How do you turn challenges into opportunities and build a team that transforms weaknesses into strengths?

In this episode of the Fingerprints on Success Podcast, Bill Barrett sits down with Roggen Frick, the Founder and Vice President at Bear Iron Works. Roggen shares how growing up around the trades and learning to work with his hands taught him the value of discipline, accountability, and innovation.

From building organizational systems that keep his team competitive to knowing when to make tough calls on hiring and letting people go, Roggen offers practical advice for anyone running a business. He explains why focusing on solutions instead of blame drives results, and why the best leaders use problems as fuel for growth and innovation.

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Key takeaways:

• Why every problem is an opportunity for innovation
• How organization and clear systems make your business more competitive
• The hiring philosophy that turns weaknesses into strengths
• When and how to cut your losses when people let you down
• Why leaders must focus on solutions instead of blame
• And much more…

Guest Bio:

Roggen Frick is the founder and Vice President at Bear Iron Works, where he focuses on building strong teams, improving systems, and driving innovation in American manufacturing. Known for his hands-on approach and solution-oriented mindset, Roggen helps transform challenges into opportunities that make his company more competitive and resilient.

Resources:

Bear Iron Works 

Connect with Roggen on LinkedIn

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