In my early years as a professional, I worked in the data analytics field in both technical and management roles within the legal and business markets. Though I found success in those positions, after decades as an employee the calling to create something of my own became louder than ever. I owe that entrepreneurial bent to my dad, who was a small business owner. Fast forward 30 years and I’m running my own business. Different industry, different location, but I’m following in the footsteps of my dad. That’s why it was so difficult for me to receive a valuation of my company and realize that, after 12 years of enormous sacrifice and hard work, my company was worth far less than I expected. I wanted a successful exit from my business. I wanted to do everything within my power to leverage what I had built and make it attractive for someone to buy one day. I started looking around for solutions, and that’s when I came across the Stages of Growth methodology. I took those principles and concepts and applied them to my business. The results were extraordinary. In just three years, the value of the company increased 10x. I sold my business at a price that truly reflected my investment. I could have retired at that point. But after experiencing the power of the Stages of Growth methodology, I wanted to bring it to the market so that others could benefit too. That’s how the ReWild Group was born. The books you’ll find here are based on the Organizational ReWilding Stages of Growth. I truly believe in the power of this business growth framework to help business owners navigate the inherent challenges they face. If you have questions about my work or would like to discuss one of the concepts from the books, I invite you to schedule a 15-minute Zoom call: https://calendly.com/mpohl-rewild/guidebook-chat-with-the-author. When I’m not writing or consulting, I enjoy being outdoors in the beautiful state of Colorado I call home, spending time with my wife, four kids, and six grandkids.
