Rod and his wife took over the family business at a very young age. They have experienced the frustrations of business ownership, yet have diversified into several other entrepreneurial ventures. Now he’s written a book about the honest reality of entrepreneurship.
Rod F. Marchand is a highly successful entrepreneur and business leader who has achieved incredible success in a very short period of time. In this exclusive interview, he shares the secrets behind his success and offers valuable advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs.
Marchand believes strongly in having a clear vision of what you want to accomplish, as well as having the drive to make it happen. He emphasizes that hard work and dedication are essential ingredients for success – without them, nothing can be achieved. His advice is to never give up on your dreams, even when times get tough; stay focused on your goal, learn from your mistakes, and keep pushing forward until you make it.
Rod F. Marchand is the president and CEO of Marchand Retail Group, Inc. operating multiple businesses including retail, wholesale, and manufacturing.
As a second generation, family-owned business operation, he is excited to welcome his sons into the transition of a third-generation ownership group.
Rod is a proud husband and father of seven children and currently three grandchildren, dedicated to inspiring other entrepreneurs to seek out achieving their dreams and goals!
How did the idea for your book come about?
It was inspired by a comedian and my readers can hear the whole story right off the bat in the book!
What was your key driving force to become an author/entrepreneur?
Inspired by my father, I have always looked for better ways to improve any industry that I have been involved with.
Tell us about your boon Man F@#K! The Honest Reality of Entrepreneurship Kindle Edition
Man…F@#K! shares the honest and often unspoken reality of entrepreneurship while serving up a large dose of much-needed hope and inspiration to all business owners and entrepreneurs trying to take their companies to the next level. Unlike most other books on business, this book clearly defines the difficulties of life and the challenges of managing and building a brand from virtually nothing into a potential global company. It also accurately illustrates the struggles of working with a family business and the expectations of starting in a small market and what it takes to overcome those challenges and achieve personal and professional goals on a larger scale.
It’s a fun, yet realistic story of what it takes to keep your head up in times of trial – when all you can think is Man…F@#K! out of frustration – in order to ultimately make your dreams a reality. Purchase on Amazon
How did you come up with the name for your company?
It was a long process going through trademark ideas and failures that finally concluded to the name.
How do you build a successful customer base?
The constant theme in building our customer base has always been focused on service! We want to provide all our customers not only the best experience, but deliver a premium product!
What kind of culture exists in your organization, and how did you establish it? We have focused on a culture of personal and professional excellence. Allowing our team to collaborate has been the driving force to becoming the smartest guys in the room, by including everyone in the room!
How many hours a day do you work on average?
My work week can average about 50-60 hours a day, but not without time off for reflection.
Can you describe/outline your typical day?
I follow a pretty strict structure of procedure, however you must always be open to adaption.
How has being an entrepreneur affected your family life?
It hasn’t affected my life in a negative way. We have always been a family-owned company, so even when I work late or am getting ideas, my family seems to be involved. You have to know when to turn it off and enjoy life!
What motivates you?
By far the thing that motivates me is that we can change the world! Not only in our products and services, but by inspiring others to be the best versions of themselves!
This morning, I have a nonfiction business management book in our book blitz spotlight. Check out Man…F@#K!: The Honest Realty of Entrepreneurship and learn about author Rod F. Marchand.
About the Book
Man…F@#K! shares the honest and often unspoken reality of entrepreneurship while serving up a large dose of much-needed hope and inspiration to all business owners and entrepreneurs trying to take their companies to the next level. Unlike most other books on business, this book clearly defines the difficulties of life and the challenges of managing and building a brand from virtually nothing into a potential global company. It also accurately illustrates the struggles of working with a family business and the expectations of starting in a small market and what it takes to overcome those challenges and achieve personal and professional goals on a larger scale.
It’s a fun, yet realistic story of what it takes to keep your head up in times of trial – when all you can think is Man…F@#K! out of frustration – in order to ultimately make your dreams a reality.
About the Author
Rod F. Marchand is the president and CEO of Marchand Retail Group, Inc. operating multiple businesses including retail, wholesale, and manufacturing.
As a second generation, family-owned business operation, he is excited to welcome his sons into the transition of a third-generation ownership group.
Rod is a proud husband and father of seven children and currently three grandchildren, dedicated to inspiring other entrepreneurs to seek out achieving their dreams and goals!
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Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy, but with enough grit and work, success is always possible. That’s the common idea running through Rod Marchand’s Amazon Bestseller, Man… F@#K! The Honest Reality of Entrepreneurs, and the book delivers entrepreneurial inspiration at the highest level.
The book also features a foreword from Kevin Harrington, the Original Shark from ABC’s Hit TV Show “Shark Tank” and the inventor of the Infomercial.
Man… F@#K! does exactly what the title suggests: it exposes the reality of entrepreneurship. There’s no sugar-coating in this blend of business advice and memoir, just an honest account of an entrepreneurial journey that includes some good days mixed with some days that make you want to say, “man… F@#K!”
In other words, this book will take readers on a journey through the highs and lows that come with running a business (or businesses, in Marchand’s case). As Marchand describes in his down-to-earth account, oftentimes being an entrepreneur is an uphill battle, but the view from the top of the mountain is always worthwhile.
The Origin Story of Man… F@#K!
The story behind this 2020 release from MindStir Media is almost as epic and inspirational as the story told within its pages.
Rod Marchand had always wanted to write a book but never found the time to do it. That is, he never found the time until he crossed paths with Kevin Harrington at Harrington’s pitch event.
As the two recounted during a recent interview, Marchand was attending a Harrington lecture in Florida. At the end of the lecture, Harrington—a bestselling author himself—asked if anybody in the audience had written a book. If so, he’d love to read it.
Marchand was immediately inspired. After introducing himself and his idea to Harrington, he set forth on drafting the book that would eventually become a bestseller. According to Marchand, writing the book came easy once he finally decided it was time to buckle down and do it.
The mindset of making things happen translated into Man… F@#K! As Harrington later noted, “While most people are second-guessing their decisions and letting doubt hold them back, true entrepreneurs are doing. Rod Marchand has always been one of those people.”
How Kevin Harrington went from Inspiration to Collaborator
Harrington might have inspired Man… F@#K!, but Marchand never imagined the iconic Shark would actually contribute to the book.
In the end, though, that’s how it played out.
Harrington was impressed enough by the first meeting with Marchand that he agreed to read the book once it was finished. Then, after reading Man… F@#K, Harrington agreed to write its foreword along with endorsing one of Marchand’s businesses.
Harrington explained, “When Rod and I met at my pitch event in 2019, it was apparent that once he set his mind to building a successful business, there was no stopping him. It was my pleasure to endorse Accord Comfort Sleep Systems, and I was honored to write this foreword for the publishing of his first book.” Read the full article https://disruptmagazine.com/inspiration-to-bestseller-the-epic-story-of-how-rod-marchands-first-book-topped-amazon-charts/
Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington interviews author Rod Marchand
Rod Marchand believes in taking risks and embracing failure rather than avoiding it. He believes that failure is a part of the process and can be used as an opportunity to learn and grow. His advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is to not be afraid of taking risks, as they often lead to rewards in the end.
Finally, Marchand emphasizes the importance of having a support system. He recommends finding mentors and advisers with whom you can share your ideas, dreams, and aspirations. This will help you stay focused on your goals by providing guidance and motivation during difficult times.
The insights shared by Marchand provide valuable insight into his life as an entrepreneur – from his successes to his failures – giving readers a look into how he achieved such success so quickly. By following his advice, aspiring entrepreneurs can set themselves up for success.
For more information on Rod F. Marchand and his insights, check out his website or follow him on social media. With a little hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve their dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
When did you begin writing? Just in the last couple of years.
How long did it take to complete your first book? Less than one year.
Did you have an author who inspired you to become a writer? I do love to read and have been inspired by many authors, however I don’t have any singular author to give credit too!
What is your favorite part of the writing process? Without a doubt, then best part in recalling the past. When writing about those memories, it’s almost like re-living them!
Describe your latest book in 4 words. Believe it, achieve it!
Can you share a little bit about your current work or what is in the future for your writing? I definitely intend on writing a follow up to this book as soon as I finish my next business enterprise.
Hi I’m Kevin Harrington, an original shark from ABC’s, hit tv show shark tank as an international public, speaker and best-selling author. I connect with my fans by sharing my story. Sharing personal experiences helps connect and inspire entrepreneurs around the world.
That’s. Why? I worked with business owner and author Rod Marchand to publish his brand new book titled man? Yes, you heard me right man, the honest reality of entrepreneurship. It is a down-to-earth account of a family man’s, journey running multiple companies through different phases of his life.
Non Fiction / Entrepreneurship (Books) / Business Management (Books)
Date Published: July 16, 2020
Publisher: MindStir Media
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Rod F. Marchand is the president and CEO of Marchand Retail Group, Inc. operating multiple businesses including retail, wholesale, and manufacturing.
As a second generation, family-owned business operation, he is excited to welcome his sons into the transition of a third-generation ownership group.
Rod is a proud husband and father of seven children and currently three grandchildren, dedicated to inspiring other entrepreneurs to seek out achieving their dreams and goals!
Rod Marchand believes in taking risks and embracing failure rather than avoiding it. He believes that failure is a part of the process and can be used as an opportunity to learn and grow. His advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is to not be afraid of taking risks, as they often lead to rewards in the end.
Finally, Marchand emphasizes the importance of having a support system. He recommends finding mentors and advisers with whom you can share your ideas, dreams, and aspirations. This will help you stay focused on your goals by providing guidance and motivation during difficult times.
The insights shared by Marchand provide valuable insight into his life as an entrepreneur – from his successes to his failures – giving readers a look into how he achieved such success so quickly. By following his advice, aspiring entrepreneurs can set themselves up for success.
For more information on Rod F. Marchand and his insights, check out his website or follow him on social media. With a little hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve their dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want Readers to Grasp? The main message in the book is to get my readers to into a positive mindset. Whether it’s in business, management or even daily life, if you believe it, you can achieve it!
Tell us about your boon Man F@#K! The Honest Reality of Entrepreneurship Man…F@#K! shares the honest and often unspoken reality of entrepreneurship while serving up a large dose of much-needed hope and inspiration to all business owners and entrepreneurs trying to take their companies to the next level. Unlike most other books on business, this book clearly defines the difficulties of life and the challenges of managing and building a brand from virtually nothing into a potential global company. It also accurately illustrates the struggles of working with a family business and the expectations of starting in a small market and what it takes to overcome those challenges and achieve personal and professional goals on a larger scale.
It’s a fun, yet realistic story of what it takes to keep your head up in times of trial – when all you can think is Man…F@#K! out of frustration – in order to ultimately make your dreams a reality. Purchase on Amazon
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing? The most challenging part was finding the uninterrupted time to do it!
“Struggles of a family business” – “There was a new power struggle developing about who was in charge. Did my dad run the company, or did I? The problem in hindsight is that we never established a hierarchy in terms of responsibility. I was acting as the role of general manager, but my parents still owned the company. If I gave orders for the day’s business, but my father decided to do something different obviously the employees would do what he said. This created turmoil and a divide between us once again, prompting Angie and I to consider leaving the business and going elsewhere…Man F@#k! I loved my parents but couldn’t see a future that would allow us to work together anymore. The only logicial conclusion I could come up with was either he had to go, or I did. This was one of the most difficult times in my career, because how do you ask the founder of our company to leave, while still in his prime, and not hurt your relationship with your father? Here was my childhood hero, and now I was asking him to leave the very thing he had started…Man F@#k!”
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Tell us about yourself
My name is Rod Marchand and I was born in Harvey, ND. I am a father of seven children and 3 grandchildren. I am the CEO of Marchand Retail Group, Inc. Operating multiple businesses in many different industries. My purpose in life is captured perfectly in our mission statement…”In every encounter and every interaction, we must leave the world a better place than we found it…Be Remarkable Today!”
What gives you energy?
I would say what gives me the most energy is knowing that every day is a brand new opportunity to do something great, even if it is a little thing. I love being able to help others aspire to becoming the best versions of themselves!
What’s your secret life hack?
It may sound simple, but I had the privilege of hearing Admiral William H. McRaven speak at a conference I attended. He authored the book ‘Make your bed’ and I have since then made sure to make my bed first thing every morning. It is a great way to get your mind set, by achieving a goal/task as the first thing you do every day!
What is your greatest challenges experience and how did you overcome it?
There have been so many challenges in life, so I think the biggest was simply getting out of my own way in terms of management and lifestyle. Learning to let go and listen more, trusting others and allowing them to shine has been the greatest way to overcome all of life’s challenges.
Name a book that changed your life.
This is a tough question! I am an avid reader and I think that almost every book I have ever read has given me some idea or tool to implement in my life or business. So, I can’t give you one singular book that has changed my life, it’s a collaboration of all of them!
Tell us about your relationship with your phone. Does it sleep with you?
Being involved in international business sometimes requires having my phone by my bedside, but it would strictly be if business needs my prompt attention. Otherwise, I leave my phone outside of the bedroom and on silent, as tomorrow is another day!
How do you deal with email?
I try to focus on one thing at a time, that way I can give that particular task my full attention. I will admit checking my email often, but only responding to things that would be urgent, otherwise they can wait.
You unexpectedly find 15 minutes in your day, what do you do with it?
That’s an easy one! When I do find extra time in my day, I will always leave the office and take time to think about all the things I should be grateful for. In both business and life, we get so busy and seem to focus on all the negative things going on in the world that we forget to look at all the blessings we have and all the good in the world. It’s a great way to recharge and refresh!
When was the last time you felt burned out and why?
The last time a felt burned out was a little over a year ago building our mattress company. I refer to this time as “the messy middle”. We had been struggling on many levels to build our new products and brand from nothing, while competing in a market full of major brand names and venture capitalist groups that simply had more resources than us. I began to feel like I didn’t have what it took to compete in a market this size, but also new that giving up wasn’t an option either, since we had already invested some much time, capital and research.
When was the last time you felt you failed and how did you overcome it?
Honestly, I feel like I fail in some way daily. It can be the littlest of things, sometimes I think we can learn more from those failures than the big ones. The main way I have overcome failure is by changing my mind set from “win or lose” to “win or learn”. I take time to reflect daily in all the ways I may have failed, then learn from them and make changes to improve.
Share a quote that you love and that gives you strength or peace.
I have this quote posted on my credenza at work so I can see it daily. It’s from Nelson Mandela’s inaugural speech in 1994 and it reads, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t save the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within in you. It’s not just in some of us it’s in EVERYONE. As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear our presence automatically liberates others.”
How can you be followed?
I can be followed on below links:
https://rodmarchand.com
Man…F@#K! Foreword by Kevin Harrington
Kevin Harrington, the Original Shark from ABC’s Hit TV Show “Shark Tank” and Inventor of the Infomercial; Renowned Public Speaker and Bestselling Author of Act Now; How I Turn Ideas into Million-Dollar Products, Key Person of Influence, and Put a Shark in Your Tank.
