Entrepreneurship, Acquisitions, and EOS with Rich Milici, Blackstone Industries

Made in America with Ari Santiago

Rich Milici, President &CEO of Blackstone Industries wanted to control his own fate after his job was moved to another state - so he started his entrepreneurial journey.

In 2013, Rich purchased Blackstone Industries, a group of brands that manufacturers tools for artisan markets. With 3 brands that are over 100 years old, he knew this would be a strong building block for growth.

Ari and Rich talk about the initial purchase process and Blackstone's M&A aspirations. Then they go deep into the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which Rich says changed everything!

If you're looking to be an entrepreneur, or a business owner that wants to gain more control over your business operations, this is the episode for you.

Rich's favorite books: Benjamin Hardy - The Gap and the Gain, Who Not How, 10x is easier than 2x.

Rich Milici, Blackstone Industries

Website: https://blackstoneind.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackstone-industries/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackstoneIndustriesLLC

Rich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-c-milici-jr-34543524/

Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP

Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast

Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari

Podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri

Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/

Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: https://www.gaelcommunications.com/

Rich and Ari discuss:

EOS

ERP

M&A

Core Values

Business relationships