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In today's episode, hosts Meghan Lynch and Henry Lynch sit down with Andrew Morgans, an expert in e-commerce and founder of the full-service Amazon agency, Marknology. Andrew shares invaluable insights on the importance of setting clear, achievable goals for both personal and professional success. He draws parallels between tailored fitness plans and customized business strategies, emphasizing the need for generational brands to define objectives and track progress effectively. Andrew discusses the common pitfalls businesses face, particularly legacy brands transitioning to e-commerce platforms like Amazon, and how rekindling an entrepreneurial spirit can lead to successful digital transformations and build important skills that help brands endure.We'll explore how Andrew's family-oriented business approach has helped overcome challenges, the significance of gap analysis in building strong e-commerce teams, and the importance of maintaining strong customer relationships in the digital marketplace. Plus, Henry talks to Drew about the fun and rewards of selling products online. Get ready for a deep dive into the world of e-commerce, brand building, and the generational journey of maintaining a thriving business. Learn more about Marknology https://www.marknology.com/ Follow Drew on Instagram: @andrewmorgansConnect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amorgans/Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Creative
Welcome to Building Unbreakable Brands, the podcast for business leaders with a generational mindset, hosted by Meghan Lynch. Meghan, a brand strategist and advisor to generational family businesses, interviews the stewards of enduring brands to uncover what makes the difference between fleeting success and a lasting legacy.In this episode, Meghan welcomes Matt Nielsen, a fifth-generation steward of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas. Matt sees his role as a caretaker of the family business, ensuring its prosperity not only for the current generation but for future ones as well. They delve into the importance of stewardship versus ownership, emphasizing the long-term care and sustainability of the business, and a "6th generation" mindset and strategy.Matt shares how Nielsen-Massey has implemented unique governance structures, such as an independent board of directors and a non-family CEO, to bring in external perspectives and challenge the status quo. This approach helps the company avoid complacency and maintain a dynamic, forward-thinking strategy. He also discusses the critical lesson of articulating a distinct shareholder vision that aligns yet remains separate from the corporate vision.The conversation touches on diversifying beyond a reliance on vanilla while maintaining strategic guardrails on diversification efforts. Matt talks about learning from other family businesses and his interest in creating a structured program for onboarding the next generation.In a special segment, Meghan's son Henry asks Matt about working with siblings in the business... and about his favorite recipes to highlight vanilla!Tune in to hear Matt's insights on stewardship, governance, professionalization, diversification, and preparing the next generation.Key Points Discussed:The distinction between stewardship and ownership in a family business.The benefits of an independent board and non-family CEO in bringing fresh perspectives.Articulating a distinct shareholder vision separate from the corporate vision.Strategies for diversification while maintaining focus.The importance of learning from other family businesses and developing next-generation leaders.The dynamics of working with siblings.Learn more about Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Follow on Instagram: @nielsenmasseyWatch on YouTube: @NielsenMasseyConnect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattnielsen/Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Creative
In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, host Meghan Lynch, brand strategist and advisor to generational family businesses, interviews Ruth Lund, co-founder and CEO of True North Culture Advisors. Ruth, who also serves as a Vistage Chair for a leading CEO peer group in the Greater Boston area, brings a wealth of experience in working with companies that have a generational mindset.Ruth and Meghan delve into the importance of cultivating a strong company culture that can endure and thrive across generations. Ruth emphasizes that companies with a long-term vision are already planning for the next 20, 30, and even 50 years. She discusses how culture is shaped by leaders and the critical role future generations play in preventing leaders from becoming too protective and siloed.Ruth shares insights on how True North Culture Advisors helps companies measure and improve their culture by assessing the alignment between values, experiences, and desires through comprehensive surveys. This data-driven approach promotes accountability and targeted improvements. One notable client example highlights how a company demonstrated cultural resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic after re-evaluating and strengthening their cultural alignment.Additionally, Ruth discusses the benefits of CEO peer groups, such as those offered by Vistage, in supporting cultural health and generational planning. Tune in to learn how a strong, future-focused culture can make the difference between fleeting success and a lasting legacy.Key points discussed:• The role of leaders and future generations in shaping a resilient company culture.• The process of assessing and improving cultural alignment through surveys.• Real-world examples of cultural resilience and improvement.• The importance of generational planning and CEO peer groups in maintaining cultural health.Learn more about True North Culture AdvisorsConnect with Ruth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rutholund/Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Creative
In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, Meghan Lynch sits down with Diana Fitzpatrick, attorney, runner, and board president of the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, the world's oldest 100-mile trail race. Since its inception in 1974, the Western States 100 has become one of the ultimate tests of endurance, embodying a rich history and a deep-rooted culture of community and volunteerism.Diana provides an in-depth look at her role as board president and shares the fascinating history of the race, which started when Gordy Ainsleigh ran the trail of the Tevis Cup horse race on foot. She explains how the race has evolved into a nonprofit organization and discusses the operational aspects, including the stringent lottery system that selects 369 participants from over 8,000 applicants each year due to federal wilderness area regulations.Meghan and Diana explore the importance of tradition within the Western States 100, from the in-person registration and pre-race meeting to the emphasis on honoring all finishers, regardless of their placement. They also discuss the proactive steps taken by the board, such as implementing a transgender policy to ensure inclusivity. Diana highlights the enduring culture of volunteering that spans generations of families, emphasizing the community spirit that is crucial to the event's success.Key Points Discussed:• The history and evolution of the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run.• Operational details, including the participant lottery system and federal regulations.• The race's traditions and the importance of honoring all participants.• The proactive creation of a transgender policy by the board.• The culture of volunteering and community involvement that supports the race.• Before wrapping up, Diana turns the mic over to the next generation, underscoring the event's commitment to future endurance athletes and community leaders.Learn more about the Western States 100 Mile Endurance RunFollow Diana on Instagram: @dianafitz11Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Creative
In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, Meghan Lynch speaks with Valonda Banks, a seasoned hiring practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience and the founder of Liberty Employment Solutions. Valonda's expertise lies in employer branding, hiring strategy, and organizational development, making her a vital resource for generational business leaders looking to attract and retain the best talent.During their conversation, Meghan and Valonda delve into the intricacies of building strong employer brands and navigating people problems, which can undermine even the most robust brands. Valonda explains how Liberty Employment Solutions helps businesses attract and retain talent by understanding and effectively communicating their company culture. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity over innovation in employer branding and provides tangible examples, such as highlighting schedule flexibility, to differentiate her clients' brands in a competitive job market.Tune in to learn how Valonda's approach to hiring and employer branding can transform your business, ensuring you have the right people in the right seats to build an unbreakable brand.Key points discussed:The significance of company culture in attracting the right talent.How to communicate cultural differentiators to prospective employees.The critical role of authenticity in employer branding.Real-life examples of successful employer branding strategies implemented by Liberty Employment Solutions.Learn more about Liberty Employment Solutions, info@libertyesolutions.comConnect with Valonda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valonda-banksles/Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Creative
Join Meghan Lynch on Building Unbreakable Brands as she engages in a captivatingconversation with Ira Bryck, a former fourth-generation clothing business owner turnedfamily business educator and advisor.With over 25 years of firsthand experience in running his family's business and nowcoaching business leaders, Ira shares his unique insights on navigating generationalbrands.In this episode, Meghan and Ira explore the importance of asking the right questions touncover transformative insights, emphasizing the power of strategic questioning as both anart and a science. They delve into Ira's creative approach, including his innovative use ofroleplaying and the development of three plays as learning tools for family businesses toaddress complex emotional challenges.Tune in as they discuss Ira's journey from the shop floor to executive coaching and theevolution of family businesses in today's dynamic landscape.You can check out Ira's work, tools, and blog at irabryck.comConnect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irabryck/Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Creative
Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, is joined by Meghan Lynch, the driving force behind Six-Point Creative, a marketing services firm dedicated to empowering family-owned and closely-held businesses. Meghan's mission is to help family businesses compete against industry giants. Listen in as they explore: The challenges that family businesses face in balancing sustainability and growth Strategies for family businesses to achieve 2X growth while maintaining control over relationships, messaging, and future direction 3 essential steps for family-held businesses to achieve their goals in the coming year and beyond Enjoy this Succession Stories episode about how family businesses navigate growth crossroads with Meghan Lynch. Find Meghan Here: https://sixpointcreative.com/ ❤️ Show us the love on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories _______________________________________ SIGN-UP FOR OUR NEW MASTERCLASS TO MAXIMIZE VALUE AND EXIT ON YOUR TERMS: "Endgame Entrepreneurship: Build With The Exit In Mind" https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/course/ _______________________________________ Embark on a journey of understanding and practical application as we navigate the realms of building a scalable business, unveiling the potential for growth and empowerment. Unlock deeper insights into the transformative realm of entrepreneurship and scalability by engaging with us through various social media platforms: My Links:
Growing up, Sally Ekus had a unique childhood—one that simmered with the legacy of culinary media. Yet, when it came time to take over the family business, she found herself navigating a path she hadn't originally planned to follow. In our conversation with Sally, she shares her personal story of transition, revealing how she embraced leadership and infused the company with a vision for the future. We discuss the blend of tradition and innovation, how the Ekus Group has stayed true to its roots in a rapidly changing media landscape, and the essential ingredients for maintaining a brand deeply connected to the culinary arts.Mentorship is often the hidden spice in the recipe for successful succession planning. Sally's tale is no exception, as she recounts the invaluable lessons and guidance from the founder of the Ekus Group, her mother, Lisa, which paved the way for a smooth changeover. We uncover the tactics that made this transition seamless, including the early inclusion in business operations and a clear, open dialogue that gave both clients and Sally confidence during the shift in leadership. The art of passing the torch within a family business is both art and science, and our discussion with Sally offers an insider look at this process, peppered with personal anecdotes and advice for other next gens.As the episode progresses, we turn the page to the subject of legacy and how strategic decisions in book publishing can reinforce a brand's identity. Sally and Meghan discuss the importance of choosing the right book projects, the role of literary agents with a keen publicist's eye, and the recent merger with JVNLA that promises to enrich the company's literary legacy. Whether discussing favorite reads or how books can build unbreakable brands, Sally's insights provide a rich perspective on the importance of storytelling in the world of business. Tune in for an episode that combines the flavors of family, leadership, and evolution in the business of culinary media.Sally's book recommendation: Pretend Soup by Molly KatzenGet in touch with Sally:sally@ekusgroup.comInstagram: @sallyekusThe Ekus Group Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Creative
When Andrea Bordenca took the reigns of her parents' medical equipment repair business decades ago, she assumed that she needed to be the same kind of leader they were, with the same style and structure. She never expected doing so would hurt her relationships and undermine her legitimacy with her team. Now Andrea has embraced her own unique leadership style as CEO of DESCO, and helps other women and nonbinary leaders do the same as an executive coach. She joins Building Unbreakable Brands to talk with Meghan about her journey as a second-generation leader, and share the wisdom she has gained along the way. She provides some tips to be more in tune with the messages our body is sending us, including some great ideas on how to overcome anxiety about speaking in front of groups. She also answers Henry's questions about how DESCO has changed over the decades, and how to deal with bullies in the workplace. Andrea's book recommendation: The Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick RubinGet in touch with Andrea:AndreaBordenca.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabordenca/https://www.instagram.com/andreabordenca/Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Creative
Meghan and Henry talk to Beth Spong, the new CEO of Dean's Beans Organic Coffee. Beth recently oversaw the transition from founder Dean Cycon to a worker-owned cooperative, ensuring that the brand continue using fair-trade organic coffee as a vehicle for positive change. Beth discusses how the company prepared for this transition, its growth strategy, and the emerging vision for its future. You can learn more about Dean's Beans Organic Coffee at: https://deansbeans.comhttps://www.facebook.com/DeansBeansOrganicFairTradeCoffeehttps://www.instagram.com/deansbeanscoffee/https://www.youtube.com/@DeansBeansOrganicCoffeeChannelBuilding Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan LynchProduced by Six-Point Creative
Meghan Lynch from Six-Point Creative has been in the business of helping family businesses for over 20 years. SPC focuses on generational businesses and their brand strategy, asking the question: how do we honor the past and evolve to stay relevant for the future? Head to their website (www.sixpointcreative.com) to take the quiz on where you need to go and what you need to focus on. Meghan has a hard time with the kind of "hustle culture" that is all about spinning up companies and selling them without a lot of thought or care about how they will sustain. It is connected to a bigger question of stewardship and sustainability for her. If you are a small business owner especially if you are in a family business, then this episode is for you. Join us to learn more.
Meghan Lynch shares on Branding the Family Business About:Meghan Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that focuses on helping family-owned companies break through growth plateaus and double their revenue without selling their souls. As part of her mission to help family businesses amplify their impact, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to a wide range of clients, from fast-casual restaurant chains to industrial manufacturers. Meghan developed Six-Point's Solve for Y Brand Accelerator System, which guides family-owned businesses through the steps needed build a focused, scalable brand positioned for sustainable growth. In addition to her brand strategy work with Six-Point, Meghan has served as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and is a sought-after speaker. She was named Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019, and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner. sixpointcreative.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/melynch/
They Don't Teach This in Business School is a podcast where our award winning host, Julie Bee discusses the behind-the-scenes realities of being a business owner. As a part of each episode, she talks about lessons learned on the business owner journey, that only experience can teach. In this installment, Julie has a conversation with Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six Point Creative, an organization formed by brand strategists who are fluent in business strategy as well as marketing strategy and project managers who understand the importance of speed, flexibility, and creative problem-solving. During her journey, Meghan went from working for FedEx to working for Family Businesses because her core values aligned with community, culture, legacy, people. She knew she had reached burnout point – when she wasn't able to delegate, had created a culture of not feeling safe and was in what Julie summarizes as, “MICROMANAGED MISERY”. Have weekly leadership tips and insights delivered straight to your inbox – sign up here. If you'd like to connect with Julie, she's available on the Web and on most social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Julie has spoken to countless organizations for 13+ years on topics including leadership, management, employee engagement and morale, workplace culture, small business ownership, and entrepreneurship. If you're searching for an engaging, relatable, and inspiring speaker for your next event, book Julie to speak to your group. Production services for They Don't Teach This in Business School are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.
Jon talks with Meghan Lynch, Founder, and CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies breakthrough growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Meghan and the team at Six-Point provide clients with the experience and expertise to make smarter, faster, better positioning decisions that drive growth. Their flagship program is Solve for Y, which combines branding and marketing best practices with the guidance, education, and change management that second-stage companies need. Six-Point further supports their clients with CMO-level strategic oversight, budget management, and marketing plan execution to help companies punch above their weight. In addition to her brand strategy work with Six-Point, Meghan is a sought-after speaker. She was named an Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019 and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Meghan Lynch: Website: https://sixpointcreative.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghanlynch Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sixpointcreative/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melynch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SixPointCreative/
Meghan Lynch is the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps family businesses double their business without losing their existing customers or values. As part of her mission to help family businesses breakthrough growth plateaus, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Meghan was named an Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019 and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner. In this episode, we discuss: - Combining your values with the purpose of your business - How to efficiently initiate a growth plan for your business - Moving past the fears that hold you back from growth - Placing your brand and story front and center - Focusing on the frequent touch points of your business - Talking to those that your business serves to learn how to create more growth I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Meghan was so generous to share her better business practices regarding aligning your values with your brand. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Meghan Lynch: Website: https://sixpointcreative.com Connect with Steve Eschbach Websites: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/ https://eschbachassoc.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speschbach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/ Twitter: @ SteveEschbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meghan Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies breakthrough growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Today she shares the secrets of scaling – from operational systems to leveraging new revenue streams. Join the conversation by following Wings of Inspired Business on the free and socially interactive Podopolo app, where Sarah and will answer questions. Download Podopolo here and invite your friends to connect around podcasts recommended to you by what interests and inspires you.
Meghan Lynch is the Founder and CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies break through growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Meghan and the team at Six-Point provide clients with the experience and expertise to make smarter, faster, better positioning decisions that drive growth. Their flagship program is Solve for Y, which combines branding and marketing best practices with the guidance, education, and change management that second-stage companies need. Six-Point further supports their clients with CMO-level strategic oversight, budget management, and marketing plan execution to help companies punch above their weight. In addition to her brand strategy work with Six-Point, Meghan is a sought after speaker. She was named an Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019, and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner.
Welcome to Episode 189 of Building My Legacy.In this podcast Meghan Lynch, the founder and CEO of Six-Point Creative, talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how it led to the focus of her company: Helping family-owned food and beverage businesses move from a “stuck brand at a plateau” to a focused, scalable brand positioned for sustainable growth. The Six-Point Creative flagship program — Solve for Y Brand Accelerator System — is designed to help family businesses double their business without losing their existing customers or values. Meghan shares with us the most common mistakes family businesses make and her recommendations for what businesses should be planning for now. It's a fascinating discussion for any business leader and one that will be of particular value for owners of family businesses.So if you want to know:– Why businesses get “stuck” — and it's not for lack of opportunities– Why you need to figure out the DNA — “do not alter” — of your brand– How internal/external branding can help you retain key employees and position your company as an employer of choice– How the fear of alienating an existing client can stop you from growing– How knowing your company's touchpoints can help you spend your marketing dollars more effectively About Meghan LynchMeghan Lynch is a brand strategist and founder and CEO of Six-Point Creative. She basically fell into entrepreneurship and, when her co-founding partners retired, realized she had to figure it out for herself. After talking with other CEOs of family-owned, closely held businesses, she decided to focus Six-Point Creative on family-owned restaurants and food manufacturers. Today she helps these businesses make smarter, faster decisions that drive growth. A sought-after speaker, Megan was named one of the Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019. She has set up a special landing page on her company's website for Building My Legacy listeners. At www.sixpointcreative.com/buildyourlegacy, you can find a number of business tools, including her “touch point matrix” to help you focus your marketing budget more effectively. About Lois Sonstegard, PhDWorking with business leaders for more than 30 years, Lois has learned that successful leaders have a passion to leave a meaningful legacy. Leaders often ask: When does one begin to think about legacy? Is there a “best” approach? Is there a process or steps one should follow?Lois is dedicated not only to developing leaders but to helping them build a meaningful legacy. Learn more about how Lois can help your organization with Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching:https://build2morrow.com/Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates.And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.Please leave a review right now. Thanks for listening!Building My Legacyhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/building-my-legacy/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-189-meghan-lynch-on-how-family-businesses-can-grow-building-my-legacy-with-lois-sonstegard-phd
Welcome to Episode 189 of Building My Legacy.In this podcast Meghan Lynch, the founder and CEO of Six-Point Creative, talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how it led to the focus of her company: Helping family-owned food and beverage businesses move from a “stuck brand at a plateau” to a focused, scalable brand positioned for sustainable growth. The Six-Point Creative flagship program — Solve for Y Brand Accelerator System — is designed to help family businesses double their business without losing their existing customers or values. Meghan shares with us the most common mistakes family businesses make and her recommendations for what businesses should be planning for now. It's a fascinating discussion for any business leader and one that will be of particular value for owners of family businesses.So if you want to know:– Why businesses get “stuck” — and it's not for lack of opportunities– Why you need to figure out the DNA — “do not alter” — of your brand– How internal/external branding can help you retain key employees and position your company as an employer of choice– How the fear of alienating an existing client can stop you from growing– How knowing your company's touchpoints can help you spend your marketing dollars more effectively About Meghan LynchMeghan Lynch is a brand strategist and founder and CEO of Six-Point Creative. She basically fell into entrepreneurship and, when her co-founding partners retired, realized she had to figure it out for herself. After talking with other CEOs of family-owned, closely held businesses, she decided to focus Six-Point Creative on family-owned restaurants and food manufacturers. Today she helps these businesses make smarter, faster decisions that drive growth. A sought-after speaker, Megan was named one of the Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019. She has set up a special landing page on her company's website for Building My Legacy listeners. At www.sixpointcreative.com/buildyourlegacy, you can find a number of business tools, including her “touch point matrix” to help you focus your marketing budget more effectively. About Lois Sonstegard, PhDWorking with business leaders for more than 30 years, Lois has learned that successful leaders have a passion to leave a meaningful legacy. Leaders often ask: When does one begin to think about legacy? Is there a “best” approach? Is there a process or steps one should follow?Lois is dedicated not only to developing leaders but to helping them build a meaningful legacy. Learn more about how Lois can help your organization with Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching:https://build2morrow.com/Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates.And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.Please leave a review right now. Thanks for listening!Building My Legacyhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/building-my-legacy/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-189-meghan-lynch-on-how-family-businesses-can-grow-building-my-legacy-with-lois-sonstegard-phd
Maneuvering through the food & beverage industry as a small family business is extremely tricky. It takes practice and sometimes failure to really find your space and your market. This week on Beyond the Shelf, we spoke with the Founder & CEO of Six-Point Creative, Meghan Lynch. In this episode, Meghan shares some valuable insights into what they believe can help and hinder new small family businesses' growth and development. They also explained why sometimes it's best for business owners to say "no" to opportunities, and why more is not always better.To learn more about Six-Point Creative, and to access information for small businesses, please visit sixpointcreative.com/beyondtheshelfTo stay up to date on all new episodes, subscribe to Beyond the Shelf on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio – and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Welcome loyal listeners to another episode of The Loyalty Minute, I'm your host Rob Gallo and today I am excited to chat with Meghan Lynch. Meghan is the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps family businesses double their business without losing their existing customers or values. As part of her mission to help family businesses breakthrough growth plateaus, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to a wide range of food and beverage clients, from fast-casual restaurants to artisan cheese manufacturers. Meghan was named an Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019 and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner. Welcome to the show Meghan, thanks for joining me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-gallo/message
We talk superfoods and granola clusters, owning a manufacturing facility, growth at retail and helping family brands in CPG.
Meghan Lynch is the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies breakthrough growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Meghan was named an Enterprising Woman of the Year in 2019 and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner. Want to improve your professional writing skills? **THE WRITE TO GROW™ COLLECTIVE 2021 could be just what you're looking for!** Register Today = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion. We always appreciate your 5-star rating and review of the show. Thank you for helping us get the word out about PYP! Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader. Buy one of my books on Amazon and leave me a 5-star review. How's your writing these days? Is what you write and say more "ho-hum" than "oh ya!" Let's work on making your writing work better for you. Book a free call with me today!
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Visit www.EAInterviews.com/MeghanLynch for episode-specific show notes & www.EAInterviews.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. On today's episode, we learn about: Solve For Y: Breaking Through Business Growth Plateaus And Challenge The Goliaths Using Brand Strategy with Founder & CEO of Six-Point Creative, Meghan Lynch
Meghan Lynch is a wiz at getting things done. And as the CEO of Six-Point Creative, she helps second-stage companies clarify their vision, align their teams, and unlock their full potential. Today she's revealing what it takes to develop a winning formula that both your teams and your clients can benefit from. We also discuss why testing fresh ideas out on yourself will lead to some major insights.
Dream Business Radio #447 On this week's Dream Business Radio Show, my special guest is Meghan Lynch. Meghan is the Founder and CEO if Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies break through growth plateaus. Download MP3 Connect to Meghan on their website: http://www.sixpointcreative.com/dreambusiness
Meghan Lynch understands branding and she understands the challenges of doing it effectively and affordably. Listen in as we cover the basics and the benefits of branding. BIO Meghan will provide you with the experience and expertise to make smarter, faster, better positioning decisions that drive growth. Our flagship program is Solve for Y, and we further support our clients with CMO-level strategic oversight, budget management, and marketing plan execution management. Take the Quiz https://sixpointcreative.com/digitalbrandbuild/ Megan's contact info Six-Point Creative sixpointcreative.com 276 Bridge Street Springfield, MA 01103 -------------------- Work with Fanatics Media www.fanaticsmedia.com
Meghan Lynch is the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies break through growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Meghan was named an Enterprising Women of the Year in 2019 and enjoys testing her limits as an endurance runner. Some of the issues Meghan discussed today: The fears holding high-potential companies back from growth • Brand strategy for family businesses • What is a second-stage company? • Common mistakes companies make when they rebrand • How to hire and manage marketing expertise
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In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Meghan Lynch, the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies break through growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. We discuss: - The fears holding high-potential companies back from growth - Brand strategy for family businesses - What is a second-stage company? - Common mistakes companies make when they rebrand - How to hire and manage marketing expertise Favorite Books of Business- Meghan’s Favorite Books for Business- Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Benjamin Hardy Leading Change by John P. Kotter Follow Meghan Lynch: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin The host of ASMM Small Business Connection is Ann Brennan. She is the owner of ASMM Digital Marketing and started the podcast to help her clients get in front of more people. Since its inception, it has grown to include guests from around the world. If you would like to be on the show, please message Ann directly through LinkedIn. Learn More About ASMM Digital Marketing Follow ASMM: Twitter | Facebook |Instagram |LinkedIn Subscribe to our podcast: ASMM Small Business Connections
Is your business going through a “Whitewater” stage that's keeping you from leveling-up? In this episode of the ROI Online Podcast, CEO and advisor Meghan Lynch talks about how to use brand strategy to break to growth plateaus and challenge the big guys in your industry.Meghan is the president and CEO at Six-Point Creative–a brand strategy agency that will provide you with the experience and expertise to make smarter, faster, better positioning decisions that drive growth. She is an expert advisor, speaker, and entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working with "second-stage" businesses and solving complex brand and positioning challenges.As entrepreneurs, we sometimes assume that the brand strategy that got our company to where it is now will keep on working in the future, but this is actually false. You need to evolve and you can't afford to make a wrong move. Thankfully there are people like Meghan who can advise you to make better decisions and keep scaling. Among other things, Meghan and Steve discussed:What Six-Point Creative can do for your second-stage businessThe different stages of companies The importance of being able to lead things without doing everything yourselfBeing able to understand who you are and what you're doing as a businessHow to build a company that you'll never want to sellThe fears that hold companies back from growth Applying your team's skills more effectivelyWhat success feels like in second-stageYou can learn more about Meghan here:Follow Meghan on LinkedIn Send Meghan an EmailLearn more about Six-Point Creative here:https://sixpointcreative.com/Read the books mentioned in this podcast:The Golden Toilet by Steve BrownThinking of starting your own podcast? Buzzsprout's secure and reliable posting allows you to publish podcasts online. Buzzsprout also includes full iTunes support, HTML5 players, show statistics, and WordPress plugins. Get started using this link to receive a $20 Amazon gift card and to help support our show!Support the show (https://cash.app/$stevemfbrown)
What you'll learn: How fear and ego stop family businesses from evolving Opportunity can actually keep you from building value in your company How to evolve a brand and culture without abandoning the past The transforming power of internal alignment Clarity and consistency can lead to exponential growth This week's guests: Meghan Lynch Bio CEO, Six-Point Creative* For over 15 years, Meghan has served as expert advisor to global and national brands, from fast-casual restaurant chains to industrial manufacturers. Honors include induction into the Women Business Leaders Hall of Fame at Bay Path University, and the 2019 Enterprising Women of the Year Award. Meghan is also currently an adjunct professor in the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Elms College. Ruth Lund President, the LEGACY Center* Ruth Lund is the President of The LEGACY Center, a firm that considers themselves practitioners as well as consultants in the area of values-based cultural and executive development. Ruth was part of the founding team that developed a body of work designed to assist the Legacy companies improve, grow, and protect their values-based culture as they grew and evolved over her 7-year engagement as Vice President of Organizational Development. During her tenure, the organization successfully navigated multiple acquisitions, with each one retaining talent, clients, and productivity as they focused heavily on the cultural integration first. The LEGACY Center was born in order to take the learnings and processes created in the internal organization to other businesses, non-profits, and the public sector. The response to this offering has been strong. Ruth now leads the initiative to partner with executive leaders who desire to foster sustainable, values-based organizations. Ruth has over 25 years of experience in leadership, team, and cultural development in both the private and non-profit sectors and brings a passion to help executives lead with authenticity and intention. She is a certified practitioner with the Barrett Values Centre, Giving Voice to Values (GVV), and Marshall Goldsmiths Stakeholder Centered Coaching. A graduate from the University of Maine with a degree in Education, Ruth has channeled her background in teaching, presenting, facilitating, and coaching into powerful experiences that support the process of developing strong values-based leadership and intentional cultural development focused on Impacting Lives and Developing Leaders. *Not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. CRN-3405758-011421 The content presented is for informational and educational purposes. The information covered and posted are views and opinions of the guests and not necessarily those of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
Andrew Morgans and Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six Point Creative discuss Meghan's early beginnings, and how she landed as an agency that focuses on second-stage companies. What is it like to be a business that is in its second stage, how do they differ from large brands or startups, and what should second-stage businesses focus on? This episode is sponsored by, Tesseract Ventures: tesseractventures.io Tesseract Ventures helps companies become smarter, better connected, and more efficient through next-generation robotics, 21st-century software, and radically connected platforms. Go check out what the Inventors, Engineers, and Creatives are building over at TesseractVentures.io. From robots to flexible tech solutions for construction and beyond, the Tesseract team dream it AND make it come to life. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuphustlepodcast/ Find Startup Hustle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startuphustlexyz/ Visit Our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXy14X95mzCpGSHyDvvoVg Suggest a Guest: https://fullscale.io/contact-us/ Learn more about: Six-Point Creative Website: https://sixpointcreative.com/ Marknology https://www.marknology.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brand development in cannabis Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six-Point Creative. Six-Point Creative is a brand development agency with a special focus on working with second-stage companies. Their Solve for why the program is designed to help companies navigate the very specific demands of the “second stage” in their business's life cycle — and achieve a next-stage vision. Six-Point's process starts with deep listening and strategy, includes methods of employee education and engagement to increase buy-in and success, and then follows with a proven creative process that builds authentic brand identities informed by our clients' values, personality, and aspirations.