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The video features Eric Bosard, CEO of Cleveland Research Company, reflecting on his college experience at Wheaton College, highlighting his early interest in stocks and analytics leading to his career. Bosard discusses his journey from being a low-paid intern to starting his own successful company, emphasizing passion for the field. He values teamwork, employee development, and maintaining a positive company culture. Bosard emphasizes the importance of hard work, preparation, and building relationships during tough times. He also discusses the significance of faith, serving others, being a positive influence as ambassadors for Christ, and learning from mistakes as a leader. Bosard's company prioritizes valuing and supporting employees, creating a positive work environment.
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In this segment of the video, Eric Bosard, CEO of Cleveland Research Company, discusses his experience at Wheaton College. He reflects on the memories of making friends, playing soccer, and enjoying a unique college experience. Bosard explains his decision to attend Wheaton for its Christian environment, business program, and soccer. He recalls his early interest in stocks and analytics, which eventually led him to his current career. Bosard emphasizes the importance of following one’s passion and noticing early signs that point towards future endeavors.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their career journey starting as a low-paid intern in research, eventually starting their own company, Cleveland Research Company, after working for another firm for five years. They reflect on the growth of the research and analytics industry, emphasizing their passion for the field over financial incentives. The speaker’s vision for their company was to become the best in the field, driven by a passion for the work.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experiences with building a highly respected equity research firm over 18 years. They emphasize the importance of creating a place where employees feel valued and unique, with very low turnover rates. The company’s focus is on growing to create opportunities for their people, even hiring recent undergraduates to develop and retain them for the long term. They prioritize teamwork and supporting each other to achieve excellence, rather than hiring based solely on work experience or advanced degrees. The firm values creating a culture of passionate achievers who genuinely support each other’s success.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how playing soccer taught him the importance of hard work and preparation, emphasizing the lesson that the will to win is the will to prepare. He recalls his journey from being told he wasn’t fast enough to eventually becoming a successful soccer player through dedication. Moving into the business world, he emphasizes the value of hard work and preparation, learning from previous experiences how not to treat people in business, focusing on building a positive culture. The speaker shares how they started their company with two people, quickly gaining 41 resigned employees who wanted to be part of their venture. Despite initial challenges, including being sued by their former employer, they persevered with support from their partner, wife, and an outside investor.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker reflects on the challenges and responsibilities of leading a team during tough economic times. They emphasize the importance of building relationships to gather valuable insights and navigate uncertainties successfully. The speaker highlights the company’s focus on empathy, helpfulness, and caring for others as key values in building strong relationships. They stress that by genuinely helping others succeed, you can find fulfillment in your interactions, regardless of the immediate outcomes.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of relationships in their role at Wheaten College and Resource Global. They emphasize serving others well, building bonds, and connecting deeply. The speaker reflects on how their life’s blessings are gifts from God and ponders the responsibility of using those gifts to further God’s kingdom rather than for personal gain. They credit their father and wife as strong role models who exemplified living a purposeful life dedicated to serving others. The speaker shares a touching story about their father positively impacting numerous lives before his passing. The importance of faith, work integration, and striving to live a life that reflects Christ’s love is also discussed.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reflecting Christ through excellence in all aspects of life. They share personal experiences of dispelling misconceptions about Christianity and ensuring their actions reflect love and respect for others. The speaker also highlights the uniqueness of individuals and how each person is gifted differently by God for specific purposes. They discuss the diversity of talents and roles individuals play as ambassadors for Christ. The speaker values working with young people as they bring fresh perspectives and are still discovering their paths without preconceived notions. The importance of being a positive influence and serving as ambassadors for Christ is emphasized.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses learning from mistakes as a leader, emphasizing the importance of being open to opportunities even if they are not in the plan. They reflect on how studying Christ’s actions has helped them become more adaptable with age. The conversation also touches upon the concept of loving the world and the importance of reflection on God’s presence in one’s life. The speaker then shares a childhood memory of their first investments in high yield stocks during second and third grade.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their past investments in Ohio Edison and Dayton Power and Light, emphasizing their approach as a dividend yield investor. They also mention their disciplined work-life balance, focusing on excellence in all aspects of their life. The speaker highlights the importance of prioritizing tasks to excel in professional, personal, and spiritual aspects, mentioning their avoidance of activities like fantasy sports for this reason. They touch on the office culture, mentioning a potential company-controlled pickleball court and the emphasis on caring for and liking people within their workplace. The speaker concludes by describing their company as a place that values and supports its employees, creating a positive and inclusive environment.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the unique character of the people working at the company, emphasizing the importance of treating people well and creating a positive work environment. This focus on kindness and valuing employees is highlighted as a key aspect of the company’s culture. The speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share their insights.