Thank you to Wayne Fischer, co-owner of Fischer Excavating in Freeport, for joining CEO East. He told his story of his 31+ years in the excavating business and the things he learned along the way. Balance, hard work, and passion are major pieces of becoming successful. Great speaker and full of information!


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