Episode Details

In this clarifying episode, Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director of Speyside Equity, shares how to succeed as an investor when someone else is driving and you can no longer grab the wheel. If you’re moving into true ownership or private equity and struggle to let go of hands-on control, you won’t want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why managing through people, processes, and systems is the essential skill at Level 6

- How to use scorecards and exception-based reviews so you lead without micromanaging

- What makes strong investors accept 80-90% results and focus on removing impediments

This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 6 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz

Eric Wiklendt is a Managing Director at Speyside Equity, where he is responsible for sourcing, executing, managing, and exiting investments. Before joining Speyside Equity, Eric was President & CEO of Kelix Heat Transfer Systems. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Eaton and Hilti Corporation, where he oversaw M&A activities, established a manufacturing plant in Mexico, managed a large marketing team, and directed industrial sales operations. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Eric obtained his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Want to learn more about Eric Wiklendt's work at Speyside Equity? Check out his website at https://speysideequity.com/

Connect with Eric through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwiklendt/