For decades, Erick Slabaugh has lived the entrepreneur's life. He owns and operates two companies in the Seattle area and has helped lead EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization) at the regional and global levels.

Our conversation with Erick is an unvarnished look at the life of an entrepreneur—its highs, lows, and everything in between.

Erick shares his mistakes when he took over the family business at 19, lessons learned on hiring, managing, and growing his companies, and the single most important reason for his success.

"Entrepreneurs don't do what they do because every day is easy and fun," says BEATS WORKING host Mark Wright. "Erick says they do it because they see a need in the marketplace and want to fix it using their time, energy, and money. In the process, they make the world a better place."

That's one way to redeem work, and Erick Slabaugh certainly fits that bill.

Resources from the episode:

1. Connect with Erick on LinkedIn.
2. Follow Erick on Facebook.
3. Erick is the CEO of Absco Solutions, a 40+ year market veteran in the facility security and fire-life safety industry. Learn more about the company and the services they provide here.
4. Erick is also the founder and CEO of FCP Insight, a construction management software company. Learn more about them here.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work – the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

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