#210 Growth Can Be Your Middle Name | Greg Muzzillo | Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show

Welcome to the 'Bootstrapping Your Dreams' Podcast. I'm Manuj Aggarwal, and today we’ll be talking with Greg Muzzillo.A veteran franchiser of printing and promotional products services, Greg brings more than four decades of experience to his role as a Proforma founder, one of the nation’s largest providers of business graphics, marketing materials. Greg founded Proforma in 1978, a few months after graduating from college from modest beginnings. The firm quickly expanded into one of the industry’s most promising companies earning a spot on Inc magazine fastest company growing list for three consecutive years to accommodate its rapid expansion in 1986. Greg developed a franchise model that shaped the company’s direction over the next 35 years by creating a network of independent distributors of more than 650 franchises. He helped transform Proforma into a company generating more than 500 million per year while serving 50,000 clients across the country.Greg Muzzillo talks about:(1:28) The story behind owning his own business.(6:06) Early days in setting up the business.(5:58) Mistakes made in building up the business.(7:08) Views on starting a business in a time of crisis.(10:42) Impact of the crisis on our industry.(13:08) How important is publishing content and networking with people in business?(14:42) The journey of his success. (15:58) How did he suppress negative thoughts from others on the way?(18:01) Fear of failure(22:03) Motivation to get him going through hard times.(25:05) How does he prepare for downturns?(28:08) Use of technology in the virtual world.Find Greg Muzzillo:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-muzzillo-ba51ba2/Reach us on:Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwalInstagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/manujagro/?hl=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwalManuj’s stories:Read Manuj’s story here: ​https://him.innerget.comAnd his entrepreneurial journey here: ​https://www.InnerGet.comThank you for tuning in!Do you have any feedback or thoughts? Please leave a comment!Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! Click on the bell icon for updates on the “BootstrappingYour Dreams Show”!Take care and see ya! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support the showFollow me on Facebook ⬇️https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal❤️  ID -  Manuj Aggarwal■ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ ■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmanuj■ Instagram: ...