https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OXgSftSG3TfX6d7huTI8gEffective Strategies For Mergers & Acquisitions Ep. 13 Hagen Rogers You have seen it on television shows and in movies. You have read about it in the Press. But what actually happens with company mergers and acquisitions? What is a hostile takeover? What makes acquisitions contentious, and how do companies avoid negative outcomes when selling or purchasing a company?Enter my friend Hagen Rogers, an expert on mergers and acquisitions. In this week’s episode, Hagen will walk us through the behind the scenes world of acquisitions and show us step by step how the process works. And he should know. During his 21-year investment banking career, Hagen has successfully completed more than 100 client assignments, including sell-side, buy-side mergers and acquisitions, public and private capital financings, valuations, expert witness testimony, and fairness opinions. Prior to directing Watermark Advisors, Hagen served investment banking clients as Vice President at Wachovia Securities. He began his career with NationsBank in corporate banking and with Chase Securities in investment banking. Hagen is a member of the Financial Executives Network Group. In addition, since 2007, he has spoken nationally to hundreds of CEOs on the topic of “How to Win in Investment Banking Transactions,” in Atlanta, Birmingham, Greenville, Knoxville, Los Angeles, Louisville, Phoenix, San Diego, and Seattle. Hagen Rogers started Watermark Advisors in 2002.In This EpisodeWhat Are Mergers And Acquisitions Fundamentals Of M&AConsolidation Of Industries Avoiding Buyer Regret The M&A Bridge Successful Businesses Start With Great Strategies Connect With Erik Weir Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikweir/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erik.weir.7/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-weir-66730610/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erikcweirWebsite - https://erikweir.comConnect With Hagen Rogers LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hagen-rogers-468878/Website - https://watermarkadvisors.com/hagen-rogers/

https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialErikCWeir/featuredStuttering Your Way To Success Ep. 12 Guest Hank Parker Meet my friend Hank Parker, one of the most humble and successful sport champions I have known. Hank is known as a man of faith, a man of integrity, a loving father, and a gentlemanly, but fierce, competitor. Many regard him as one of the greatest professional bass fishermen of all time. He won two Bass Master Classic tournaments, the biggest event in his sport, and is one of only four anglers to win the event more than once. Additionally, he was the first angler to win the Grand Slam of competitive bass fishing which includes the Classic, B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year in 1983, and B.A.S.S. Super Bass Tournament in April 1985. Hank teamed up with Michael Runnels to create Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine in 1984, which debuted in 1985 on The Nashville Network cable channel. Notable show guests have included Larry Bird, Bo Jackson, Tony Dungy, numerous members of the U.S. Armed Forces and many more. The program now airs on Outdoor Channel and Pursuit Channel. In This EpisodeFishing With LegendsFishing As A Competitive Sport An Environment Conducive For Communication Family And Relationships Bass Master Classic World ChampionA Multi Disciplined SportsmanA Life Philosophy Connect with Erik WeirInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikweir/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erikcweirFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/erik.weir.7LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-weir...Website - https://erikweir.comConnect With Hank ParkerInstagram -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OXgSftSG3TfX6d7huTI8gStuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 11 Guest Henry HorowitzMeet my friend Henry Horowitz - what a life! His list of accomplishments ranges from receiving the highest civilian honor given by the State of South Carolina, the Order of the Palmetto, to being recognized as one of the most influential philanthropists in the state, to receiving the Visionary Leader & Lifetime Achievement Award of 2022. Henry has fifty-plus years’ experience in managing start-ups and served in executive management roles with Insignia Financial Group before co-founding Oxford Capital. CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate firm, purchased Insignia in 2003. His philanthropic work is far-reaching. The Greenville Journal called him the “Architect of Artisphere,” which is an artistic event drawing some 70,000 people and producing $9.1 million in local economic impact. I sat down with Henry on “Stuttering Your Way to Success,” and we discussed principles of ethical business, life vision, and philanthropy.In This Episode - Philanthropy And The Arts - Common Sense And Good Judgment - The Economic Impact Of The Arts - Contribute To The Community You Are In - The Public/Private Partnership- Work Ethic Connect with Erik Weir:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikweir/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erikcweirFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErikWeirWCM/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-weir-cfp%C2%AE-66730610Website - https://erikweir.com/Connect with Henry HorowitzLinkedIn - henry-horowitz-b0a85413website - https://www.oxcapital.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OXgSftSG3TfX6d7huTI8gStuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 10  Guest David WyattDavid Wyatt has done it all: from being a successful agent for NFL athletes to teaching Entertainment Law to becoming the President of The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame.I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with him about working with athletes and artists and his "Jerry Maguire" style career in law and entertainment. David is an adjunct professor of Sports and Entertainment Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia.In This Episode- Entertainment and Sports Law- Being an NFL Sports Agent- College and Career Readiness - South Carolina Football Hall of Fame - Seven Mountains of Influence - Mentors - Becoming the Best Version of YourselfConnect with Erik Weir:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikweir/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erikcweirFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErikWeirWCM/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-weir...Website - https://erikweir.com/Connect with David Wyatt:Wyatt Law - http://seblawfirm.com/attorney-profiles/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/wyattsports Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dswyatt/ SC Football Hall of Fame - https://scfootballhof.org

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OXgSftSG3TfX6d7huTI8gStuttering Your Way To Success with Erik Weir Ep. 9He’s not the new kid on the block when it comes to building better cities. Knox White has been the mayor of my home town of Greenville, South Carolina for longer than any other mayor in its history - 27 years! Under his leadership, the city has been transformed into one of America’s rising destination cities. We have worked together on community projects, and I have come to respect the profound impact that mayors like Knox White have on producing a better quality of life for families. He is also the  author of Reimagining Greenville, where he shares the vision for "building the best downtown in America." I sat down with Knox, and we discussed life as mayor of an important growing destination city, the architectural plans of Michelangelo, and a host of subjects I believe you will find interesting. "We strive to be an opportunity city. We strive to make it that way for everyone." Mayor Knox WhiteIn This Episode - Seeing Potential  - Fundamentals of City Planning - Breaking Negative Barriers - Becoming a Destination Location - Learning from Other Successful Cities - Greenville, an Opportunity City - Getting People Involved - Advice for Other Mayors - Having a Vision Connect with Mayor Knox WhiteWebsite - https://www.greenvillesc.gov/547/Mayor-Knox-WhiteContact - kwhite@greenvillesc.govTwitter - https://twitter.com/mayorknoxwhiteLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/knox-white-87285918/ Connect with Erik Weir:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikweir/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erikcweirFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErikWeirWCM/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-weir...Website - https://erikweir.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDj2yIEAuSs&t=29sStuttering Your Way To Success, with Erik Weir Ep. 8 Special Guest Kickboxer and founder of 9Round Kickboxing Shannon "The Cannon" Hudson In this episode, I talk with Shannon about his love for martial arts like kickboxing, and how he founded an entrepreneurial fitness empire with over 500 locations across the world. Shannon brings a gusto to his life whether that is in working with people, growing a successful business, or building a healthy lifestyle. "My purpose on the earth is to get as many people punching and kicking as I can, and that's why I'm here."In This Episode - Shannon's Start In Combat Sports - The Secret Sauce Training - 9Round - SWAT Analysis - How To Franchise A Growing Business - Hiring For Attitude - Mentors - Setting Goals - High Intensity Training - "How Can I?"Connect with Shannon Hudson:Instagram - @shannonthecannonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShannonTheCa...Website - http://www.9Round.com/Connect with Erik Weir:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikweir/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erikcweirFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErikWeirWCM/LinkedIn -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZe8tDXn8y0&t=55sStuttering Your Way To Success, with Erik Weir Ep. 7 The Navy SEALs: Uncommon men with uncommon friendship and loyalty to each other. The Navy SEALs creates teams of men with a unique closeness, loyalty and friendship not found anywhere else on earth, explains Thom Shea, author of Unbreakable. Shea served 23 years with distinguished valor as a Navy SEAL. During his career he served in three wars, ultimately leading a Team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009, where he earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action medal. Shea was "hand selected" to serve as officer-in-charge of the famed SEAL sniper course from 2009-2011. "Commit without knowing. Seek each other first for answers. Listen without judgment. And if you can get through those three, every solution is readily available."In This Episode - Fighting To Get Home To Family - Writing Letters Before Combat - Unbreakable - Hell Week / BUD/S- Uncommon Men With Uncommon Friendships- The Power of Words- Ultra Sports - Family - Commit Before Knowing - Adamantine Alliance- Leadership Connect with Thom Shea Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frogmanout/Website - https://adamantinealliance.com/Connect with Erik Weir:- Instagram- TikTok- Facebook- LinkedIn- Website

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSiMe6VvymsGrandmaster Kim has taught martial arts for over forty years in both Korea and the United States. He has coached his students to the Olympic games, trained world champions and been an advocate for martial arts.Grandmaster Kim teaches and demonstrates what it is to be a champion in martial arts as well as daily life. I have known Grandmaster Kim for many years, my sons and I receiving blackbelts under his teaching. In This Episode:- Grandmaster Kim's experience coming to America - Martial arts as a way of life - What the future of Taekwondo might look like - The importance of the Olympic spirit - Mentoring and giving back to the communityConnect with Erik Weir:-TikTok- Instagram- Facebook- LinkedIn- Website

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J-fOf9N8Ug&t=2s This week I want to introduce you to one of the geniuses behind the show. Meet Bill Reeves, producer extraordinaire, and my guest this week on “Stuttering Your Way to Success.” Connect with Erik Weir: Website - https://erikweir.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikweir/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erikcweir Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErikWeirWCM/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-weir... YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OX...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haRnvf8ctm8 Brian Weir is not only my father, but the most important mentor in my life.  His life has been defined by hard work, tender love to all of his children and grandchildren, a manly resolve to tackle the challenges of life, and faith in his Creator. Dad was planning on retiring in his sixties, but I surprised him with an offer to be part of the family business. For the last twenty years we have worked together. In this episode of “Stuttering your way to success,” we share that story and the lessons learned from being a father and son team.   Most listeners will be encouraged to hear about Dad’s 64 year journey of marriage with my mom. The two are best friends and go out to breakfast together seven days a week. “One of the greatest things I’ve learned from my dad is the world-changing influence a father can have on the next generation by remaining constant over many years. Consistently available. Consistently forgiving. Consistently loving.”  ~ Erik Weir In This Episode: Secrets to 64 years of marriage Who is Brian Weir, the father, businessman and friend. How to give back to your wife, who has given to you for a half a century. How my dad rolled during times of difficulty. Fathers as mentors to the next generation. Attributes of life-changing fatherhood. What it’s like to work with your father. With your son.   Connect with Erik Weir: Website - https://erikweir.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikweir/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erikcweir Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErikWeirWCM/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-weir... YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OX...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctg-cTwqgco Hasker Hudgens is a mentor, a man of God, and someone I’m proud to call a personal friend. Through his work at The Equipping Center, Hasker continues to make a positive impact on community through his leadership and service. In this episode we learn about Hasker’s origin story, and what he would do differently if he was in his 20s again. Hasker shares the insights he’s learned from his hardships and how he has sought out mentors to help him help others. There’s faith-based problem solving and a discussion around why quitting is not an option when you choose to serve. Hasker is truly an inspiration; his humility speaks volumes. Please join me in conversation with someone I have the utmost respect for. “One of the greatest things I’ve learned with Hasker is that when you’re giving of yourself to helping others, you have a lot more joy in your life. And the pain you may be experiencing can be quickly offset because you’re helping somebody else.” ~ Erik Weir    In This Episode: - Giving back in the holiday season - Who is Hasker Hudgens? - Hasker takes his inspiration from Jesus when visiting communities - The values of education and self-awareness - Learning how to be a problem solver - Seeking out mentors to accelerate your growth - Why do people need to hit rock bottom before they wake up? - Why fear failure when God will pick you up? - How do you fall forward? - The people that you give permission to speak truth to - Getting empty when you don’t pray - Learn about Jesus first - A visit to Space Force!     Resources: - I Am Evangelism: What can Happen when God WINS Your Soul     Connect with Hasker Hudgens: - Website     Connect with Erik Weir: - Website - Instagram - TikTok - Facebook - LinkedIn - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk6DOSD6NcE Levon Kirkland is one of my dearest friends. I met him 15 years ago, after he retired from the NFL. Today he joins the podcast to share his experience on how to overcome obstacles, how to face setbacks, and how to come back stronger. Levon speaks about his motivating factors, how he changed his mindset to be a professional player, the role his family and his faith have in his everyday life, and why he considers that God put us on this Earth to learn and to give back. You will definitely leave this episode feeling educated, empowered, and encouraged. “Surround yourself. Pick your team. Pick your own team, people you want to have there to advise you, to help you along this journey, because you just can’t do it yourself.” - Levon Kirkland In This Episode: - Levon’s favorite coaches - Power of mindset and habits - Setbacks and how to learn from them - Advice for people who are experiencing loss and grieving - The best Super Bowl     Resources: - The Tony Robbins Podcast - Pro Football Hall of Fame     Connect with Levon Kirkland: - Instagram - Facebook     Connect with Erik Weir: - Instagram - TikTok - LinkedIn - Facebook - Website

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAJbmZgt7xsI have known Robert Donovan for three years now, and he’s a truly inspiring man. Robert has guarded embassies, funded marketing companies, and provided some incredible ideas to improve Greenville, the city in South Carolina where we both live. Today he shares the key lessons he has learned in the military to be successful in business, why he sees emotional intelligence as an area of opportunity, the obstacles he has overcome, and the wisdom that comes from listening to the elderly. This episode will help you see that you can be an odd duck, an outsider, start from absolutely NOTHING and go faster and further than you ever imagined.“If you have a heartbeat, you are special. You matter. God put you on this planet for a reason. And don’t stop searching until you find out what that reason is for you, not for anybody else.”- Robert DonovanIn This Episode:- How the military gave Robert the discipline needed to succeed in business (and life)- Robert’s experience in advertising and broadcasting- Setbacks, obstacles, and the lessons contained in them- What would Robert say to his 20-year-old version?- Mentoring and giving back to the community  Resources:- “Man's Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl - “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values” by Robert M. Pirsig- “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu- “It Worked for Me. In Life and Leadership” by Colin Powell- Sociological concept of the “Looking-Glass Self"- “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg Connect with Robert Donovan:- WebsiteConnect with Erik Weir:- Instagram- TikTok- Facebook- LinkedIn- Website

What if you could increase your productivity by 300% in just 6 months? Your life would totally change! And that’s what Stuttering your way to Success with Erik Weir is going to teach you how to do. Maybe you have big goals to make drastic changes, or maybe you have accomplished a lot already and are ready for the next level… either way, this show is going to give you the raw, honest, actionable steps you can take to start turning those visions into reality without sacrificing your health and relationships along the way.Join your host, Erik Weir, founder of Weir Capital Management, author of Who’s Eating Your Pie: Essential Financial Advice That Will Transform Your Life, and motivational speaker on entrepreneurism, film, and goal setting, as he motivates and inspires you to dream big and do bigger.Your own thoughts might be the things holding you back, and Erik is going to teach you how to overcome those limiting beliefs for long-lasting transformation. Utilizing the 5 F’s–faith, family, fitness, finances, and friends–along with Erik’s signature FOCUS METHOD, you will finish each episode feeling equipped to live a productive and impactful life that leaves a legacy you can be extremely proud of.Erik will also be bringing on some of his A-list, high-achieving, and super inspirational friends and expert guests on the show to share their stories and inspire you to strive for even higher heights. If you’re ready to start making a major impact on not only your life but the lives of everyone else around you, this is the podcast for you. Learn more about the show and Erik here: https://erikweir.com/