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title: "Mainland CEO and \"Sticks & Stones: Building Entrepreneurial Success From Life's Struggles\" Author Featured on Chicago's WBBM-AM"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/11c2e26a-5548-4962-9b21-285d1a1d8fd0
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/mainland/mainland-ceo-and-sticks-stones-building-entrepreneurial-success-from-lifes-struggles-author-featured-on-chicagos-wbbm-am-2709257
category: "General"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2019-02-25T20:15:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:35:01.254Z
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# Mainland CEO and "Sticks & Stones: Building Entrepreneurial Success From Life's Struggles" Author Featured on Chicago's WBBM-AM

**TL;DR:** Mainland CEO Nick Powills was featured on Chicago's WBBM-AM to discuss his new book, "Sticks & Stones: Building Entrepreneurial Success From Life's Struggles". He shared insight into how he turned obstacles from his past into fuel to fight for future success.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2019-02-25. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/mainland/mainland-ceo-and-sticks-stones-building-entrepreneurial-success-from-lifes-struggles-author-featured-on-chicagos-wbbm-am-2709257).*

## Story

Mainland CEO and author Nick Powills was featured on Chicago's WBBM-AM 780 Noon Business Hour to discuss his new book, " Sticks & Stones: Building Entrepreneurial Success From Life's Struggles " ahead of its March 5th launch date. He shared insight into how he turned obstacles from his past into fuel to fight for future success, and how this strategy shaped his entrepreneurial journey.

Matt Puttin is an Account Executive at No Limit Agency. He is a graduate from the Journalism School at the University of Missouri and emphasized in strategic communication and public relations. Matt is an avid Chicago sports fan and is anxious for the White Sox to make a return to the postseason.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- General (sector)
- entrepreneurship (topic)
- Nick Powills (person)
- Mainland (company)
- book launch (topic)
- radio interview (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/mainland/mainland-ceo-and-sticks-stones-building-entrepreneurial-success-from-lifes-struggles-author-featured-on-chicagos-wbbm-am-2709257). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/11c2e26a-5548-4962-9b21-285d1a1d8fd0).