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Jesse Pickard on building beyond survival

Aug 27, 2026, 6:30:01 AM

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Alex Rodriguez talks with Jesse Pickard, CEO of APIC Solutions, about what it takes to move from survival mode to sustainable growth. Jesse reflects on a career-defining pivot out of real estate, the founding of APIC Solutions, and the lessons learned while growing the company into a regional industry leader. From hustle and curiosity to people-first leadership, he shares how leaders must evolve as organizations scale and why building a sustainable business ultimately means investing in people.

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