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Driving Growth and Cultural Integration at Republic Through System & Soul

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Industry

Industrial Services and Contracting

Challenge

Republic, a 115-year-old company, faced the challenge of shifting from family ownership to private equity while moving from a legacy-driven model to one focused on growth. Leadership turnover, unclear roles, and outdated processes made alignment difficult, and a $40 million acquisition added pressure to unify systems and create a shared operating language for smooth integration and long-term success.

Results

Through System & Soul, Republic built clear goals, consistent rhythms, and accountability at every level. The framework supported a smooth $40 million acquisition, helped leaders balance legacy and innovation, and positioned the company for scalable, long-term growth. Republic emerged more unified, adaptable, and resilient while preserving its core culture.

System & Soul gave us the framework to preserve our legacy while growing intentionally.

Andy Armstrong

Senior VP of Business Development

System & Soul didn’t just give us tools — it gave us a common language to run the business.

Andy Armstrong

Senior VP of Business Development

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About Republic

Republic is a 115-year-old company that recently transitioned from long-term family ownership to private equity. Known for its stability, the company faced a new mandate for structured growth and cultural alignment amidst leadership turnover and rapid change.

Republic transformed from a legacy-run business to a growth-focused organization through System & Soul, creating clarity, alignment, and smooth merger execution.

The Challenge

Republic, a century-plus legacy company known for its stability, found itself at a critical crossroads with its transition from family ownership to private equity. The new mandate required more than just financial growth. It demanded a fundamental shift toward intentional expansion and cohesive culture.

Transitioning from 115 years of family ownership to private equity created cultural uncertainty.
Leadership turnover and unclear roles made alignment difficult.
Outdated, legacy-driven processes lacked structure for intentional growth.
A $40 million acquisition demanded unified systems and language across teams.

“I walked into a company with a long legacy, a new owner, and no clear playbook for growth.” — Senior VP of Business Development, Republic

The Solution

Recognizing the imperative for a structured and human-centric approach, Republic turned to System & Soul for guidance. System & Soul’s business operating framework, facilitated by Coach Bill, provided the clarity, discipline, and shared accountability the company lacked.

Adopted System & Soul as the company’s operating framework.
Introduced consistent meeting rhythms, quarterly goals, and clarity tools to align teams.
Used Clarity, Autonomy, and Results principles to drive accountability.
Empowered leaders to own decisions and align day-to-day actions with strategic goals.
Integrated System & Soul training into onboarding to embed culture for new hires.

“We needed structure — clear roles, objectives, and accountability. System & Soul gave us that backbone.” — Senior VP of Business Development, Republic

The Results

System & Soul’s implementation delivered transformative results for Republic.

Seamlessly integrated a $40 million acquisition, expanding from $70 million in revenue.
Unified leadership and mid-level managers with a shared language and process.
Improved communication, meeting effectiveness, and cultural alignment.
Built a scalable foundation for continued growth and new-location expansion.

“Because of the structure we’d built, our merger was remarkably smooth. Everyone knew how to talk through opportunities and own their part.” — Senior VP of Business Development, Republic