Creating a Culture of Meritocracy, 3x+ EBITDA in 5 Years, & Being the Best Version of Yourself, with Mario Sicilia

I’m excited to announce the launch of my new podcast, The Leadership & Legacy Podcast, by Magrathea Partners, where we interview CEOs, entrepreneurs, and software leaders who are building remarkable companies and legacies in the world.

I’m your host Austin Yoder, founder of Magrathea Partners. I’m an independent entrepreneur seeking a great founder-owned software company to acquire and manage.

As part of my journey, I’m learning from inspiring leaders and builders. And gathering the most valuable insights and advice I learn along the way to share here with you, my wonderful community, so we can learn, and lead better together.

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Meet Mario, an amazing leader who >3x’d EBITDA over a 5-year period.

Today we are joined by Mario Sicilia, former CEO of BOMI, a highly successful healthcare logistics company in Mexico.

Under Mario’s leadership, BOMI grew EBITDA >3x in a five-year period, developed a culture of meritocracy, and developed innovative sales methods based on transparency, openness, and a spirit of partnership with clients.

Currently, Mario is a partner at Cerralvo Capital where he and his incredible partners invest in, mentor, and coach the next generation of entrepreneurs, supporting them in acquiring and operating great founder-owned companies.

In this episode, we discuss:

☛ How Mario’s Abuela / Grandmother is a source of inspiration

☛ Mario’s journey as a CEO & experience leading BOMI

☛ His advice for sales and managing people

☛ His advice for gracefully balancing the challenges of life as CEO

☛ Finding joy post-exit in mentoring and coaching the next generation of entrepreneurs

Our conversation touches on topics like building a great culture, creating win-win client relationships, and finding balance in work and personal life.

Lastly, Mario shares what “legacy” means to him, drawing inspiration from his Grandmother, and encouraging us to be the best version of ourselves in service to others.

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CONNECT WITH AUSTIN:

If you’re a founder considering a successful exit to a partner who will love your team just as much as you do, I would love to hear from you.

Feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn, or send me an email at austin@magratheapartners.com.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinwyoder/

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Thank you for your time and attention!

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