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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 41 MIN

"His Business Broke. He Almost Did Too. Why Is He Grateful? (Drew Wiard)"

from The Purpose Matrix · host Phil Moeller

Drew Wiard thought he was making the smartest move of his career.After years of success in real estate, he expanded into manufacturing acquisitions to accelerate growth and cash flow.Instead, he found himself in one of the hardest seasons of his life.What looked like a great opportunity became a source of anxiety, sleepless nights, financial pressure, and leadership challenges he couldn't control.Today, he's grateful for every bit of it.In this episode, Drew and Phil discuss how that struggle reshaped his views on business, faith, family, risk, success and why the season he wanted to escape became one of his greatest teachers.If you're in the midst of a trial, this conversation is for you.0:00 Intro02:43 Shifting Strategy Toward Business Acquisitions06:45 Challenges of Blending Business Cultures11:01 Navigating Personal and Professional Failure15:31 Managing Anxiety Through Difficult Seasons21:34 Applying Past Lessons to New Ventures25:40 Building Values-Driven Business Principles31:01 Reconnecting With Faith and Generosity35:06 Family Transparency and Modeling ResilienceResources Mentioned: Connect with Drew:https://www.instagram.com/theflyinginvestor/Clear Sky Commercialhttps://www.clearskycommercial.com/ ⚙️ Download The Purpose Matrix tool:https://www.thepurposematrix.com/ Follow @PhilOnPurposehttps://www.instagram.com/philonpurposehttps://www.facebook.com/philonpurpose

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