Rich Balot: Core Values At Center Stage

<p>Core values take center stage on this heartfelt episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, featuring a highly successful entrepreneur whose accomplishments reflect his commitment to creating human connection. Rich Balot, CEO at <a href="https://victra.com/shop">Victra</a> (the largest authorized retailer of Verizon products in the nation), is all about fostering innovation, collaboration and integrity – at home, on the job and in his community. That passion for doing the right thing infuses the ethic you’ll encounter at any of his 1,700 locations across all 50 states and in the dedication his 7,500 employees bring to their work. Host Chris Schembra gives us a window into what drives Rich – from his reverence for family to his belief in offering kids alternatives to traditional four-year college educations; from thoughts on how to build a great and growing company to why celebration is critical to making a meaningful life. “If you get a really well-functioning group of people together, you can get way more out of them and they can accomplish much more than they would individually,” says Rich, whose leadership and vision have secured for <a href="https://victra.com/shop">Victra</a> a place on Inc. Magazine’s list of top 5,000 fastest growing U.S. companies every year over the past decade. Most of all, you’ll come away with the strong sense that – no matter the current economic, technological or political climate – we’re not meant to be in isolation or make the journey all on our own!</p><p>Don’t miss the far-ranging and fascinating topics that Rich and his team tackle in the <a href="https://victra.com/blog/">Victra Blog</a>. You may also be interested in supporting <a href="https://havenatbluecreek.com/">Haven at Blue Creek</a>, an amazing nonprofit run by Rich’s wife, Colleen, that provides residential support for women in recovery.</p><p>Check out <a href="http://www.chrisschembra.com/">this brand new website</a> to learn about the keynote topics and workplace leadership trends that are top of mind for Chris th