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Welcome to Built to Finish! Join host, Steven Pivnik, each week as he explores the journeys of audacious goal setters. This includes experienced Founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs sharing pivotal moments that propelled their success. We’ll also be talking with endurance athletes who push the limits of physical and mental ability. This show is brought to you by Acresis — offering tailored, high-impact advisory services to help founders get to their finish line with a strategic acquisition or ma ...
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Open Banking and Beyond: Kieron James on Innovation and Leadership - Built to Finish - Episode # 018
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Curious about scaling a tech startup, planning an exit strategy, managing remote teams, and growing a business? Kieron James is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in launching and scaling successful tech startups. Kieron shares valuable insights on exit strategies, emphasizing the importance of planning for an exit from day on…
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The Strategic Advantage of Knowing Your Business - Frank Gazzillo - Built to Finish - Episode # 017
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As a CEO, how important is it to have a deep, comprehensive understanding of every aspect of your business, and how does that impact decision-making? Frank Gazzillo, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Accurate Neuromonitoring, discusses his journey from chiropractor to successful business owner, having built and scaled multiple companies. Frank share…
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Charting a Course from Boardroom to Big Screen - Nick Wilkinson - Built to Finish - Episode # 016
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How can leadership, strategy, and adaptability shape both business transformations and film production? Nick Wilkinson, President of SNL Film and expert CEO discusses his career, transitioning from leading IT and private equity firms to a CEO role in a private company. Nick shares valuable insights on managing company transformations, navigating th…
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Books, Business, and Balance - Nick Hutchison - Built to Finish - Episode # 015
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How can entrepreneurs and authors balance the demands of business growth and personal development while maintaining focus and productivity? Nick Hutchison, founder and CEO of the rapidly growing seven-figure marketing agency BookThinkers, joins host Steven Pivnick. Nick, also the host of the top-rated podcast BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books, shar…
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Navigating Global Expansion - Mark Garland - Built to Finish - Episode # 014
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What are the key strategies for navigating global market expansion and company acquisitions? Mark Garland, shares his extensive experience in global market expansion and supply chain solutions. Mark discusses his leadership roles at companies such as 4R Systems, Capgemini, and Accenture, highlighting the strategic decisions and challenges he faced.…
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Aligning Strategy with Vision for Success - Tom Bonney - Built to Finish - Episode # 013
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Curious about how to build a successful business and prepare for a profitable exit? Tom Bonney shares his 30+ years of experience in the business world, from his early days as a CPA at Deloitte to founding two successful firms: Polaris Consulting and CMF Associates. Tom offers invaluable insights into the key principles of building a thriving busin…
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From Founder to Acquisition: A Journey to Microsoft - Jon Gilman - Built to Finish - Episode # 012
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Jon Gilman, founder and former CEO of Clear Software, discusses his journey from founding his company to its acquisition by Microsoft in 2021. He elaborates on the challenges he faced, including the intense stress of managing and eventually selling his startup. Jon emphasizes the importance of having multiple potential buyers at the negotiation tab…
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Building Success and Learning New Lessons - Mike Saldi - Built to Finish - Episode # 11
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Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful SaaS company, scale it to new heights, and ultimately navigate the complexities of selling? In this episode, Steven Pivnik interviews Mike Saldi, founder and CEO of SCLogic, and shares insights from his 28-year journey in logistics and facility software. Mike discusses his reasons for selling SCLogi…
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Executive Leadership & Strategic Exits - Pam Singleton - Built to Finish - Episode # 010
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In this episode of Built to Finish, executive coach Pamela Singleton draws on over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience to share strategies for guiding businesses through key growth phases and successful exits. She covers the importance of a strong business model, recurring revenue, and a skilled executive team. Pamela also emphasizes the need fo…
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Navigating Highs, Lows, and Sell-Offs - Mark Kennedy - Built to Finish - Episode # 009
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Mark Kennedy, Partner at Red Strategy Group LLC, and a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor with over 25 years of experience, shares his journey from founding nine companies to selling his technology firm, Crown Partners, to Publicis Group. Crown Partners was named Strategic Acquisition of the Year in 2014 by the Mergers and Acquisitions Association. …
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A Flight Path Through Military and Commercial Skies - Mark Peters - Built to Finish - Episode # 008
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Mark Peters, a seasoned pilot with over 30 years of experience in both military and commercial aviation, reflects on his career journey, beginning with his training and instructor roles in the U.S. Air Force, and spanning his extensive tenure at FedEx, where he flew a variety of aircraft before retiring in 2022. He shares insights into the life of …
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Care More and More About Less and Less - Tim Ash - Built to Finish - Episode # 007
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In this episode of Built to Finish, host, Steven Pivnik, interviews Tim Ash, a leading online marketer, keynote speaker, and author of Unleash Your Primal Brain. The discussion delves into Tim's background in cognitive science and AI, his insights into evolutionary psychology, and how these concepts apply to marketing, decision-making, and human be…
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Beyond the Finish Line: Triumph and Transformation - Mike Reilly - Built to Finish - Episode #006
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In this episode, host, Steven Pivnik, sits down with Mike Reilly, the legendary voice of Ironman, who has spent over 30 years inspiring athletes worldwide. From announcing over 215 Ironman races to coining the iconic phrase "You are an Ironman," Mike shares the stories behind these moments and the lasting impact they've had on the endurance sports …
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Hiring Right, Leading Strong, and Exiting Smart - Leo Fox - Built to Finish - Episode # 005
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In this week’s episode of Built to Finish, Steven Pivnik talks with Leo Fox, CEO and Founder of Vector Consulting Incorporated. Leo shares his journey from the intelligence community to founding Tenacity Solutions, a cybersecurity company that grew to nearly 200 employees before being sold. The conversation covers key business lessons, including th…
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2025: The Year You Scale New Summits - Built to Finish - Episode # 004
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In this special holiday episode of the Built to Finish podcast, host Steven Pivnik, reflects on the past year, expressing gratitude and sharing highlights from a series of extreme adventures and races. Key achievements include reaching number one on the Amazon bestseller list with his book Built to Finish and receiving a major endorsement from Mike…
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Exiting Your Business with Confidence - Mark Hodges - Built to Finish - Episode # 003
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In this episode of Built to Finish, Steven hosts Mark Hodges, a seasoned entrepreneur and founding partner at Acresis LLC, who shares his expertise in building, exiting, and advising businesses. Mark discusses his personal journey and offers strategies for successful business exits, highlighting the importance of having the right management team, n…
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In the Mind of a Founder: Bill Thomas on Exit Psychology - Built to Finish - Episode # 002
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In this episode of Built to Finish, host Steven Pivnik interviews Bill Thomas, the Founder and Managing Partner at Acresis. He has played a key role in the growth of high-performing companies worldwide. They discuss his journey in the advisory industry, including his experience with Equiterra, which he grew to $100 million before selling to KPMG. B…
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Unleashing Your Inner Champion - Igor Yakushko - Built to Finish - Episode # 001
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In the debut episode of the Built to Finish podcast, host Steven Pivnik sits down with Igor Yakushko, a seasoned athlete and financial expert. Igor reflects on his impressive accomplishments, including completing 35 Ironman triathlons and numerous ultramarathons. He opens up about the mental and physical challenges of endurance racing, the strategi…
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Welcome to Built to Finish! Join host, Steven Pivnik, each week as he explores the journeys of audacious goal setters. This includes experienced Founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs sharing pivotal moments that propelled their success. We’ll also be talking with endurance athletes who push the limits of physical and mental ability. This show is brought…
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