“My dad taught me a long time ago to find those people that are really great at what they do and learn from them,” shares Robert Nitsche, CEO of The Nitsche Group, an independent insurance agency operating in Texas since 1949. Robert took his first steps in the office of his family’s business where he is now the CEO. Although as a child he did not think he wanted to take over the family business, he discovered a talent and passion for the work along the way. Today, Robert joins host Stefan Whitwell to talk about the lessons he learned along his career journey, the mentors who helped shape him, and how he has been able to pay it forward by investing in his community.
Robert learned at an early age to seek out experts and learn from them. He attributes much of what he learned to an older gentleman who saw something in him and took him under his wing. One of the biggest lessons Robert learned was to celebrate small wins and to view failure as an opportunity. He shares ways he has incorporated celebrating into his business, organizing get-togethers with the entire staff, and always enjoying lots of food together. Once, he even celebrated by treating himself to a day at the James Bond School in London learning how to be a spy. Robert uses these memories of celebrating to motivate himself to keep working hard.
There are always going to be times that things just do not work out the way you planned, but you can use these moments to try a new approach. Find others who have already done what you want to do, learn from their mistakes, and celebrate the little wins along the way. Then, find ways to pay it forward, whether it be by giving back to your community or becoming a mentor.
Quotes
- “My dad taught me a long time ago to find those people that are really great at what they do and learn from them.” (10:52-11:01 | Robert)
- “My favorite saying around here is, we’re going to try something new and if it doesn't work we've got to back up 10 yards and punt. We’re going to try something else, so don't get attached to what we're doing.” (11:09-11:18 | Robert)
- “You're going to have those moments where it doesn't work, and you just have to stay focused and continually pour in the effort.” (13:11-13:18 | Robert)
- “One of the most interesting things that I have never done before is spying on people and trying to set up surveillance.” (23:54-24:03 | Robert)
- “That's a reward for when you're working hard, and you have some resources to do something really crazy and different. Sometimes you find those opportunities, and those are the kinds of opportunities I'm always looking for.” (26:13-26:24 | Robert)
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