In this first episode of Scale Up Stories, a special series from The Market Makers, host Jon Pertchik sits down with Bob Maricich, Executive Chairman and former CEO of ANDMORE - and Jon’s predecessor.
From humble beginnings in Black Eagle, Montana, Bob went on to build one of the largest physical market platforms in the world. He shares how he steered companies through foreclosures and financial crises, turned setbacks into lessons, and brought together Las Vegas
and High Point to form what became ANDMORE.
Bob also opens up about the leadership principles that guided him through it all: from the “never be a victim” mindset that helped him recover from being fired, to the importance of moral grounding, culture, and teamwork in scaling a business. He breaks down what private equity really values, why physical markets continue to thrive, and what true succession in business looks like.
It’s an inside look at what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a long-lasting business and career.
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