“A lot of what happens in business is luck, but you have to create the conditions for luck. If you don’t have the right bait and don’t throw your pole in the water, only Jesus Christ himself is going to show up with fish.”
Rick Meekins
Rick Meekins is a battle-tested strategic growth leader and business operations architect with over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. Known for his direct, resilient leadership style, Rick works alongside founders to inspire relentless pursuit, drive strategic execution, and build companies that create lasting impact within the communities they serve.
Through decades in the trenches of entrepreneurship—leading teams, scaling businesses, navigating crises, and forging resilient operations—Rick understands the real challenges entrepreneurs face. His mission is clear: to equip builders with the insights, frameworks, and discipline needed to pursue excellence without compromise, endure hard seasons, and build companies that outlast them.
Winning isn’t an event—it’s a relentless process.
The Mission...
Rick believes entrepreneurship is a calling that demands clarity, resilience, and disciplined pursuit. His work is focused on helping entrepreneurs correct the misconceptions that limit growth, fortify their operational foundations, and unlock the strategic clarity required to win—not just once, but over and over again.
Rick leads, teaches, and equips founders to:- Strengthen operational foundations
- Sharpen leadership and team execution
- Sustain growth through systems thinking
- Build enduring companies that bless their teams, customers, and communities
Rick's Approach
Rick brings:
- Real-world experience — battle-tested insights, not theory.
- Frameworks that work — operational clarity that builds sustainability.
- Mindset reinforcement — challenging entrepreneurs to endure, adapt, and stay relentlessly focused on winning.
- Stories from the trenches — practical lessons from decades of building, scaling, and leading.
Every engagement—whether a keynote, a podcast, a guest lecture, or a private session—is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the inspiration, structure, and direction they need to move forward with purpose.
Background and Credibility
Rick’s entrepreneurial journey spans over three decades of real-world leadership and entrepreneurial experience. He is the founder of the Aepiphanni Business Catalyst Group, Inc, a business services firm focused on strategic growth and operational excellence for founder-led companies. His frameworks and leadership strategies have helped companies restructure, retool, and reaccelerate their growth across industries.
In addition to leading Aepiphanni, Rick hosts The Relentless Pursuit of Winning Podcast—a platform for entrepreneurs and business leaders to share real stories, battle-tested strategies, and resilient leadership models.
Core Values
- Business as a Community— Organizations succeed when individuals contribute to a collective mission.
- Drive for Excellence — “Good enough” isn’t good enough.
- Innovation with Purpose — Systems and strategies must create real advantage.
- Discipline as a Standard — Small, consistent actions create massive momentum.
- Integrity as a Standard — Winning the right way matters.
- Legacy as a Vision — Build what outlasts you.
- Relentless Pursuit of Winning — Always adapting, always advancing, always building.
Your Audience is Ready. Are you?
Rick is available for keynote speaking, guest lecturing, leadership workshops, and podcast guest appearances—bringing real-world leadership, frameworks, and inspiration to entrepreneurs and teams serious about building what lasts.