Listen "Bob Denison | Building & Selling Denison Yachting | Like A Champion Podcast #06"
Episode Synopsis
Bob Denison of Denison Yachting shares about his 3rd-generation family business, its sale to One Water, and some valuable life lessons in this episode of the Like A Champion Podcast with his longtime friend, Wes Shelton.***The rain in the background fades after a few minutes and is gone by minute 10.****Please be aware that some explicit language is used in this episode.Considering selling your business? ***GET A FREE CONSULTATION WITH WES*** https://sm2advisors.com/like-a-champion-podcast-request-a-meeting/***SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW*** for more great stories, actionable tips and leadership insights from Wes Shelton of SM2 Advisors and his guests.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 The Story Behind the Pants00:04:19 Denison Family Business History00:07:36 South Florida Marine Industry00:08:46 Denison Yachting00:11:33 Capitalizing on Strengths00:19:18 Running, Reading & Leading00:28:24 Growth Strategy00:30:38 International Travel & Marriage00:31:43 International Business Challenges00:33:22 Learning from Failure00:34:28 Landmark Moments for Denison Yachting00:36:08 Taking Risks with New Tactics00:40:05 Delta Crowdstrike Apology00:41:06 Handling Betrayal in Business00:46:46 Strength in Forgiveness00:51:25 Selling Denison Yachting to OneWater Marine00:59:08 Handling Key Employees01:05:19 Pre-Sale Communication with Employees01:08:28 Family Legacy01:14:41 Books, Sharks & CarsIn the market for your first or next boat? Check out @DenisonYachting ***GET A ONE-ON-ONE, COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION with WES***https://sm2advisors.com/like-a-champion-podcast-request-a-meeting/***LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW*** Hear more great stories, actionable M&A tips, and leadership insights from Wes Shelton of SM2 Advisors and his guests. FOLLOW WES:https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-shelton-fllhttps://x.com/wwshelton Sponsored by SM2 Advisors (https://sm2advisors.com)and Rebel Motor Company (https://www.rebelmotorclub.com)Produced by DTM Creative Solutions (https://dtmcreativesolutions.com)Logo & Website Design by PixelWorks (https://pxlwrx.com)
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