01: John Ghiorso - The Art of Scaling a Business and Embracing AI

In this conversation, John Ghiorso shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his transition from starting an Amazon agency to selling it and exploring new ventures. He emphasizes the importance of company culture, the challenges of scaling a business, and the role of technology and AI in modern entrepreneurship. John also discusses his views on philanthropy and the impact of ethically run companies on society.

CHAPTERS

00:00 From Humble Beginnings to Entrepreneurial Success

04:54 Building a Strong Company Culture

10:00 Navigating Growth and Scaling Challenges

14:57 The Transition from Agency Owner to Acquired Executive

20:01 Retirement and the Call to Build Again

25:02 Launching New Ventures: The Five Agency Roll-Up

29:50 Leveraging Technology and AI in Business

34:49 The Intersection of Profit and Philanthropy

 

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