadership.
Realize the true impact of servant leadership on fostering a positive work environment with virtually zero turnover and impressive financial returns.
Find out how Charlie's approach to leadership led him to consider selling his company to an ESOP.
Discover the Intentional Growth Financial Scorecard, a valuable tool that helps you evaluate how well you're running your company as a financial asset.
Understand the transformative potential of servant leadership in the world of business and its