Welcome to another episode of our podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Steve Blue, the President and CEO of Miller Ingenuity, a global supplier of diverse technology products and systems. With 26 years at the helm, Steve has grown the company's EBITDA by seven times without using outside capital.Join us as Steve shares his journey from being a divisional general manager to leading Miller Ingenuity, the importance of building a strong company culture, and the challenges of transforming an established organization. He also discusses the significance of cash management, the role of philanthropy in business, and how to effectively manage a board of directors.Steve also touches on the impact of AI in manufacturing, the importance of strategic planning, and his experiences co-authoring books with Jack Canfield. Whether you're a seasoned CEO or an aspiring leader, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.Timestamps:00:06 - Introduction and Background00:18 - Overview of Miller Ingenuity01:02 - Becoming CEO02:05 - Achievements and Growth02:34 - Leadership and Culture Change03:12 - Funding and Financial Strategy04:36 - Importance of Company Culture06:02 - Building and Sustaining Culture09:12 - Employee Empowerment10:31 - Hiring Process and Employee Engagement11:26 - Profit-Driven Incentives13:13 - Community Engagement and Philanthropy16:44 - Typical Day as CEO18:10 - Managing the Board22:09 - Impact of Tariffs24:46 - Strategic Planning and Cash Management27:27 - Book Co-Authorship with Jack Canfield29:33 - Unlocking Success Book Overview32:21 - Integration of AI34:44 - Reading Recommendations37:13 - Final Question: Who Gave You a Chance?

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