Show 203 - An Encounter With Mike J. Agugliaro

Published: Sept. 20, 2019, 4 a.m.

b'Today\\u2019s episode is an encounter with Mike Agugliaro of CEOWarrior. Mike has become a preeminent expert in the service industry after transforming his own struggling electric company into a thriving, full-service business with over $30 million in annual revenue. Now he\\u2019s teaching other service industry entrepreneurs how to do the same thing through his coaching and education organization, CEOWarrior.

In this episode, we\\u2019ll discuss how Mike went from \\u201ctwo guys and a truck\\u201d to building one of the most successful service companies in existence, including the key moments, insights, and lessons that allowed him to permanently change his mindset and become more successful than he ever thought possible.

This interview showcases the power of Mike\\u2019s world-class leadership instruction, as he explains how minor changes in his business and his role as a leader ultimately changed the entire trajectory of his business. This episode will give any struggling business leader the insights they need to go from tactical to strategic.

0:00 \\u2014 6:00 - Introducing Mike Agugliaro, his history with Jay, and CEOWarrior
06:00 \\u2014 15:00 - Mike\\u2019s story: from vocational school to struggling business owner
15:00 \\u2014 23:00 - How a trip to Pennsylvania and a new uniform changed Mike\\u2019s business forever
23:00 \\u2014 32:00 - Looking for hurtful truths, not comforting lies
32:00 \\u2014 40:00 - Learning to appreciate expertise
40:00 \\u2014 47:00 - 10X a phone call, 10X your business
47:00 \\u2014 55:00 - The importance of providing value to customers and employees
55:00 \\u2014 60:00 - The next stage: becoming \\u201cThe Source of One\\u201d
60:00 \\u2014 1:12:00 - The exit, the inception of CEOWarrior, and the success stories
1:12:00 \\u2014 1:20:00 - No one retires from what they love
1:20:00 \\u2014 1:30:00 - Mike\\u2019s \\u201cCauldron of Stimulus\\u201d'