Building Together: How to Thrive in a Generational Business with Special Guest, Nick Portillo

In this episode, Vince and Scott are joined by a special guest, Nick Portillo, to delve into the fascinating world of building a generational business. They explore various aspects of thriving in a generational business and offer valuable insights on what it takes to create a successful family-run enterprise.

Going the Distance: Nick shares his experiences and insights on how to carry forward an idea through generations. The key, he emphasizes, is a strong vision and unwavering commitment.

Family Synergy: The hosts and Nick discuss the importance of fostering synergy and open communication among family members involved in the business. Understanding each other's strengths and weaknesses is crucial for smooth collaboration.

Recipe for Success: Running a successful family business requires more than just blood ties. The episode sheds light on the traits and qualities needed to make it work.

Building Human Connections: Nick provides valuable advice on developing comfortable and effective communication skills, which are essential when dealing with employees and clients.

Overcoming Challenges: Challenges are inevitable in any business, especially in a family-run one. The episode explores strategies for overcoming these challenges and using them as stepping stones to growth.

Empire Building: Building an empire as a family unit is no small feat. The discussion touches on the importance of systems, processes, and working together cohesively to achieve this goal.

Legacy Matters: Nick and the hosts highlight the significance of leaving a lasting legacy. This extends beyond financial success and encompasses the impact a business can have on generations to come.

The Learning Curve: Finally, the episode emphasizes the value of continuous learning. Whether it's adapting to changing markets or incorporating new technologies, staying ahead of the curve is key to sustained success.

Tune in to this insightful episode to discover the secrets behind building and maintaining a thriving generational business. Nick Portillo's wisdom and experiences provide a wealth of knowledge for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to leave their mark on the world.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Nick Portillo is a young, highly motivated food service professional. He has been in the industry since 2015, but comes from a family who has been in food service for decades! He focuses his time developing relationships with multi-unit chains and large leverage operators to grow new sales. Nick is passionate about achieving each client’s growth objectives and believes in Family, Integrity, Passion, and Reliability.

Nick is a proud alum of Chapman University where he played collegiate baseball and was a member of the greatest fraternal organization, Phi Delta Theta. He is happily married to the love of his life, Carly, and they reside in Newport Beach. Learn more by visiting portillosales.com.

ABOUT OUR HOSTS:

Scott De Long, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, author, educator, and the Founder of Lead2Goals, a business leadership organization that provides coaching, facilitation, and training for growth-oriented organizations. Scott has recently released his first book, "I Thought I Was A Leader... A Journey to Building Trust, Leading Teams & Inspiring Change." Available at Amazon.

Vince Moiso, MBA, is the Founder and President of VIS Aspire Inc., a business management consultant group. He is also a Principal and President of Oceanside Glass & Tile. Vince is the author of the book "How to Survive the Wilderness: The Playbook for the Entrepreneur and High Performer." Also available at Amazon.

To learn more about Scott De Long, Ph.D., and Vince Moiso, MBA, please visit theceopodcast.net. If you have questions or comments, or to make topic suggestions for future episodes, please contact them at [email protected].

ABOUT LEAD2GOALS:

Lead2Goals is based in Southern California and provides business leadership training and employee development through soft skills training, executive coaching, team-building, and strategic planning. To learn more, please contact Scott at [email protected] or visit lead2goals.com.

ABOUT VIS ASPIRE:

VIS Aspire is a small business consulting firm dedicated to the flooring industry. Their mission is to transform your business and exceed expectations through mindful preparation and meaningful action. To learn more, please contact Vince at [email protected] or visit visaspireinc.com.