EPISODE · Jan 10, 2025 · 47 MIN
The Journey to Making BIG Happen | Mark Moses, CEO Coaching International - Unlocking Moves Ep. 44
from Unlocking Moves · host Kurt Wilkin
What does it take to make “big” happen? In this episode, Kurt Wilkin visits with serial entrepreneur, mortgage industry innovator, Iron Man athlete, and CEO coach to CEO coaches, Mark Moses. Mark shares how early challenges - including his father's bankruptcy - shaped his entrepreneurial motivation, growing multiple successful businesses, writing multiple best-selling books, and eventually founding CEO Coaching International, which has coached over 1,000 entrepreneurs and CEOs worldwide. Join Kurt as he learns several key themes from Mark’s journey, including: How he turned his father's bankruptcy into motivation to succeed, developing the mantra "if it's meant to be, it's up to me" Growing his first company, Student Painters, to 3,000 employees while still in college Building Platinum Capital to $1.6 billion in loan volume, including a memorable moment when he rode an 8,000-pound elephant to inspire his team after losing 80% of his staff to a competitor His approach to leadership during turbulent times, emphasizing the importance of regular communication, strategic thinking, and maintaining personal well-being The four key principles detailed in his books "Make Big Happen" and "Making Big Happen": thinking big, establishing measurable metrics, hiring exceptional talent, and maintaining strong accountability Drawing parallels between completing 12 Iron Man races and entrepreneurship – highlighting the importance of consistent effort and resilience in both pursuits Mark Moses is proof of the importance of making bold decisions, maintaining resilience through challenges, and continuously upgrading talent to match company growth ambitions. His story illustrates how personal setbacks can be transformed into professional motivation and success. About Mark Moses: Mark is the author of the international bestselling books “Make BIG Happen” and “Making BIG Happen” and is the CEO and Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International, which has coached more than 1,000 of the world’s top high-growth entrepreneurs and CEOs in over 60 countries. About Kurt Wilkin: Kurt is a connector - of dots, ideas, and people. For the past 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as chairman of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies. About HireBetter: HireBetter is the award-winning strategic talent partner for entrepreneurial, growth-minded, middle-market companies that need the right solutions to thrive and scale. Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms, HireBetter supports organizational growth and change by developing effective talent strategies and building world-class leadership teams. To learn more, visit www.HireBetter.com
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What does it take to make “big” happen? In this episode, Kurt Wilkin visits with serial entrepreneur, mortgage industry innovator, Iron Man athlete, and CEO coach to CEO coaches, Mark Moses. Mark shares how early challenges - including his father's bankruptcy - shaped his entrepreneurial motivation, growing multiple successful businesses, writing multiple best-selling books, and eventually founding CEO Coaching International, which has coached over 1,000 entrepreneurs and CEOs worldwide. Join Kurt as he learns several key themes from Mark’s journey, including: How he turned his father's bankruptcy into motivation to succeed, developing the mantra "if it's meant to be, it's up to me" Growing his first company, Student Painters, to 3,000 employees while still in college Building Platinum Capital to $1.6 billion in loan volume, including a memorable moment when he rode an 8,000-pound elephant to inspire his team after losing 80% of his staff to a competitor His approach to leadership during turbulent times, emphasizing the importance of regular communication, strategic thinking, and maintaining personal well-being The four key principles detailed in his books "Make Big Happen" and "Making Big Happen": thinking big, establishing measurable metrics, hiring exceptional talent, and maintaining strong accountability Drawing parallels between completing 12 Iron Man races and entrepreneurship – highlighting the importance of consistent effort and resilience in both pursuits Mark Moses is proof of the importance of making bold decisions, maintaining resilience through challenges, and continuously upgrading talent to match company growth ambitions. His story illustrates how personal setbacks can be transformed into professional motivation and success. About Mark Moses: Mark is the author of the international bestselling books “Make BIG Happen” and “Making BIG Happen” and is the CEO and Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International, which has coached more than 1,000 of the world’s top high-growth entrepreneurs and CEOs in over 60 countries. About Kurt Wilkin: Kurt is a connector - of dots, ideas, and people. For the past 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as chairman of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies. About HireBetter: HireBetter is the award-winning strategic talent partner for entrepreneurial, growth-minded, middle-market companies that need the right solutions to thrive and scale. Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms, HireBetter supports organizational growth and change by developing effective talent strategies and building world-class leadership teams. To learn more, visit www.HireBetter.com
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