On today’s show, we talk to Mike Praeger, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at AvidXchange, a successful company that provides “AP” (accounts payable) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers.  As a YEAA alumnus, Mike believes that the experience and skills he gained in our program contributed greatly to becoming who he is today - the owner of a company valued at over a billion dollars. You will find out how Mike got involved with Student Painters and what are some of the takeaways he gained from his experience as a branch manager. You will discover what Mike did to start and grow AvidXchange, and what the company does today. Mike will reveal his secrets on how to build and manage a great team and he will talk about how important it is for a CEO to have a vision of the company and be able to help execute that vision. He will also discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with people that are better than you and why getting out of your comfort zone is the key to success.  For this and much more invaluable advice from one of our most successful alumni, tune in to our latest episode! What You Will Learn In This Show  How Mike got involved with Student Painters and some of the takeaways he gained from his experience as a branch manager What Mike did to start and grow AvidXchange, and what the company does today How important it is for Mike as a CEO to have a vision of the company and be able to help execute that vision  The importance of surrounding yourself with people that are better than you Why is getting out of your comfort zone the key to success? And so much more…