Greg Sheldon's guest appearances

Greg Sheldon

Focus on Albany

Disruptive Successor Podcast

Measure Success Podcast

Kamala Harris

Donald Trump

Eric Schneiderman

Jeff Weiss

Chris Davis

Scott Ritter

Gary Greenberg

Chris Cuomo

Lynne Jackson

Andrea Miller

Michael Bloomberg

Cynthia Nixon

David Easter

Hugh Johnson

Chris Pratt

OwlTail

When it comes to starting, building, and eventually selling a successful business, there’s one often overlooked ingredient that can make or break a company: trust. Trust among coworkers. Trust with clients. Trust with investors when it’s time to sell. In an era where fewer and fewer people are doing what they say they will, trust in business is at an all-time premium.    Our guest this week is one who knows that concept well — and who works with business owners every day to build valuation and sell their companies. Greg Sheldon is the Founder of Metal Merger Corp. His business is a medium for generations of hard-working metal and steel people: if it wasn’t for them, modern life wouldn’t be possible.    Tune into the full episode for more on the metal industry’s enormous significance in today’s economy, how owners can set their businesses up for success even after they depart, the power of establishing a “why” for selling a business, and more.    Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:      How Greg got started in the metal industry, why he felt like he had a “duty” to his industry, and why the industry is so pivotal to our modern economy   The first questions Greg asks of someone when they are thinking about selling their business — and the power of asking “why?” more than once   How Greg helps clients visualize what will happen to their business after they leave    The importance of equity for the whole team when it comes to selling your business   How Greg measures success with his clients   Why Greg is so inspired by the U.S., plus the power of being able to do business anywhere in the world   Why “analyzing the crap out of something” doesn’t always work, and why it can’t be someone’s entire approach    What an “algorithm of the gut” is, and why it’s so important when it comes to taking action in life    How to jump from “small thinking” to “big thinking” — and why it’s harder to do smaller things than bigger ones   The one habit from the “seven habits of highly effective people” that has made the most impact on Greg’s life, plus a couple of his other book recommendations   The importance of trust in business     Resources Mentioned in This Episode:    Metal Merger Corp.   Greg Sheldon on LinkedIn   Greg’s Linktree    “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill    “The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything” by Stephen M.R. Covey     “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey   Buy a copy of  “Lost at CEO: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Strategy” by Carl J. Cox    40 Strategy   Contact 40 Strategy   Carl J. Cox on LinkedIn  

When it comes to starting, building, and eventually selling a successful business, there’s one often overlooked ingredient that can make or break a company: trust. Trust among coworkers. Trust with clients. Trust with investors when it’s time to sell. In an era where fewer and fewer people are doing what they say they will, trust in business is at an all-time premium.  Our guest this week is one who knows that concept well — and who works with business owners every day to build valuation and sell their companies. Greg Sheldon is the Founder of Metal Merger Corp. His business is a medium for generations of hard-working metal and steel people: if it wasn’t for them, modern life wouldn’t be possible.  Tune into the full episode for more on the metal industry’s enormous significance in today’s economy, how owners can set their businesses up for success even after they depart, the power of establishing a “why” for selling a business, and more.  Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:  <ul> <li> How Greg got started in the metal industry, why he felt like he had a “duty” to his industry, and why the industry is so pivotal to our modern economy </li> <li> The first questions Greg asks of someone when they are thinking about selling their business — and the power of asking “why?” more than once </li> <li> How Greg helps clients visualize what will happen to their business after they leave  </li> <li> The importance of equity for the whole team when it comes to selling your business </li> <li> How Greg measures success with his clients </li> <li> Why Greg is so inspired by the U.S., plus the power of being able to do business anywhere in the world </li> <li> Why “analyzing the crap out of something” doesn’t always work, and why it can’t be someone’s entire approach  </li> <li> What an “algorithm of the gut” is, and why it’s so important when it comes to taking action in life  </li> <li> How to jump from “small thinking” to “big thinking” — and why it’s harder to do smaller things than bigger ones </li> <li> The one habit from the “seven habits of highly effective people” that has made the most impact on Greg’s life, plus a couple of his other book recommendations </li> <li> The importance of trust in business </li> </ul> Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.metalmergercorp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metal Merger Corp.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregwsheldon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg Sheldon on LinkedIn</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://linktr.ee/gregwsheldon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg’s Linktree</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=think+and+grow+rich+by+napoleon+hill+paperback&amp;qid=1686013520&amp;sprefix=think+and+grow%2Caps%2C215&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “Think and Grow Rich”</a> by Napoleon Hill </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/SPEED-TRUST-Thing-Changes-Everything/dp/1416549005/ref=sr_1_1?crid=A6OCCLKG7ICI&amp;keywords=speed+of+trust+by+stephen+covey&amp;qid=1686013533&amp;sprefix=speed+of+trust%2Caps%2C266&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything”</a> by Stephen M.R. Covey  </li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1982137274/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=seven+habits+of+highly+effective+people+by+stephen+covey&amp;qid=1686013540&amp;sprefix=seven+habi%2Caps%2C367&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”</a> by Stephen R. Covey </li> <li> Buy a copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lost-At-CEO-Entrepreneurs-Strategy/dp/B0C5BD5DNM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=carl+cox+lost+at+ceo&amp;qid=1685388212&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C174&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “Lost at CEO: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Strategy”</a> by Carl J. Cox  </li> <li> <a href="https://40strategy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">40 Strategy</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://40strategy.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contact 40 Strategy</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carljcox/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carl J. Cox on LinkedIn</a> </li> </ul>

How to create trust with investors to successfully sell a business, with Greg Sheldon

In this episode of The Disruptive Successor Show, Jonathan speaks with Greg Sheldon, the Founder of Metal Merger Corp and Host of the Metal Steel Manufacturing and Business Pro Podcast. Greg specializes in helping families transition into the metal and steel industry.He discusses the vanishing metals industry in the US and what the new generation can still do to improve it. Greg shares that the pandemic triggered a renewed interest in going local as global supply chains have proven to be unstable.When it comes to manpower, Jonathan raises awareness that there is a serious shortage today on top of the disappearing industry knowledge as people leave. For this, family-owned companies must guide succession in their industries because innovation will force us to grow or die.Greg talks about his background as a welder and the important lessons he learned from his father about humility in success. For founders, Greg shares his vision of knowing the people he works with while introducing improvements via tweaks in the process.HIGHLIGHT QUOTESGREG: ACQUIRING A BUSINESS WITHOUT TRANSITION ENDS BADLY"You have a business owner that he's built this business up from nothing and this guy is the sales guy, he's the manager, he's all of the things. He wears all the hats. And when he decides he's had enough then he decides to move on and somebody buys him out, and there's no transitioning period to gather all the information from him or, more importantly, extend the trust that he's established with all the clients from him to the new owner, it will fall apart." GREG: CREATE REAL RELATIONSHIPS WHILE IMPROVING A BUSINESS"They want to see that, that you give a shit. And nobody cares until you know they care. So that's part of the vision, get to know the dynamics of it all, get to know the people, and then while that's happening, so okay, where can we tweak? We don't want to come in and disrupt the whole thing. We want to tweak." Connect with Greg through the following links:About GregWebsiteIf you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe, review, and share with a friend who would benefit from the message. If you’re interested in picking up a copy of Jonathan Goldhill’s book, Disruptive Successor, go to the website at www.DisruptiveSuccessor.com

In this episode of The Disruptive Successor Show, Jonathan speaks with Greg Sheldon, the Founder of Metal Merger Corp and Host of the Metal Steel Manufacturing and Business Pro Podcast. Greg specializes in <a href="https://disruptivesuccessorshow.com/episodes/episode-29-this-woman-in-roofing-is-changing-the-industry-interview-with-heidi-ellsworth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">helping families transition</a> into the metal and steel industry.He discusses the vanishing metals industry in the US and what the <a href="https://disruptivesuccessorshow.com/episodes/episode-110-fifth-generation-family-business-leader-talking-with-brooke-birtcher-gustafson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new generation</a> can still do to improve it. Greg shares that the pandemic triggered a renewed interest in going local as global supply chains have proven to be unstable.When it comes to manpower, Jonathan <a href="https://disruptivesuccessorshow.com/episodes/episode-9-solving-the-entrepreneurs-challenge-with-numbers-with-spencer-sheinin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">raises awareness</a> that there is a serious shortage today on top of the disappearing industry knowledge as people leave. For this, family-owned companies must <a href="https://disruptivesuccessorshow.com/episodes/episode-36-business-succession-planning-with-dr-jeremy-s-lurey-phd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide succession</a> in their industries because innovation will force us to grow or die.Greg talks about his background as a welder and the important lessons he learned from his father about <a href="https://disruptivesuccessorshow.com/episodes/episode-92-elevate-your-mindset-success-and-gratitude-with-tony-child" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">humility in success</a>. For founders, Greg shares his vision of knowing the people he works with while introducing improvements via tweaks in the process.HIGHLIGHT QUOTESGREG: ACQUIRING A BUSINESS WITHOUT TRANSITION ENDS BADLY"You have a business owner that he's built this business up from nothing and this guy is the sales guy, he's the manager, he's all of the things. He wears all the hats. And when he decides he's had enough then he decides to move on and somebody buys him out, and there's no transitioning period to gather all the information from him or, more importantly, extend the trust that he's established with all the clients from him to the new owner, it will fall apart." GREG: CREATE REAL RELATIONSHIPS WHILE IMPROVING A BUSINESS"They want to see that, that you give a shit. And nobody cares until you know they care. So that's part of the vision, get to know the dynamics of it all, get to know the people, and then while that's happening, so okay, where can we tweak? We don't want to come in and disrupt the whole thing. We want to tweak." Connect with Greg through the following links:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregwsheldon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About Greg</a><a href="https://www.metalmergercorp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe, review, and share with a friend who would benefit from the message. If you’re interested in picking up a copy of Jonathan Goldhill’s book, Disruptive Successor, go to the website at<a href="https://www.disruptivesuccessor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.DisruptiveSuccessor.com</a>

Episode 112 - Adapt or Die: Innovate the Metal and Steel Industry for the Future with Greg Sheldon

Greg Sheldon talks about Albany Victory Garden