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Did you know that the secret sauce to a fast-growing moving company isn't just strong backs, but strong leadership? 🤔💪 Phil Wells, a titan of the moving and logistics industry, is hanging up his clipboard after steering JK Moving Services International Division to record results in 2023. Phil's not your average suit-and-tie exec; he's the kind of leader who knows the difference between bubble wrap and shrink wrap and isn't afraid to use them! Under Phil's leadership, JK Moving didn't just move boxes; we moved mountains. With an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau and the title of the largest independently owned and operated moving company in North America, we're not just lifting sofas; we're lifting standards. 🚚🏆 Our secret? Service excellence and high-quality moves. We're the only three-time winner of the Independent Mover of the Year award, and our claims are lower than a limbo stick at a beach party. Plus, our surveys are so accurate, they make GPS systems look like they're just guessing. Phil's retirement marks the end of an era. He's been the captain of this ship for over 10 years, and he's leaving the helm with the waters calmer than he found them. It's like he had a map of the industry's future and followed it to treasure every time. So, let's give it up for Phil! 👏 If you've worked with him, been moved by him (literally or figuratively), or just admire the kind of leadership that drives a company forward, drop a comment below. Share your favorite "Phil-osophy" on moving, leadership, or life! And if Phil's story has inspired you, don't just sit there like a couch waiting to be loaded—repost this to spread the word about a true industry legend. 🌟 #MovingForward #LeadershipGoals #LogisticsLegends #ai #genai #salesexecutive #residentialmoving #togetherwesucced

Looking forward to the this discussion with Sanyu Kyeyune and Dale Burnett

''Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make, makes you..'' John C. Maxwell. The above quote is relevant when it comes to managing wealth, selecting the right wealth management company is paramount. Each choice we make in this regard significantly impacts our financial future, shaping our path towards prosperity or potential pitfalls. From International education fee planning to retirement planning, estate planning, and beyond, a wealth management company plays a pivotal role in helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals. I am proud to share, once again, the major achievement of Carrick Wealth in its mission of helping people preserve, protect, and grow their wealth. We are the best at what we do while doing what is best for our clients. #wealthmanagement #financialplanning #offshoreindustry #financialeducation

A good reminder that succession planning is important for businesses of all sizes, from owner operated business to empires such as LVMH. #MergersAndAcquisitions #FamilyBusiness #CorporateStrategy

What inspired me to work in the affordable housing industry? Can't wait to hear from our panelists Nov 18th in the Windy City! Two pivotal experiences shaped my path: Volunteering for @Junior Achievement each year in Charlotte, NC. I learned firsthand about food insecurity, financial struggle, and unsafe neighborhoods. I’ll never forget asking the children what they were dressing up as for Halloween—one little boy burst into tears because his mom couldn’t afford a costume, and none of the students trick-or-treated in their own neighborhood.  (Happy to report my team at PwC bought the entire class costumes.) Poverty Simulation hosted for employees by PwC opened my eyes to the uphill battle faced by those financially behind. Simple things like having direct deposit versus riding a bus to a check-cashing agency, or the dilemma of sick children keeping a parent from work translating to no pay for that day (no paid PTO), reminded me how fragile financial stability can be. These experiences gave me a deep sense of purpose—to help ensure that everyone has access to safe, affordable housing and the opportunity to live in thriving communities. It’s about creating security, opportunity, and dignity for all. #AffordableHousing

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Andrew Esposito '16, founder and principal at Apex Development Group, is this month's Real Estate Alumni Spotlight. Paving an untraditional path to real estate law, Andrew looks forward to the challenges and opportunities each day brings: "I absolutely love what I do, which I don’t think everyone is fortunate enough to say. It’s one of the key reasons I bounced around a bit and tried different things before settling into a career path. I want to love what I do for a living." You can read more about Andrew online at https://lnkd.in/eid9HrUC #StJohnsLaw #StJohnsLawAlumni

I had an amazing week with The Reserves Network Account Executives Tylor and Ricky getting to know our Cleveland customers. Cleveland is rich with a history that shaped America and companies that impacted our lives in ways you'll never know. Check out this article to learn more about the people and businesses that have made an impact on history: https://lnkd.in/g7STfpVt #Cleveland #BusinessHistory #TheReservesNetwork #AccountExecutives

This Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11, I’ll be attending the ACG Toronto Chapter’s Summer DealSource North event at the Arcadian Loft in downtown Toronto. If you plan to attend, send me a message, and we’ll connect at the conference. See you there! #ACGToronto #BusinessGrowth #DealSourceNorth #Networking #PrivateEquity #MandA #SupplyChain

Based on three experiential studies, involving 493 non-family employees from various U.S. family firms, we find that family firms can boost non-family employees’ emotional connection with the family firm using three approaches. From Peter Jaskiewicz of Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, Josh Wei-Jun Hsueh of Jönköping International Business School, Elizabeth Tetzlaff, and Giovanna Campopiano of UniBergamo. https://lnkd.in/d7N76ddn