In this episode, Melvin Larry sits down with Kendall Ficklin, a man whose journey from cutting hair to business leader is as inspiring as it is transformative.
Kendall opens up about his early years, his entrepreneurial drive, and the defining moments that shaped his mindset — from corporate success and personal struggle to rebuilding through faith, family, and purpose.
This conversation explores what it really means to grow through life’s middle seasons — where grace meets grind, and maturity means learning to lead at home, in business, and within yourself.
🎯 Key Themes Covered:
- From the barbershop to the boardroom — lessons on leadership and legacy
- Overcoming vices, failures, and fear with faith and accountability
- Redefining manhood in midlife: from grind to grace
- Becoming the “Chief Example Officer” at home and in business
- Fatherhood, marriage, and building generational tradition
- The mindset shift from success to significance
This episode isn’t about the hustle — it’s about the human behind the hustle.
Featured Guest:
Kendall Ficklin — CEO of Grindation & Ficklin & Associates | Speaker | Author | Leadership Coach
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