Michael Girdley
CEO of an 11-business, 600-person holding company. Fireworks, software, +9 more. Writing about holding co's, starting businesses, life, and leading.
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We hired a private chef to cook for our family. It was an amazing decision. BUT... Before you cancel me, let me tell you my story. And share what we learned:
Most managers do regular 1-on-1 meetings with employees. But few do them well. 11 things good managers do that bad managers don’t in 1-on-1's:
PSA: You need a Chief of Staff. I hired one last year: My productivity doubled – and I’m having a ton more fun. I wish I’d done it years ago. Here's how I did it:
I considered moving out of the USA. After some research, I realized leaving is stupid. There is no chance the USA will stop being the global superpower. And the best country for...
ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re incubating a new business. It’s a CEO Knowledge Platform and Online Community. For small businesses with $500k-$5mm revenue and
In 2021, I started my own WeWork called The Rainwater. I didn't want to make money. I wanted to create my dream workspace. And be surrounded by inspiring peers. Here's how to d...
Financial statements have a big problem: They tell you about your company's past. But... How do you predict the future of your business? You need a KPI (Key Performance Indicat...
I’ve built hundreds of teams in life and business. Some small -- and some big teams making $10mm+ decisions. Here are 9 principles I use to craft high-performing teams: (1/x)
** ANNOUNCEMENT ** Launching my HoldCo Course+Community! This course is for people who want to do what I do: “Parallel Entrepreneurship” Serial entrepreneurs build one company...
I remember when we hoped for 500 downloads an episode for @acquanon. Times have changed! (Funny story -- I'm on a call with our lawyer today. He says, "Let's say you want to b...
How do you performance review a CEO? Just like any other employee review, right? It's not that simple. Here's how I do it. A 🧵:
How to get a "you look great!" Zoom/podcast setup for $600. Crisp audio. Good video. Easy setup. Look hot. This is the shopping list: 🧵 https://t.co/SoK2YOypRm