What if failure isn't the end—but the beginning of something greater? In this episode, we sit down with Chad Nikkel, a seasoned entrepreneur, growth expert, and leadership coach, to uncover the real power of failing forward in business.

Chad is a Business Guide at Next Level Growth, where he helps entrepreneurs and team leaders scale their companies while maintaining work-life balance. With over 25 years of experience in the home service industry—including founding and exiting multiple businesses—Chad has built 11 companies, completed 7 acquisitions, and secured 4 seven-figure exits, with 2 sold to private equity.

From his days in the pool industry to navigating high-stakes business rollups, Chad shares invaluable lessons on strategic planning, sales, and operations management that every entrepreneur needs to hear.

🔹 How to turn setbacks into stepping stones for success
🔹 Lessons from scaling and exiting multiple businesses
🔹 Avoiding burnout while growing your company
🔹 The mindset shifts every entrepreneur must embrace

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this episode will give you the insights you need to turn failures into fuel for your entrepreneurial journey.

🚀 Watch "Coaching for Entrepreneurs: Turning Failure into Fuel" - https://youtu.be/bteU_8db5SE

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service. J.J.’s dedication to construction has allowed him to become an industry expert which he aims to share with customers and investors alike.

Christopher Prenovost joins us this week from Next Level Growth. Business owners, listen: if you want to scale, fix what’s missing, or optimize what matters, this is for you. Don't miss this chance.

Watch "Building Business Optimization with Christopher Prenovost" NOW live on the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel - https://youtu.be/bmOmXi8JyS0

Chris has often said, “Life is too short to be unhappy. We all deserve to love what we do and who we do it with. Especially if you own the company!” Business leaders turn to Chris when they are having trouble scaling at the rate that they want, they’ve had it with wading through people issues, they aren’t seeing the accountability that they want, or just feel stuck. Starting his first two businesses at the age of eighteen, Chris has personally seen his share of successes and failures. Along with making the Inc 5000 list multiple times, receiving numerous ethics awards from the BBB and competing as a top place to work in Arizona, he’s lived the sleepless nights, he’s stressed about making payroll, he’s dealt with the people issues. He’s also found that it doesn’t have to be that way—and he is driven to help other business leaders find relief. Over the past two decades, Chris has seen the flavor of the week leadership and management fads come and go. Heck, he probably tried half of them. Chris has guided business leaders to reach their pinnacle by drawing on those years of experience to teach the right tools at the right times; by ensuring that what the team is working on today will ultimately lead to us exceeding our long term goals, and by bringing a level of before unseen accountability to the leadership team.

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service. J.J.’s dedication to construction has allowed him to become an industry expert which he aims to share with customers and investors alike.

🤝This week, we’re excited to welcome Justin Turner, a seasoned Business Broker with Sunbelt Business Brokers, to the show! In this episode, Justin shares his roadmap for successfully selling a business.

We'll dive into:
✅ Common mistakes business owners make when selling their business (and how to avoid them)
✅ How to prepare a business for sale to maximize its value and attract the right buyers
✅ Proven strategies to close the deal effectively and efficiently

Watch "The Secrets to Selling a Business: Insights from Justin Turner", NOW Playing on the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel - https://youtu.be/yCK3Bucqg8c

MAC & Bleu, your go-to podcast for the innovative minds shaping our nation’s future. Our topics are not only vast but advanced and forward looking, as we explore emerging trends in blockchain, AI, the Metaverse, and both virtual and augmented reality within the construction, business and entrepreneur market segments.

Our conversations are as diverse as they are enlightening, traversing not just the topics of economic development, supply chains, diverse market sectors, and celebrate the rich diversity underpinning each industry. We also dive into the intricate interplay between local politics and business, highlighting the far-reaching impact of political decisions on different market segments. Be sure to subscribe to the MAC & Bleu Youtube Channel

About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting

JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service. J.J.’s dedication to construction has allowed him to become an industry expert which he aims to share with customers and investors alike.