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Serial Entrepreneur | Play Therapy Specialist | Business Growth Enthusiast | Creative Strategist | Empowering Teams & Transforming Visions Into Reality | Father | Startup Wizard | Musician

Starbucks Just Brewed Up a $116 Million CEO—What Can We Learn? So, Brian Niccol is leaving Chipotle and joining Starbucks with a mind-blowing pay package that could land him over $116 million in his first year. That's not just a latte—it's a whole coffee empire! 😲 But beyond the jaw-dropping numbers, there’s a lot we, as #entrepreneurs, can learn from this caffeine-fueled power move. For starters...😮 Niccol’s decision to leave a cushy spot at Chipotle for the challenge of turning Starbucks around? That’s a bold, calculated risk As entrepreneurs, sometimes you’ve got to bet on yourself, step out of your comfort zone, and take that leap. The bigger the risk, the sweeter the reward Starbucks isn’t just handing Niccol all this dough because they like his taste in coffee. They believe in his leadership. In the entrepreneurial world, leadership isn’t just about steering the ship—it’s about navigating through stormy seas, keeping your crew motivated, and setting the course for success Whether you're leading a team or solo-venturing, strong #leadership can transform your business from a humble coffee cart to a global phenomenon Niccol’s pay package isn’t just about the now—it’s heavily tied to future performance, aligning his success with Starbucks’. As entrepreneurs, investing in our growth—and the growth of our teams—pays off in the long run In a nutshell, while our inboxes might not be overflowing with multi-million dollar offers (yet!), there’s still plenty we can learn from Niccol’s playbook. Take those calculated risks, lead with a bold vision, and invest in your future like it’s your favorite stock. Who knows? Maybe one day your entrepreneurial leap will be the buzz of the business world—just like a certain CEO’s headline-grabbing move to Starbucks. ☕ #DreamBig #EntrepreneurialSpirit #FutureLeaders

Isaac Nissenbaum

The SBA, HUD, EDA, B&I & 504 Government Guaranteed Loan Specialist - M&A Advisors and Business Brokers - CRE Sales (Notes, OREO, Bankruptcy) / Acquisitions / Receivership / Bridge Lending

4mo

I actually have a friend who’s having lunch with Brian Nicole. In the next month or so. I forwarded your post to him. great lesson

David Wanounou

Business Coach >> I help executives and solopreneurs get to the lucrative and stress-free heights they dream of >> My credentials? Twenty-five years spent in your shoes, successfully

4mo

David Schatzkamer what a great lesson Thanks for sharing

Jake Niman

Founder @Mixcraft | Tri-State’s Premier Kosher Mixologists 🍸 | Tarnopol Certified

4mo

Now that’s a latte money

Yair Sykes

Jerusalem Realtor | Passionate About Helping Clients Find Their Perfect Home | Basketball Enthusiast

4mo

Gotta love that coffee ☕ Always bet on yourself

Alex Holzer

🗣 Successful Speaker - Coaching speakers to Success!

4mo

Nice post David Schatzkamer plenty to let brew and stew over here...

Jacob Eisenbach

Serial Entrepreneur I Founder at Geeker, On-Demand Guidance from Software Experts I Co-Founder at Lexington Property Group

4mo

Very insightful post.

Yehuda Reich

DTC & Retail coffee manufacturer and distributor. Looking to scale? Join the 300+ coffee brands and major retailers profiting from our “UNFAIR advantage”.

4mo

Thats a lot of pounds of coffee (my preferred metric)

Btzalel Hirschhorn, Esq.

Head of Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group at Shiryak, Bowman, Anderson, Gill and Kadochnikov LLP

4mo

Curious if a new CEO can really make the difference

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Jonathan Rosenblum

Sales Executive at Fidelity Payment Processing - Expert in reducing payment processing costs while committed to outstanding customer service.

4mo

Starbucks needs to make sure that their coffee is hot 100% of the time! Hope he sees this comment :)

Nussi Einhorn

Founder at Intent UX | Expert in Business Analysis, Product Strategy, and Digital Transformation for Web & Mobile Apps (UX/UI)

4mo

Big moves, big rewards!

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