In this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews Rick Meekins, managing partner at Aepiphanni, a business operations consultancy helping entrepreneurs systematize their businesses for growth. Rick shares invaluable insights into building strong foundations, including systems, processes, and the importance of having the right people in the right roles.
Rick Meekins has spent over 19 years helping businesses scale by focusing on what matters most: systems, processes, and people. In this episode, Rick dives deep into how entrepreneurs can avoid common pitfalls by creating solid operational systems and ensuring their teams align with the company’s vision and culture. He also talks about the importance of resilience, flexibility, and learning from past mistakes as keys to long-term success. Whether you’re a new business owner or scaling an established business, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you grow your business sustainably.
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Connect with Rick Meekins
LinkedIn: Rick Meekins
LinkedIn: Aepiphanni Business Consulting
Website: https://aepiphanni.com/
00:00 – Introduction by Lance
00:34 – Rick Meekins’ introduction and background
01:08 – Three things every entrepreneur should know
02:36 – Importance of having the right people on the bus
05:36 – How leadership drives company culture
06:12 – Overview of Epiphany’s services and target customers
08:30 – The importance of systems and processes in business
10:16 – Recommended tools for systematizing business processes
11:48 – Rick’s entrepreneurial journey and motivations
13:27 – Lessons learned from past struggles in business
16:56 – The importance of hiring for the future of your business
19:25 – 80% completion rule and launching fast
23:57 – Flexibility and resilience as key traits of successful entrepreneurs
26:21 – Epiphany’s 12-month goals and challenges
28:49 – How to focus on what you love as an entrepreneur
30:08 – Rick’s advice to his younger entrepreneurial self
33:11 – Where to learn more about Epiphany and Rick Meekins
36:04 – Outro
