Generous Business Owner

Mike Mitchell: Letting God Lead in the Transitions

Episode Summary

How are you keeping ego at bay and focusing on fearing God? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Mike discuss: Building a company by failing your way to success. Leaning into your area of expertise. Leveraging the energy of forward momentum, no matter how small. The important aspects to consider in your exit (especially for those in a family business). Key Takeaways: Building a relationship with Christ is not about your ego….ego is just Edging God Out of your life. Slow down and be intentional about your quiet time with God, your prayer, your scripture study, and your mentorship of others and for yourself. If you want to sell or exit your business in the future, you have to delegate yourself out of the business. Consider joining a peer group for accountability in accomplishing your goals. Peers can be your most powerful tool. "Be intentional about a balanced life. Keep God at the center." — Mike Mitchell Episode References: Halftime Institute: https://halftimeinstitute.org/ Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Values by Patrick M. Lencioni Men of Iron: https://menofiron.org/ About Mike Mitchell: Mike Mitchell is the Executive Director of The High Center at Elizabethtown College. Prior to joining the High Center, he was an owner of Amelia’s Grocery Outlets and served as President and CEO of the company from 1997- 2012. He oversaw all aspects of the 15-store grocery chain with over 400 employees and a 100,000-square-foot warehouse. The business was sold to a private equity firm, Berkshire Partners and Grocery Outlet Inc., a 442-store chain based in Berkley, California, in January 2012. Mitchell is a graduate of Elizabethtown College and has an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Prior to joining Amelia’s, he worked as a Marketing Manager for several packaged goods companies including Heinz, General Mills, and Unilever. He has served in several board positions with Herr Foods, Irex Corporation, the Boys and Girls Club, and several other for-profit and non-profit organizations. Michael was the 2010 Lancaster Chamber Small Business Person of the Year and a 2019 Central Penn Most Admired CEO. He currently attends Community Fellowship Church where he is Treasurer and serves on the Administrative Board. Connect with Mike Mitchell: Website: https://thehighcenter.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mitchell-86929b73/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/ Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Episode Notes

How are you keeping ego at bay and focusing on fearing God?

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Mike discuss: 

• Building a company by failing your way to success. 
• Leaning into your area of expertise. 
• Leveraging the energy of forward momentum, no matter how small. 
• The important aspects to consider in your exit (especially for those in a family business). 

Key Takeaways: 

• Building a relationship with Christ is not about your ego….ego is just Edging God Out of your life.
• Slow down and be intentional about your quiet time with God, your prayer, your scripture study, and your mentorship of others and for yourself. 
• If you want to sell or exit your business in the future, you have to delegate yourself out of the business. 
• Consider joining a peer group for accountability in accomplishing your goals. Peers can be your most powerful tool. 

"Be intentional about a balanced life. Keep God at the center." —  Mike Mitchell

Episode References: 

• Halftime Institute: https://halftimeinstitute.org/
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
• The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Values by Patrick M. Lencioni
• Men of Iron: https://menofiron.org/

About Mike Mitchell: Mike Mitchell is the Executive Director of The High Center at Elizabethtown College.  Prior to joining the High Center, he was an owner of Amelia’s Grocery Outlets and served as President and CEO of the company from 1997- 2012. He oversaw all aspects of the 15-store grocery chain with over 400 employees and a 100,000-square-foot warehouse. The business was sold to a private equity firm, Berkshire Partners and Grocery Outlet Inc., a 442-store chain based in Berkley, California, in January 2012. Mitchell is a graduate of Elizabethtown College and has an MBA from the Wharton School of Business.  Prior to joining Amelia’s, he worked as a Marketing Manager for several packaged goods companies including Heinz, General Mills, and Unilever.  He has served in several board positions with Herr Foods, Irex Corporation, the Boys and Girls Club, and several other for-profit and non-profit organizations. Michael was the 2010 Lancaster Chamber Small Business Person of the Year and a 2019 Central Penn Most Admired CEO.  He currently attends Community Fellowship Church where he is Treasurer and serves on the Administrative Board.

Connect with Mike Mitchell:

Website: https://thehighcenter.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mitchell-86929b73/

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw