The Power of Resilience and Leadership in Redefining Business Success with Marcel Proskow Episode 28 Marcel Proskow shares a candid and inspiring story of his entrepreneurial journey, from his early start in retail design to building a successful business spanning over three decades. Marcel delves into the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership philosophy, including his decision to leave a stifling work environment, his approach to fostering team loyalty, and the critical role of strategic planning in business longevity. He reflects on the challenges of balancing personal and professional life during his early days, highlighting the importance of fair treatment, profit sharing, and creating a culture of mutual respect. Marcel’s insights into assembling the right team, valuing long-term relationships, and empowering employees to grow are deeply resonant. The conversation shifts to the financial side of business, where Marcel emphasizes the value of maintaining a "war chest" to weather economic downturns. He discusses his approach to preparing for business cycles and why investing in people is one of the most sustainable strategies for growth. Marcel also shares his passion for personal growth and collaboration, as seen in his company’s use of personality assessments to enhance teamwork. These tools helped create an environment where individuals could thrive in roles aligned with their natural strengths, fostering camaraderie and productivity. The episode concludes with Marcel’s reflections on retirement—or as he prefers to call it, "Desirement." Instead of viewing it as a decline, Marcel sees this stage of life as an opportunity for reinvention. From starting new ventures to embracing change, Marcel’s story is a compelling example of how to redefine success and continue contributing meaningfully at every stage of life. To learn more about Marcel Proskow and his work, please visit: Website: http://www.maxam.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-proskow-52501b9/ 0:00 Realized exploitation; decided to quit and leave 4:52 Started company, needed people, clients followed successfully 10:53 Learn, support, plan, and build for continuity 15:04 Banker's loyalty, accountant's long-term success 19:03 Young shoeshine entrepreneur buys first car cash 23:11 Myers Briggs and Colby assessments enlightened teamwork 24:12 Aligning roles enhances team loyalty and success 30:53 Balancing family time and business transition challenges 32:18 Transition brings excitement, home-building adds anticipation 36:57 Adjusting to change: viewing it as exciting 38:35 Never stop learning; life's a continual journey 43:52 Retirement intended to replace older workers, evolved 47:25 Understanding versus universe: Knowledge is just a glass 51:07 Planning new business on the Sunshine Coast 52:20 Inspiring vision and gratitude Unlock your potential get our FREE GUIDE HERE: https://coachcanfield.com/ Get my Bestselling Book and Start incredible Family Banking Conversations today: https://dontspreadwealth.com/ Learn how to implement The Infinite Banking Concept with this FREE Webinar now: https://learnibc.com/ Get a FREE Copy of my Second book and learn how to grow CASH VALUE you can control over a lifetime: https://coachcanfield.com/cashfollows