In this Stories from the River episode, guest and 2023 GM of the Year Mitch Dixon flips the script, becomes the interviewer and asks host Charlie Malouf the questions about being a CEO and an entrepreneur.
Mitch seeks advice on the intangibles required to be a successful CEO, to which Charlie reflects on his own transition from COO to CEO. He shares insights on the importance of visualizing success, addressing blind spots, and maintaining strong financial discipline. The conversation also touches upon the highs and lows of Charlie's time at Broad River Retail so far, highlighting pivotal moments such as the management buyout and navigating through challenging periods.
Additional Resources, Books, and Videos:
Mitch's merchandising company Blck Heavn. - https://www.blckheavn.com/
Book Recommendations:
"The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board" by Keith J. Cunningham - https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269
"BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0): Turning Your Business into an Enduring Great Company" by Jim Collins and Bill Lazier - https://www.amazon.com/BE-2-0-Beyond-Entrepreneurship-Business/dp/0399564233
Broad River Videos from the archives:
Inky Johnson Speaks to Broad River Retail (August 30, 2018) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNAGlW6uObg
Inky Johnson Q & A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErO1LDM3zU0
Broad River Retail No Limit November Pep Rally (October 25, 2017) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp2wXwJBXuI
Broad River's 1st Annual Semi-Annual Awards Celebration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X9dApx0Aec
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w5mwq_FdJ8E
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