episode 0087- from the basement to billions with convergint technologies co-founder greg lernihan

In this episode, we sit down with Greg Lernihan to discover how he and his former colleague built from scratch the $3 billion tech giant Convergint Technologies. We learn about the successful 20-year careers they had previously, and why they chose to abandon the safety net of good job to build something from the ground up. From feelings of inadequacy, to hiring employees, to creating culture, to leaving a legacy, Greg spares no details. Whether you aspire to build something big, or you're in the middle of it, you won't want to skip this one!

Show Highlights:
1- We discuss Greg’s background and initial career experience. (7:55)
2- Greg talks about the early days of his entrepreneurial venture. (10:55)
3- How was Greg able to take the leap from a secure job that gave him a good living for 20 years to starting something from scratch? (19:10)
4- What was the hardest part of starting from scratch, and how did he tackle those first obstacles? (24:25)
5- We discuss personal philosophies that helped Greg grow his company. (27:50)
6- How did they hire for culture? (31:25)
7- We discuss the differences in scaling up to the next level as companies grow to millions and beyond. (38:25)
8- Greg tells us about his philanthropic endeavors on the other side of entrepreneurship. (49:00)
9- WHAT IN THE WORLD? We discuss AI-powered grocery carts. (1:02:35)

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