{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chief Endurance Officer","title":"Patience, Process, and Ownership - Trevor Gilmore - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #173","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1949,"description":"How can an endurance mindset transform business leadership and create lasting company legacy? Today’s guest is an accomplished CEO, CPA, podcast host, and endurance athlete who embodies the power of trusting the process! Introducing Trevor Gilmore, CEO at The Menke Group. Trevor partners with host Gregory McDonough to share how he built discipline through competitive cycling and marathons and transitioned into leading a top ESOP advisory firm. He also delves into why employee ownership acts as the ultimate long-term exit strategy for value-driven leaders.\nTakeaways:\nTrusting the Training Process: Success in business and athletics is rarely a straight line; consistency, morning routines, and grinding through difficult days build long-term resilience and results.\nThe Power of Group Motivation: Training alongside high-performing peers elevates individual performance, whether pushing up a steep climb or leading a company through challenging economic shifts.\nESOP as the \"Endurance Exit\": Employee Stock Ownership Plans offer business owners a flexible way to preserve company culture, maintain independence, and reward loyal staff over a long time horizon.\nIdentifying ESOP Candidates: Companies with strong cultures, human capital value, and next-generation leadership in place make ideal candidates for employee ownership.\nAuthentic and Honest Communication: Whether launching a niche podcast or evaluating deal pipelines, candor and long-term commitment drive meaningful reach and credibility.\nQuote of the Show:\n\"Some days you don't feel like doing it, but that and grinding through gets you better over time, and that certainly translates to life success.\" - Trevor Gilmore\nLinks:\nTrevor Gilmore’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorjgilmore/\nThe Menke Group’s Website: http://www.menke.com\nTrevor’s Email: tgilmore@menke.com\n\nWays to Tune In:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp \nApple Podcasts:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/msdBQi-XEr6oVOpgBNQi0qI4-m0WKwwn8K6ym8-T0YE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xODdm/MWQxMDNiNDlhZTkz/N2Q5ODM5YmZkN2E0/ODMxNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}