Dipl.-Ing. Lars Behrendt

//CEO@GRANNY&SMITH, DE-RISKING INNOLAB FOR THE MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

I’m an inventor, innovator and investor. I turn real problems into real companies.My career changed the moment I realized most innovations fail for the same reason: everyone talks about ideas - almost no one builds them.In boardrooms and workshops, I watched brilliant concepts suffocate under politics, process and PowerPoints. The spark in people’s eyes faded the moment reality entered the room. I couldn’t unsee it.So I stopped helping people discuss the future and started building it.Over the past 15 years, I’ve created products, ventures and business models that didn’t exist before. What began as engineering evolved into a practice: recognizing real unmet needs, inventing the solution and forming a company around it.Today, I operate where invention, innovation and investment meet. I don’t manage portfolios — I create the companies they’re built from.How I work: • real-world problems • physical + digital products • validated demand • scalable models • long-term ownershipWhat drives me: If you can see a better future, you’re responsible for building it. I work with people who believe progress comes from creating, not talking — and who want to bring things into the world that should already exist.That’s why I build.More: grannyandsmith.com

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STEVE JOBS: HOW MANY OF YOU ARE CONSULTANTS? OH... THAT'S BAD!

Consulting is broken.

A lot of smart people…
 _Sell you a PowerPoint.
 _Disappear when it’s time to execute.

_No skin in the game.
_No responsibility.
_No results.

Consulting can feel like hiring someone to build you a sandcastle…
 …and finding out they only brought a whiteboard.

Big ideas. Fancy slides.

And when it’s time to actually do the thing — poof — they’re gone.

We prefer a different game: roll up sleeves, build stuff that works, and maybe get some sand in our shoes.

Because in innovation, the fun part is not talking about the castle.
 
It’s standing in front of it saying: 

“Yep. We made that.”

———

The strategy 7 of Germany's most innovative companies already follow
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INVENTOR · INNOVATOR · INVESTOR - Building Companies. Not Slide Decks. We build and scale industrial ventures. At own risk.

STEVE JOBS SAID ONE DECISION IN LIFE SEPARATES SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE FROM THOSE WHO ONLY DREAM

That decision? 

PERSEVERANCE.

Steve Jobs put it perfectly:

"I'm convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.... Unless you have a lot of passion about this, you're not going to survive. You're going to give it up."

Jobs knew this from experience. He was fired from Apple, started over with NeXT, then came back to build one of the world's most valuable companies.
Here's what separates dreamers from achievers:

_Passion fuels persistence - Without deep passion for your mission, you'll quit when things get tough

_Setbacks become feedback - Every failure reveals what customers really want and where you need to improve

_Long-term vision beats short-term pain - When you're anchored in your "why," you can weather any storm

_Persist, but pivot - Stay committed to the goal while being flexible in your approach

Research backs this up: Angela Duckworth's studies show that grit and sustained perseverance predict success better than IQ or talent alone.

The next time you want to quit, ask yourself: Am I facing a dead end—or just the natural friction of progress?

The leaders who refuse to quit, who show up one more time after setbacks, are the ones who ultimately cross the finish line.

What's one time perseverance made all the difference in your journey? 

———

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Dennis Berry

CEO, Epic Entrepreneur Media | Founder, Epic Biz Launch© | Business Strategist | Linkedin Coach | Follow for posts on Business, Ai, and Life Mastery

In 1999 I was a sales leader for SYSCO Denver.

I was doing pretty well, but saw that there was an imbalance.

I had the blood, sweat and tears and my managers had nice cushy offices with pictures of beach vacations.

- I was making $80k/year working 60 hours/week
- They were making $250k at 30 hours/week
- And, SYSCO was a $30B/year company

I realized then and there that I wanted a better lifestyle, so my entrepreneurial adventures began.


The path to success has never been easy. 

In 2003, after 15 years of heavy drinking, I was able to get sober.


That’s an important part of my story, because I learned that alcohol isn't the problem.

It’s what I used to cope with the REAL problem... my thinking.

If we can master our mindset, we can design a beautiful life.


I've built 2 multimillion dollar companies and managed dozens of teams.

The first was a Rare Coins and Precious Metals Company, which was my greatest teacher and changed my life forever.

It taught me that if we don’t manage our minds, life becomes very difficult.

And, even if we make some money, we’re struggling in other areas like our relationships or health.


No matter how successful we become, if we’re not masters of our minds, we’re not as successful as we could be.

I’ve coached some of the highest level leaders and entrepreneurs to master their minds, scale their businesses and build beautiful lives.


It’s never an easy process, but well worth the effort.

And, with the right guidance, it’s MUCH easier.


In 2021, I realized that Linkedin is much more than just a job posting platform, so I decided to build a brand and business on here which has transformed my life!

And, I help others do the same.

- I am a business coach to elite leaders and entrepreneurs
- I have an investment education/management company
- I now have 205,000 Linkedin followers (350,000 total)
- I live on the Caribbean Sea in Playa Del Carmen, MX
- I have a newsletter with over 145,000 subscribers
- I live in Valencia, Spain 3 months per year
- I am a pretend middle-aged athlete

I went from making $80k and building somebody else’s dreams,

To unlimited potential and living my own dreams everyday!

If you’re interested in learning how I did this, there are a couple ways I can help.

1. Join the Elite Leaders Network: https://www.eliteleadersnetwork.com/

2. Or, if you’d like to dive deep, I take on about 10 clients per year.

You can apply here: info@dennisberry.com (send a message with subject: Amazing Life)

Wishing you massive success!
D.

Business Coach/Owner

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽?

Simply put: We are entrepreneurs helping entrepreneurs THRIVE!

We are a community of business masterminds of all types.

We welcome amazing people to share their experience so we can grow stronger together. 


𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲:👇

To drive bottom line growth with a community of like minded individuals from different walks of life in an ever-changing fast-paced world. 

We educate, inspire and motivate each other to thrive.


𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀:👇

▪️ Improved Bottom Line Revenue Growth
▪️ Improved Emotional Intelligence
▪️ Improved Relationships
▪️ Improved Health


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀:👇

⚡️ Quick short-term wins and massive long-term gains.

⚡️ Manage your stress and prevent burnout.

⚡️ Streamline your systems and processes.


𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂?👇

✅ Ready to make radical lasting changes, but don't know where or how to do it

✅ Curious how other people seem to become successful, but can't figure it out

✅ Tired of struggling and not reaching your potential


𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀?

▪️ Certified Life Mastery and Business Development Coach since 2005
▪️ 2-time 7-figure business owner
▪️ Best-selling author
▪️ Influencer

His goal is to help you align your passion with your purpose, and create a specific strategic plan of action to create wealth.

He has been sober since April 8, 2003 at which time he became a successful businessman, athlete, and family man. 


𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀:👇

▪️ Group meetings 2 times per month

▪️ One 1-1 coaching session with Dennis per month

▪️ Additional retreats and activities TBD

▪️ Free access to Dennis's Solopreneur Operating System

▪️ Free access to LinkedIn Influencer Accelerator Masterclass Recording


✅ 𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀

Email: contact@dennisberry.com


✅ 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼

https://dennisberry.com/mastermind/

“Do what you love and you’ll never 
work a day in your life.”
Most people hear that and roll their eyes.

Because for them…
Work feels heavy.
Draining... Forced.
Like pushing a boulder uphill 
every Monday morning.

But here’s what I’ve noticed after years 
of building businesses with 
creative marketing and branding...

When you’re aligned with what 
you’re meant to do…
work feels completely different.

You stop forcing everything.
And something powerful starts to happen.
You enter flow state.

The hours disappear.
Your energy increases instead of draining.
Problems turn into puzzles instead of stress.

You’re no longer dragging yourself 
through the day.
You’re being pulled forward by purpose.

Alignment creates a kind of momentum 
that discipline alone can’t replicate.

Because when your work aligns with
your strengths, your values, 
and your natural curiosity
effort stops feeling like sacrifice.

And this is where most people 
get it wrong.
They think success comes from grinding harder.

But success usually comes from finding 
the lane where your effort compounds naturally.
The place where what feels natural to you…
creates massive value for others.

That’s when things start to accelerate.
You get better faster.
Opportunities appear.
People want to work with you.
Not because you’re forcing it…
But because you’re operating exactly 
where you’re supposed to be.

If you want to move back into alignment 
and access flow more consistently, start here:

1. Audit Your Energy
Notice what work gives you 
energy vs. drains it. 
Flow often hides inside the tasks 
that make you lose track of time.

2. Clarify Your Core Values
When your work violates your values, 
friction appears. When it supports them, 
momentum appears.

3. Play to Your Natural Strengths
Flow happens when skill meets challenge. 
Double down on what you're 
naturally wired to do well.

4. Eliminate the Noise
Most people are too distracted to enter flow. 
Protect deep work time and remove 
unnecessary obligations.

5. Follow the Pull
Alignment usually feels like curiosity 
and excitement... not pressure. 
Move toward what naturally pulls you forward.

The real goal isn’t to escape work.
It’s to find the work that feels 
like an extension of who you are.

Because when you do…
You don’t need motivation.
You just need time.

Are you working in alignment 
with your TRUE self?

PS. If you're looking for high level 
peer support for business, finance and FOCUS, 
I created The Elite Leaders Network. 

Check it out here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVS_G_R4 

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Marketing and branding are changing in real time.
Not every decade. Not every year. 
Every single day.

When Mercedes-Benz began in 1886, 
branding looked very different.
There was no social media.
No paid ads dashboard.
No email funnels.

Reputation spread slowly.
Word of mouth traveled at 
the speed of conversation.
Trust was built over years... 
sometimes generations.

Today?
A brand can be built in 30 days.
And destroyed in 30 minutes.

The way Mercedes marketed 140 years ago 
is not the way they marketed 20 years ago.
And it’s definitely not the way 
they market today.

Now ask yourself this:
What will branding look like in 5 years?
At this pace… probably unrecognizable.
Maybe even in 5 months.

Algorithms shift.
Platforms evolve.
AI rewrites the rules overnight.

What worked last quarter
can already feel outdated.

Here’s the hard truth:
We used to be able to fall behind a little.
There wasn’t much to catch up on.
Change was slower.

Now?
If you stop innovating for a year,
you’re not a year behind.
You might be five.
The gap compounds.

If we’re not upgrading our systems, 
our thinking, our skill sets, and even 
our identities in real time… 
the market won’t wait for us.

This isn’t about chasing every shiny object.
It’s about staying adaptable.

The companies that win aren’t the biggest.
They’re the fastest learners.
The leaders who win aren’t the loudest.
They’re the most flexible.
Innovation is no longer a competitive edge.
It’s survival.

The future doesn’t punish slow starters.
It punishes slow adapters.

Are you building for the world that was…
Or the one that’s coming next?

PS. If you're looking for high level peer 
support for business, finance and FOCUS, 
I created The Elite Leaders Network. 

Check it out here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVS_G_R4 

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We’ve all been there. 
When the wheels come off.
And, everything falls apart.

You have the perfect project plan, the team 
is aligned, and the finish line is in sight. 

Then... BOOM!!! 
Your best client quits, a technical bug 
wipes a week of work, or the market 
shifts overnight. 

The wheels haven't just wobbled... 
they’ve completely come off.

In these high-pressure moments, 
your leadership isn't defined by the 
crisis itself, but by your internal 
operating system...
By your response to the crisis.

Most people fall into one of three categories:

1/ The Reactor
 ↳ Feels the chaos and amplifies it
 ↳ Makes fast, emotional decisions 
just to feel in control
 ↳ Focuses on putting out fires instead 
of finding the root cause

2/ The Pretender
 ↳ Acts like nothing is wrong
 ↳ Pushes harder on a broken strategy
 ↳ Hopes effort will fix what requires clarity

3/ The Responder
 ↳ Pauses before speaking
 ↳ Separates emotion from data
 ↳ Asks, “What is the most intelligent 
move right now?”

If you want to lead well when things 
fall apart, do this:

1/ Force the Pause
 ↳ When the wheels are off, speed makes it worse
 ↳ Step back, breathe, think
 ↳ Ten calm minutes can save ten chaotic days

2/ Audit the Damage, Not the Blame
 ↳ This is not the moment to find a scapegoat
 ↳ Get clear on what actually happened
 ↳ Facts first, feelings second

3/ Establish the New Baseline
 ↳ The old plan is gone
 ↳ Accept reality fast
 ↳ Build forward from what is true now, 
not what “should” have happened.

Character is not built in a crisis.
It is REVEALED in the crisis.

The best leaders are not the ones who never fall.
They are the ones who can steady themselves 
faster than everyone else.

When things go sideways, do you react… or respond?

PS. If you're looking for high level 
peer support for business, finance and FOCUS, 
I created The Elite Leaders Network. 

Check it out here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVS_G_R4 

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