Rich Milici, President &CEO of Blackstone Industries wanted to control his own fate after his job was moved to another state - so he started his entrepreneurial journey.
In 2013, Rich purchased Blackstone Industries, a group of brands that manufacturers tools for artisan markets. With 3 brands that are over 100 years old, he knew this would be a strong building block for growth.
Ari and Rich talk about the initial purchase process and Blackstone's M&A aspirations. Then they go deep into the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which Rich says changed everything!
If you're looking to be an entrepreneur, or a business owner that wants to gain more control over your business operations, this is the episode for you.
Rich's favorite books: Benjamin Hardy - The Gap and the Gain, Who Not How, 10x is easier than 2x.
Rich Milici, Blackstone Industries
Website: https://blackstoneind.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackstone-industries/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackstoneIndustriesLLC
Rich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-c-milici-jr-34543524/
Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast
Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari
Podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/
Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/
Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/
Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/
Rich and Ari discuss:
EOS
ERP
M&A
Core Values
Business relationships
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