In this episode of the Secure the Perimeter podcast, host Brent Canfield interviews entrepreneur Eddie Wilson, who shares his journey from military service to becoming a successful business leader. They discuss the importance of personal growth, financial awareness, and the five phases of business growth. Eddie emphasizes the significance of leadership, core values, and the impact of setbacks on personal and professional development. He also defines legacy as the ability to create a lasting impact beyond personal recognition, encouraging listeners to pursue fulfillment through helping others.
Eddie Wilson Links:
Website: https://officialew.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiewilsonofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewilsonofficial/?hl=en
Takeaways:
If the leader is not growing, then the entity is not growing.
You have to be definitive in your decisions as an entrepreneur.
Looking at financials weekly allows for better decision-making.
Burnout indicators include neglecting personal health and family.
There are five phases of business: startup, perseverance, viability, scale, and succession.
Viability means having the right people, systems, and financial support.
Scaling should be done without pain and resistance.
Leadership is about making others better while achieving goals.
Transform setbacks into gratitude and positive energy.
Legacy is about creating systems that continue to impact others.
00:00 Introduction to Eddie Wilson and His Journey
04:57 Building the Inner Perimeter: Personal Growth and Faith
09:54 Definitive Decision-Making in Business
12:58 Recognizing and Managing CEO Burnout
19:12 The Five Phases of Business Growth
26:29 Eliminating Bottlenecks in Business
27:30 The Five Pillars of Business Evaluation
29:54 Scaling vs. Scaling Well
32:05 Aligning Values and Mission During Growth
35:05 The Titan Doctrine: Keys to Scaling
37:54 Transforming Setbacks into Growth
45:36 Defining Legacy and Impact
49:10 Pursuing Fulfillment Over Success
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