Episode #4 with Ralph Gatti, former CEO of A.R.E

Ralph Gatti is the former CEO of A.R.E., a leading manufacturing company. Starting from the manufacturing floor, Ralph moved from production to management, ownership, and eventual ownership transition, then to investor, serial entrepreneur, advisor. Ralph's story will inspire many who are just getting started, but also those with seasoned experience on how they can make a real difference. With all the talk about growth and "multiplier mindsets" today, Ralph has done it. If you've heard of 10x or 100x, how about Ralph's 532 X revenue growth? That's right; 532 X. From him being one of four employees to being owner and CEO of an 850 person company and a leader in their industry. From $180,000 in revenue to $96,000,000 in 30 years of steady year over year growth. Starting with humble beginnings, Ralph, and the conversation in this podcast, moves quickly from transition to transition.

Topics discussed include:
1. Making the shift from manufacturing floor to management, leadership, and ownership.
2. How crisis can drive growth and strategic decisions.
3. Spiritual Transformation and it's impact on business and people- faith in action.
4. Business transformation.
5. Ralph's philosophy of "Doing Good While Doing Good Business."
6. "No Mission without Margin."
7. Redemptive Workplaces
8. Trust and Accountability.
9. Healthy Routines
10. Getting a "24 Hour day vs. an 18-19 hour day"
11. 3:50 AM wake up times
12. The virtues of being "Young, Dumb, and Enthusiastic"
13. Mentorship

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