Patience, Process, and Ownership - Trevor Gilmore - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #173

How can an endurance mindset transform business leadership and create lasting company legacy? Today’s guest is an accomplished CEO, CPA, podcast host, and endurance athlete who embodies the power of trusting the process! Introducing Trevor Gilmore, CEO at The Menke Group. Trevor partners with host Gregory McDonough to share how he built discipline through competitive cycling and marathons and transitioned into leading a top ESOP advisory firm. He also delves into why employee ownership acts as the ultimate long-term exit strategy for value-driven leaders.Takeaways:Trusting the Training Process: Success in business and athletics is rarely a straight line; consistency, morning routines, and grinding through difficult days build long-term resilience and results.The Power of Group Motivation: Training alongside high-performing peers elevates individual performance, whether pushing up a steep climb or leading a company through challenging economic shifts.ESOP as the "Endurance Exit": Employee Stock Ownership Plans offer business owners a flexible way to preserve company culture, maintain independence, and reward loyal staff over a long time horizon.Identifying ESOP Candidates: Companies with strong cultures, human capital value, and next-generation leadership in place make ideal candidates for employee ownership.Authentic and Honest Communication: Whether launching a niche podcast or evaluating deal pipelines, candor and long-term commitment drive meaningful reach and credibility.Quote of the Show:"Some days you don't feel like doing it, but that and grinding through gets you better over time, and that certainly translates to life success." - Trevor GilmoreLinks:Trevor Gilmore’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorjgilmore/The Menke Group’s Website: http://www.menke.comTrevor’s Email: [email protected] to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/  Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/