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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 13 MIN

#143 Why Your 20-Year Business is Losing to a Startup

from The AC Method · host Aaron Clippinger

In this episode, Aaron is on the "five-yard line" of the biggest launch in his company's history. Reflecting just days before the ISA Expo in Orlando, he reveals the brutal psychological reality of the long-term entrepreneur: the temptation to quit right before the finish line. Aaron breaks down why a "clean slate" approach is often superior to decades of evolution, how to shift your perspective to solve problems you didn't even know you had, and why the most "high-tech" move you can make in 2026 is actually picking up the phone. 🔥 Topics Covered: The Ground-Up Advantage: Why new companies often outperform established ones in 12 months. Total Rebuild vs. Evolution: Knowing when to stop patching and when to start over. Multi-Location Logic: How to manage transfers and inventory across complex entities. The Perspective Trap: Ensuring your team sees the "whole car" before they start building. The ISA Expo Unveiling: What’s coming next for the industry. 📣 Difficulties aren't burdens—they are the opportunities that make the great stories. 🌐 Follow Aaron on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Web⁠ 🔔 Subscribe for more raw business insights and expert breakdowns on The AC Method! The AC Method is hosted by Aaron Clippinger and sponsored by SquareCoil. Go to squarecoil.com to streamline your custom industry today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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