Drew Wiard thought he was making the smartest move of his career.

After years of success in real estate, he expanded into manufacturing acquisitions to accelerate growth and cash flow.

Instead, he found himself in one of the hardest seasons of his life.

What looked like a great opportunity became a source of anxiety, sleepless nights, financial pressure, and leadership challenges he couldn't control.

Today, he's grateful for every bit of it.

In this episode, Drew and Phil discuss how that struggle reshaped his views on business, faith, family, risk, success and why the season he wanted to escape became one of his greatest teachers.

If you're in the midst of a trial, this conversation is for you.

0:00 Intro

02:43 Shifting Strategy Toward Business Acquisitions

06:45 Challenges of Blending Business Cultures

11:01 Navigating Personal and Professional Failure

15:31 Managing Anxiety Through Difficult Seasons

21:34 Applying Past Lessons to New Ventures

25:40 Building Values-Driven Business Principles

31:01 Reconnecting With Faith and Generosity

35:06 Family Transparency and Modeling Resilience

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