57 min
Raised by the River, the Michael Childers Story, pt 1 Stories from the River
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In part one of this two-part episode, Charlie sits down with Michael Childers, a Broad River Retail Legend and first-ballot Hall of Famer to discuss his memorable stories from his over 12 years at the River. Michael gets raw, real, and vulnerable here as he discusses what he felt like when he first joined the Company, the valleys and adversity he's overcome during his time with the Company, and the sequence of successes that he's experienced along the way. Michael shares his thoughts on character and how scripture influences his perspective. He also discusses his best memories, his favorite people, his favorite accomplishment, and his favorite quotes. In fact, get your notepad and pen ready, because there are several memorable quotes and one-liners that you'll want to jot down as you listen to this conversation.
Episode Notes & Quotes:
Michael's advice for keeping the lugnuts on your Operation tight:
“Don’t skip leg day.”
On humbling himself and overcoming adversity:
“Mountain peaks are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valley.” - a favorite quote of Michael's from Billy Graham
"I won’t be defined by my worst moment."
Michael's career path: Starting in Mooresville (The Lake) to University (the U) to Gastonia (The Game Changers) and then to the East Region beginning with Durham (Bull City Bombers), then to Cary (Cary Crushers) to Four Oaks (The Rock) and with a couple of stints in our Raleigh stores (Raleighwood and Oak City)
Michael's mindset on leading through the valley of the pandemic:
“Someone’s gotta stay on the ship steering this thing.”
“Where do you need me, how can I help, where do you need me to go.”
Remembering a story from his Shark Tank Business Plan presentation:
Michael: “I’m not a numbers guy.”
Charlie: “You’re not a numbers guy right now. It’s a weakness. Make it a strength & you’ll be unstoppable.”
Michael's Favorite quotes:
Babe Ruth: “Yesterday’s home run doesn’t win today’s game.”
King Leonidas of Sparta: "Molon Labe" (“Come and take them.”)
“How you do anything is how you do everything.”
“How far are you willing to drive to be successful?”
“What is the mileage limit you’re willing to drive to be successful?”
In part one of this two-part episode, Charlie sits down with Michael Childers, a Broad River Retail Legend and first-ballot Hall of Famer to discuss his memorable stories from his over 12 years at the River. Michael gets raw, real, and vulnerable here as he discusses what he felt like when he first joined the Company, the valleys and adversity he's overcome during his time with the Company, and the sequence of successes that he's experienced along the way. Michael shares his thoughts on character and how scripture influences his perspective. He also discusses his best memories, his favorite people, his favorite accomplishment, and his favorite quotes. In fact, get your notepad and pen ready, because there are several memorable quotes and one-liners that you'll want to jot down as you listen to this conversation.
Episode Notes & Quotes:
Michael's advice for keeping the lugnuts on your Operation tight:
“Don’t skip leg day.”
On humbling himself and overcoming adversity:
“Mountain peaks are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valley.” - a favorite quote of Michael's from Billy Graham
"I won’t be defined by my worst moment."
Michael's career path: Starting in Mooresville (The Lake) to University (the U) to Gastonia (The Game Changers) and then to the East Region beginning with Durham (Bull City Bombers), then to Cary (Cary Crushers) to Four Oaks (The Rock) and with a couple of stints in our Raleigh stores (Raleighwood and Oak City)
Michael's mindset on leading through the valley of the pandemic:
“Someone’s gotta stay on the ship steering this thing.”
“Where do you need me, how can I help, where do you need me to go.”
Remembering a story from his Shark Tank Business Plan presentation:
Michael: “I’m not a numbers guy.”
Charlie: “You’re not a numbers guy right now. It’s a weakness. Make it a strength & you’ll be unstoppable.”
Michael's Favorite quotes:
Babe Ruth: “Yesterday’s home run doesn’t win today’s game.”
King Leonidas of Sparta: "Molon Labe" (“Come and take them.”)
“How you do anything is how you do everything.”
“How far are you willing to drive to be successful?”
“What is the mileage limit you’re willing to drive to be successful?”
57 min