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Clay Staires, a nationally recognized business coach, shares his transformation through various life experiences, from teaching and coaching to taking over his family's business and entering politics. He discusses the emotional volatility of change and the importance of managing emotions and having a strong sense of identity. He also reflects on the challenges of the political system and the desire to belong and fit in. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to personal development, business coaching, and entrepreneurship. It delves into the importance of identity, belonging, and decision-making, as well as the impact of external sources on one's sense of self. The conversation also explores the role of mentors, the need for personal growth, and the steps to achieving time and financial freedom in business.
Takeaways
- Life transformation through diverse experiences
- Managing emotions and having a strong sense of identity
- Challenges of the political system and the desire to belong
- The importance of understanding one's identity and sense of belonging in decision-making and personal growth.
- The role of mentors and the need for external guidance in navigating personal and business challenges.
- The steps to achieving time and financial freedom in business, including the importance of finding solutions to problems and scaling business operations.
- The significance of business serving the business owner and the potential for growth and success in any business endeavor.
Check out Clay Staires' books:
"Grow: A Field Guide to Personal Growth": amzn.to/3yLSTp9
"Just Don't Suck: Shine Like a Star in the Universe of Employees": amzn.to/3VcZmRf
Chapters00:20 Introduction and Background
04:01 Life Transformation and Diverse Experiences
15:49 Managing Emotions and Identity
35:44 Navigating Identity and Belonging
39:34 The Role of Mentors and External Guidance
52:13 Achieving Time and Financial Freedom in Business
59:46 Business Serving the Business Owner and Growth Potential
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In this episode of the Andrew Holland Podcast, we welcome Jason Kruger, the president and founder of Signature Analytics. Jason discusses the importance of robust financial infrastructure for small to mid-market companies and shares strategies to enhance cash flow, profitability, and business valuation. Learn how to transition from working in your business to working on it with actionable financial advice.
Takeaways
- Jason Kruger shares his background and the founding of Signature Analytics.
- Issues with visibility into financials and decision-making as companies grow.
- The importance of accounting and finance for small to mid-market businesses
- Challenges of business growth and the need for strong processes and systems
- The role of culture and HR in building a successful organization
- The value of career growth and development for employees within the organization Building a strong company culture in a fully remote company is possible through community service, team events, and virtual connections.
- Hiring the right people is a critical decision for business owners, and it involves balancing the cost of talent with the need for growth.
- Understanding financial metrics such as KPIs, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow is essential for business success and long-term viability.
Chapters
00:20 - Introduction to Signature Analytics and the Importance of Accounting and Finance
04:06 - Challenges of Business Growth and the Role of Processes and Systems
12:33 - Building a Successful Organization: The Role of Culture and HR
35:08 - Empowering Employee Career Growth and Development
40:35 - Building a Strong Company Culture in a Fully Remote Environment
42:50 - The Challenge of Hiring the Right People for Business Growth
01:03:28 - Understanding Financial Metrics for Business Success
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Monique Porras, founder and CEO of the Kempington Group, shares her journey from journalism to recruiting and starting her own business. She discusses her upbringing, her parents' influence, and the challenges she faced along the way. Monique emphasizes the importance of honesty, transparency, and building relationships in the recruiting industry. She also opens up about the hardships she has overcome, including the loss of her mother and the struggles of being a small business owner. Monique offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, urging them to know their value and not let others take advantage of them.
Takeaways
- Honesty and transparency are crucial in the recruiting industry
- Building relationships is key to success in recruiting
- Overcoming hardships and personal challenges can shape an entrepreneur's resilience
- Know your value and don't let others take advantage of you
- Starting a business requires careful planning and preparation Know your value and stick to your guns, but be realistic and adaptable.
- Maintain honesty and authenticity in all aspects of your business.
- Owning a business comes with vulnerability and liability, so it's important to be careful and ethical in your actions.
- Expect volatility and emotional highs and lows as a business owner, and develop strategies to deal with them.
- Understand and adapt to the different mindsets and values of different generations in the workforce.
- AI can be useful in certain aspects of recruiting, but the human touch is still necessary, especially in executive recruitment.
- Focus on diversity, inclusion, and community involvement to create a positive impact and build strong relationships.
Chapters
00:20 Introduction and Background
06:22 Monique's Journey from Journalism to Recruiting
27:46 Overcoming Personal Hardships
36:30 The Kempington Group: Values and Mission
39:49 Challenges of Being a Small Business Owner
42:41 Knowing Your Value and Sticking to Your Guns
45:02 Dealing with the Volatility of Entrepreneurship
49:49 The Power of Authenticity in Business
56:45 Understanding and Adapting to Generational Differences
01:03:10 The Role of AI in Recruiting and the Human Touch
01:10:09 Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Involvement
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Sherman Cawley, founder of Cawley Architects, shares his journey as an architect and entrepreneur. He discusses his passion for architecture from a young age and how he never wavered in his career choice. He talks about the challenges he faced during the savings and loans crisis in the early 1990s and how he ultimately decided to start his own firm. Sherman also explains the concept of design-build and its benefits for clients. He reflects on the impact of the 2008 recession on his business and how he navigated through it with the help of strong partnerships and a focus on delivering a great service.
Takeaways
•Passion and dedication are key to success in any career
•The design-build approach in architecture enhances collaboration and ensures cost-effective and efficient projects
•The 2008 recession was a challenging time for the construction industry, but strong partnerships and a focus on delivering a great service helped navigate through it During challenging times, it is important to find ways to cope and stabilize your business.
•Having grit and grinding through tough times can lead to success.
•Empathy and understanding are crucial in managing relationships with clients and staff.
•Managing stress involves not making assumptions, actively listening, and joining people in their distress. Taking action is crucial in addressing depression and seeking help
•Society's understanding of mental health has evolved over time
•Confronting our own lies and fears is necessary for personal growth
•Work-life balance is important, and individuals make choices in pursuit of success
•Concerns about the national debt and potential confrontation with China
•Transitioning to an employee-owned company can incentivize and motivate employees
Chapters
00:20 Introduction and Background
09:45 Starting Colley Architects and the Design-Build Approach
12:08 The Impact of the 1990s Savings and Loans Crisis
27:50 Different Approaches in the Construction Industry: Design-Build vs. Traditional
30:09 Navigating the 2008 Recession and Building Strong Partnerships
36:20 Coping and Stabilizing
39:15 Grit and Grinding
41:41 Empathy in Relationships
49:10 Managing Stress and Building Resilience
54:50 Creating a Successful Workplace Environment
01:06:03 Seizing Opportunities and Performing
01:08:29 Getting Help and Taking Action
01:12:05 Taking Action to Address Depression
01:14:00 The Evolution of Society's Understanding of Mental Health
01:15:52 The Importance of Work-Life Balance and Choices
01:22:23 Concerns about the National Debt and China
01:43:50 Transitioning to an Employee-Owned Company
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In this episode, Don Hurzeler, an executive in C-Suite positions through much of his career in the insurance industry, working at Allstate and Zurich Financial Services, and now an adventurous entrepreneur in the photography industry, co-owning Lava Light Galleries, with his wife, Linda, and business partner, CJ, joins Andrew in studio. Andrew and Don discuss his background, his career path, all of the life lessons he would pass on to his younger self, and the 3 life concepts he lives by: Focus, Challenges, and the Future. You won't want to miss the vivacious conversation Andrew and Don share!
Takeaways
- Don's diverse life experiences have shaped his entrepreneurial journey.
- Working in the insurance industry provided stability and financial security.
- Don's time in New York City and working for a billionaire expanded his horizons and taught him valuable lessons.
- He started his own publishing company and gallery, applying his knowledge and experience to new ventures. Don't panic during tough times and make smart investment decisions.
- Embrace challenges and negotiate to get the best outcomes.
- Focus on the most profitable areas of your business and say no to distractions.
- Live in the present, think about the future, and avoid dwelling on the past. Continuous learning and staying engaged in new challenges can lead to happiness and personal growth.
- Being proactive in making career moves is important for professional success.
- Taking on too much and not delegating can lead to failures in delivering on commitments.
- Money alone does not guarantee happiness; experiences, relationships, and accomplishments are more fulfilling.
- Retirement is an opportunity to explore new passions and interests.
- Overcoming fear and taking risks can lead to incredible experiences and personal growth.
Chapters
00:20 Introduction and Meeting Don
01:59 Don's Background and Childhood
07:56 Don's Publishing Company and Gallery
10:23 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
25:22 Applying Past Experiences to New Ventures
31:47 Assistant to the Governor of Illinois
33:08 Selling the House and Making Smart Investments
34:32 Becoming CEO and Leaving Before the Crash
37:58 Moving to Hawaii and Starting Lava Light Gallery
43:24 Passion for Photography and Adventure
52:26 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
59:08 The Importance of Focus, Future, and Challenge
01:02:41 Continuous Learning and Staying Engaged
01:04:09 Being Proactive in Making Career Moves
01:06:01 The Pitfalls of Taking on Too Much and Not Delegating
01:10:01 Money Does Not Guarantee Happiness
01:13:32 Embracing Retirement as an Opportunity for Exploration
01:19:43 Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks for Personal Growth
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Walter Clarke, the owner and founder of Family CFO, a firm that helps families navigate sudden wealth, shares his journey with Andrew. They discuss Walter's entrepreneurial journey, his mother's influence, and the importance of tenacity and consistency. They also talk about the economic models of different industries, the challenges of the financial services industry, and the need for unbiased education in the field. Walter shares his experience teaching a class on sudden wealth and how it led to the creation of his registered investment advisor firm, Oxford Investment Partners.
Takeaways
• Tenacity and consistency are key qualities for success in entrepreneurship.
• Different industries have different economic models, and understanding them can help in making strategic decisions.
• There is a need for unbiased education in the financial services industry, especially for individuals experiencing sudden wealth.
• Building trust and providing value to clients can lead to long-term success in the financial services industry.
• Starting a registered investment advisor firm allows for greater flexibility in serving clients and offering a wider range of products. The fee-based model in the financial industry is becoming less attractive, and there is a shift towards hard dollar fees.
• Starting a firm requires raising capital and developing a fee-based model that aligns with the needs of clients.
• Trust is crucial in the advisor-client relationship, and clients should be educated and aware of their advisors' limitations and biases.
• Entrepreneurs should trust their gut instincts and take personal responsibility for their actions.
• Open and honest communication between advisors and clients is essential for successful outcomes. Failure is a part of the journey and should be embraced as an opportunity for growth and learning.
• Having outlets and priorities during difficult times can provide a sense of peace and energize you to face challenges.
• Financial fortitude is crucial for high-income earners to weather economic storms and fluctuations in income.
Chapters
00:20 Introduction and Background
10:38 Understanding Economic Models
26:35 Building Trust and Providing Value
34:36 Starting a Firm and Developing a Fee-Based Model
42:36 The Emotional Toll of the SEC Investigation
01:02:00 Facing Pressure and Finding Outlets
01:09:38 Learning from Mistakes and Settling with the Government
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Ryan Joiner, founder of JLink Technology Solutions, shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the technology industry. He discusses his early interest in technology and how he started his own company, JLink Communications, focusing on voice over IP (VoIP) phone systems, and eventually becoming JLink Technology Solutions. Ryan emphasizes the importance of reliability and customer service in the technology industry, as well as the challenges of keeping up with rapidly changing technology. He also discusses the impact of AI on the industry and the need for strong cybersecurity measures. Lastly, on the human side, Ryan discusses the importance of confidence, both in yourself and your pricing strategy, focusing on long-term, consistent returns versus short-term results, and living in the moment and appreciating the journey, rather than just focusing on the destination.
Takeaways
•Reliability and customer service are key in the technology industry.
•Keeping up with rapidly changing technology is a challenge for businesses.
•AI has the potential to benefit businesses but also poses risks, especially in terms of cybersecurity.
•Phishing and social engineering remain significant threats to businesses.
•Strong cybersecurity measures, such as two-factor authentication, are essential to protect against bad actors. Strong cybersecurity measures are essential for businesses to protect their data and prevent data breaches.
•Confidence and identity play a crucial role in entrepreneurship, and it's important to separate personal identity from business success.
•Recurring revenue models provide stability and consistency for businesses, and it's important to be confident in pricing and not sacrifice quality or reputation.
•Success in business and life often comes from making consistent, small choices over time, rather than seeking instant gratification.
•It's important to appreciate the journey and the present moment, rather than constantly striving for more.
Chapters
0:20 Introduction and Background
07:58 Merging JLink with iDataSys and Navigating Challenges
28:34 Navigating the Challenges of Rapidly Changing Technology
35:20 The Potential and Risks of AI in the Technology Industry
39:10 The Need for Strong Cybersecurity Measures
49:17 The Value of Recurring Revenue Models
59:27 The Power of Making Consistent, Small Choices
01:07:19 Appreciating the Journey and the Present Moment
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Traci Beagley, founder and CEO of Sunland Home Care and Sunland Medical, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and her passion for helping seniors. She discusses her family's history of entrepreneurship and how she developed leadership skills from a young age. Traci talks about starting and selling a window company before venturing into the home care industry. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive network and seeking help from industry associations. Traci also opens up about her battle with breast cancer and how it changed her perspective on life and work. Additional insights that Traci and Andrew discuss include the importance of authenticity in business and the challenges of maintaining balance in a technology-driven society, building a strong company culture, and providing excellent customer service. Finally, Traci and Andrew emphasize the need for entrepreneurs to bet on themselves, embrace failure, and prioritize self-care.
Takeaways
- Leadership skills can develop from a young age and are often seen in individuals who take charge in various situations.
- Surrounding yourself with a supportive network and seeking help from industry associations can provide valuable insights and guidance.
- Experiencing personal challenges can lead to personal growth and a shift in perspective on life and work.
- Finding a balance between being resilient and emotionally connected is important for entrepreneurs to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Authenticity is crucial in business, and entrepreneurs should strive to be genuine and vulnerable.
- Maintaining balance in a technology-driven society can be challenging, but it is essential for personal well-being.
- Building a strong company culture involves putting employees first and creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment.
- Providing excellent customer service requires a human touch and a focus on the customer experience.
- Entrepreneurs should bet on themselves, embrace failure, and prioritize self-care.
- Facing death can provide a unique perspective on life and the importance of human connection.
Chapters
00:00 Traci's Entrepreneurial Background
09:31 Emotional Attachment to Selling a Business
27:01 Balancing Resilience and Emotional Connection
34:13 The Challenges of Teenagers and Technology
41:22 Navigating the Impact of COVID-19
49:24 Betting on Yourself and Embracing Failure
56:16 Gaining Perspective through Life's Challenges
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GUEST: Alex Prasad, an early-stage business and M&A attorney with a deep entrepreneurial background.
Alex’s Contact Info: Aprasad@AegisLaw.com | Linked In: in/AlexPrasad
As CEO of a startup sports technology company, Alex brings a unique perspective to his legal practice, blending his experiences as both an entrepreneur and a legal professional. The conversation delves into Alex's journey from television production to law school to entrepreneurship, exploring the intersections between entrepreneurship, risk-taking, deal-making, and legal insight. Alex and Andrew discuss the importance of understanding and managing risks in entrepreneurship, the human aspect of deal-making, and the innate traits that drive individuals toward entrepreneurship. Alex shares personal anecdotes and insights, shedding light on the complexities and rewards of the entrepreneurial path.
Takeaways
• Alex Prasad's journey spans TV production, law, and entrepreneurship, culminating in his role as CEO of a startup in sports tech.
• Alex's blend of entrepreneurship and legal savvy offers clients practical insights over legal minutiae.
• The conversation delves into risk-taking in entrepreneurship, stressing the importance of managing risks while promoting calculated leaps.
• Deal-making is seen as a human-driven process with legal implications, underscoring the need for effective risk management, especially in M&A.
• Alex's TV and entrepreneurship background highlights the significance of variability and urging aspiring entrepreneurs to evaluate their motives.
• Alex and Andrew discuss the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, exploring traits and influences shaping entrepreneurial journeys.
• The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding risk, reward, and personal motivations in entrepreneurship, considering external factors and individual temperament.
Chapters
0:02 Entrepreneurship, law, and taking informed risks.
4:28 Risk management in entrepreneurship and deal-making.
8:30 Career paths, and life experiences.
13:36 Risk-taking, and the factors that influence success.
17:55 Entrepreneurship, growth, and balancing humanity.
22:39 Challenges and human element.
28:38 Negotiation, and understanding the other side's perspective.
33:15 Building trust and aligning interests in business deals.
39:36 Aligning interests in business transactions.
45:19 Entrepreneurship, deals, and turnarounds.
51:40 Entrepreneurship, fear, and taking risks.
59:46 The importance of focus in business with limited resources.
1:06:20 Resource abundance and entrepreneurial maturation.
1:09:35 Focus and discipline in entrepreneurship.
1:12:35 Career development.
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Nick Morrison, a founding member and partner of Potere Search, an executive recruiting firm, shares his unique journey into the executive recruiting industry and how he started his own company. Andrew and Nick discuss various topics related to job loyalty, finding one's dream job, the impact of company culture, the role of AI in hiring, and the risks of overusing AI. They emphasize the importance of perseverance and being open to change in order to succeed in business. Nick shares insights from his experience in the executive recruiting industry and highlights the need for authenticity and personal connection in the hiring process. Overall, the conversation provides valuable perspectives on work satisfaction, entrepreneurship, and the future of AI in society.
Takeaways
● Starting a business requires a combination of luck and hard work.
● Having a clear focus and aligning decisions with personal values are key to success.
● Trusted advisors and a support network are crucial for personal and professional growth.
● The changing work ethic and job loyalty can be attributed to increased opportunities and a shift in values. Job loyalty and satisfaction have changed over time, with people today being less obligated to stay in one job for a long time.
● Finding your dream job is important for job satisfaction and personal fulfillment.
● Company culture plays a significant role in job satisfaction and employee loyalty.
● AI is revolutionizing the hiring process, but it should be used responsibly and in conjunction with human judgment.
● Perseverance and a passion for what you do are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success in business.
Chapters
00:20 Introduction and Background
01:25 Entering the Executive Recruiting Industry
04:46 Starting His Own Company
09:17 Lessons Learned from Starting a Business
25:43 The Role of Ego in Entrepreneurship
27:23 The Importance of Introspection and Trusted Advisors
29:15 The Development of Gut and Personal Values
37:32 The Changing Work Ethic and Job Loyalty
43:27 Changes in Job Loyalty
44:25 Finding Your Dream Job
45:20 The Importance of Work Satisfaction
49:55 Starting Your Own Business
56:08 The Impact of AI on Society
01:00:39 AI in the HR Industry
01:06:40 The Risks of Overusing AI
01:14:30 The Importance of Perseverance
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Jorge Trueba, owner of Valley 48 Carpentry, shares his journey from his parents immigrating to this country to start a new life for themselves to Jorge starting his own carpentry business. He discusses his childhood, his parents' immigration story, and his early experiences in the construction industry. Jorge also talks about his time working for a large organization and the lessons he learned from his mentor. He explains the challenges and surprises he faced in his first year of business and emphasizes the importance of treating people well in the construction industry. In this conversation, Jorge discusses the importance of culture in the construction industry and shares a story about his experience with a values committee. He also talks about the impact of social media on human interaction and the decline of empathy in society. Jorge emphasizes the need to overcome fear and take the leap into entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of communication and owning up to mistakes. He shares his perspective on business partnerships and the traits to look for in a partner. Finally, Jorge discusses the power of positive thinking and planning for success.
Takeaways
- Immigrants can overcome challenges and achieve success through hard work and perseverance.
- Having a mentor can provide valuable guidance and help develop entrepreneurial skills.
- Transitioning from being an employee to starting your own business requires a mindset shift and a willingness to take risks.
- Treating people with respect and providing excellent customer service are crucial for success in the construction industry. Culture plays a crucial role in the construction industry, and companies should prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
- The rise of social media has led to a decline in empathy and human interaction, which has negative consequences for society.
- The younger generation is prioritizing values and culture over money, forcing companies to adapt and improve their treatment of employees.
- Overcoming fear is essential for aspiring entrepreneurs, and seeking advice and feedback from trusted individuals can help in making the leap.
- Effective communication is key in business, and owning up to mistakes and confronting conflict builds trust and strengthens relationships.
- Choosing the right business partner is important, and a solid foundation of trust, complementary skills, and effective communication is crucial.
- Positive thinking and planning are powerful tools for success, and maintaining a positive mindset can lead to opportunities and growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:13 Childhood and Immigration
12:30 Transition to Construction
26:43 Starting Valley 48 Carpentry
28:40 Expectations and Surprises
32:40 Importance of Treating People Well
42:01 The Importance of Culture in the Construction Industry
44:56 The Impact of Social Media on Human Interaction
46:37 The Decline of Empathy and the Rise of Entitlement
50:44 Overcoming Fear and Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship
57:24 The Importance of Communication in Business
01:03:35 The Value of Owning Up to Mistakes
01:06:55 The Role of Business Partnerships
01:08:10 Traits to Look for in a Business Partner
01:11:33 The Power of Positive Thinking and Planning
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Jonathan Keyser, founder and managing partner of Keyser Commercial Real Estate, shares his journey from a ruthless approach to business to a selfless and authentic one. He discusses the challenges he faced in aligning his core values with his career and the realization that there was a better way to succeed. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of visible examples of selflessness in business and the need for individuals to genuinely transform themselves. He highlights the difficulties of staying the course and the impact of fear and scarcity mindset. Ultimately, Jonathan believes that selflessness is the most selfish business strategy and envisions a world where people selflessly help each other. Throughout the conversation, he discusses the impact of technology on facing fears, the transformation of leadership and society, and he provides examples of selfless leaders and the role of money in achieving success through service. He shares insights on the state of commercial real estate and the perception of success and wealth in society. Finally, he offers advice to his younger self and encourages embracing change and resilience.
Takeaways
- Transitioning from a ruthless approach to a selfless and authentic one in business can be challenging but ultimately rewarding.
- Visible examples of selflessness in business are crucial to inspire and guide others on a similar path.
- Fear and scarcity mindset often hinder individuals from embracing a selfless approach, but it is possible to overcome these barriers.
- The transformation process requires consistency, self-reflection, and a genuine desire to help others.
- Selflessness is a powerful business strategy that can impact the entire world.
- Overcoming failure and rebuilding is a necessary part of personal and professional growth.
- Technology can both hinder and help individuals in facing their fears and becoming better.
- The transformation of leadership and society requires embracing selflessness and collaboration.
- Success and wealth should be viewed in a broader context, considering the impact on others.
- The state of commercial real estate varies depending on product type and geography.
- Embracing change and resilience is crucial for personal and professional development.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcasting
00:50 Background and Entry into Commercial Real Estate
03:30 Transition to a New Approach in Business
04:40 Discovering a Different Way of Doing Business
07:16 The Difficulty of Helping Others
11:40 The Impact of Technology on Facing Fears
16:33 The Difficulty of Changing Behavior
17:20 The Need for Visible Examples of a Different Approach
19:25 The Challenges of Living Authentically
26:50 The Power of Selflessness
30:46 The Transformation Process and Staying the Course
32:24 The Impact of Fear and Scarcity Mindset
34:20 The Consequences of Ruthless Behavior
35:00 The Transformational Journey
38:21 Overcoming Failure and Rebuilding
40:23 The Next Generation of Selfless Leaders
46:16 The Real Deal: John Mackey
47:12 Success Through Service and the Role of Money
48:38 The Transformation of Leadership and Society
49:56 The Impact of Selling to Amazon on Whole Foods
50:12 Creating a Culture of Support and Fear Reduction
50:59 Change, Resilience, and the Future of Society
58:20 The Perception of Success and Wealth in Society
01:00:44 The State of Commercial Real Estate
01:04:55 The State of Commercial Real Estate in Arizona
01:07:49 The Recovery of Major Downtown Markets
01:13:22 Advice for Younger Self and Embracing Change
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Jennifer Lee, founding partner of Modern Wealth, discusses her journey in the financial industry and her focus on helping women in financial transition. She shares her childhood experiences with her father, who was a financial advisor, and how it influenced her career path. Jennifer also talks about the importance of understanding one's money story and helping clients become more comfortable with money. She shares her insights on starting her own firm and the importance of finding a niche. Jennifer discusses her book 'Squeeze the Juice' and the concept of the love letter in defining one's purpose in life. She also reflects on society's obsession with money and the need to reassess one's values. In this conversation, Jennifer Lee discusses the importance of getting the most out of life and how money is just a tool to create opportunities. She emphasizes the need to prepare the next generation for wealth transfer and the importance of financial planning. Jennifer also shares insights into the human side of entrepreneurship, highlighting the hard work and dedication required for success. She cautions against the glamorization of entrepreneurship and the need for resilience and hustle. The impact of technology on entrepreneurship is discussed, along with the pitfalls of having a business partner. Jennifer concludes by emphasizing the importance of building wealth and planning for the future while also enjoying life.
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Takeaways
- Understanding your money story is important in helping you become more comfortable with money.
- Finding a niche and focusing on a specific target market can lead to greater success in business.
- Writing a love letter can help define your purpose in life and communicate your values to your loved ones.
- Money is a tool, but it does not buy happiness, health, or relationships.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:28 Starting Modern Wealth in Florida
07:30 Focus of Modern Wealth
08:00 Jennifer's Father's Entrepreneurial Journey
08:40 Jennifer's Childhood and Early Exposure to Finance
08:45 Narrowing Down the Target Market
14:23 Writing the Book 'Squeeze the Juice'
16:50 Society's Focus on Money
29:23 Squeeze the Juice: Getting the Most Out of Life
31:19 Preparing the Next Generation for Wealth Transfer
36:18 The Human Side of Entrepreneurship
43:03 Success in Entrepreneurship: Resilience and Hustle
47:05 The Impact of Technology on Entrepreneurship
51:55 The Pitfalls of Having a Business Partner
55:49 Building Wealth and Planning for the Future
56:31 Squeezing the Juice: Having Fun and Enjoying Life
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Join Cody Schneider, founder of Swell AI, as he chats with Andrew Holland about his startup journey and experiences in the AI industry. From flipping sneakers to scaling companies in the B2B space, Cody shares insights on transitioning to software solutions and driving rapid growth. Discover how Cody's work at Rupa Health led to the inception of Swell AI, leveraging AI to automate content creation and marketing. Explore the exciting potential of AI in enhancing job performance while addressing concerns about authenticity and social media impact. Dive into discussions on AI's future in various industries, including construction, and uncover opportunities for entrepreneurs in the evolving AI landscape.
Takeaways
- Startups often begin with small, unrelated ventures and evolve as entrepreneurs find their niche.
- The startup scene attracts individuals who enjoy solving puzzles and have a desire to create and innovate.
- Working in the B2B space can provide valuable learning opportunities and growth potential.
- Effective marketing strategies, such as cold email campaigns and multi-channel marketing, can contribute to rapid company growth.
- Augmented reality and AI are being integrated into workplaces, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Physical labor is being automated, reducing costs and increasing safety.
- AI has limitations in replicating human dexterity, but progress is being made.
- Customer service departments are being automated, leading to job losses but increased efficiency.
- AI can learn from human intervention and improve over time.
- Individuals should embrace AI and integrate it into their workflows to stay ahead.
- AI tools can automate social media management and content creation.
- AI is disrupting search engines and changing how people find information.
- Entrepreneurs can find opportunities in AI by identifying pain points and automating tasks.
- Good inputs are crucial for obtaining accurate and valuable outputs from AI systems.
- The fear of new technologies is common, but history has shown that they often become integrated into everyday life.
- The speed of technological change is accelerating due to the internet and AI.
- AI can challenge established companies and disrupt industries.
- Non-technical individuals can find opportunities in AI by identifying tasks that can be automated and building on them.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:36 Getting into the Startup Scene
04:39 The Startup Scene and Entrepreneurship
09:29 Shift to B2B and Rupa Health
16:28 The Power of AI in Content Marketing
19:38 The Future of AI
24:44 Marketing Strategies
27:00 Transition to Swell AI
40:23 The Impact of AI on Authenticity and Social Media
45:12 Embracing AI in Business
47:34 The Future of AI and its Effects on Jobs
49:14 Augmented Reality and AI in the Workplace
50:03 Building Workflows with AI
50:23 Automation of Physical Labor
51:35 Limitations of AI in Replicating Human Dexterity
54:22 AI Learning from Human Intervention
55:30 Automation of Customer Service
59:05 AI Tools for Social Media Management
01:02:49 The Importance of Good Inputs for AI Outputs
01:03:23 The Fear of New Technologies
01:03:36 The Speed of Technological Change
01:03:50 Adopting AI in Everyday Life
01:04:06 The Speed of AI Advancements
01:04:40 The Impact of AI on Search Engines
01:05:01 The Disruption of Google by AI
01:06:23 Trust Metrics in Social Media Search
01:09:11 The Downside of Populism in AI
01:09:36 Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in AI
01:07:45 Finding Opportunities in AI for Non-Technical Individuals
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Carrie Masters, CEO of St. Joseph the Worker, shares her incredible journey from a childhood of poverty and homelessness to becoming a successful businesswoman. She opens up about her challenging upbringing, taking on the role of a parent at a young age, and the loneliness she felt despite her professional success. Carrie ultimately made the difficult decision to leave her thriving business and pursue a new path. The conversation highlights the importance of facing fears, finding fulfillment, and the complexities of personal and professional relationships. In this conversation, Carrie shares her journey of personal and professional growth, highlighting the importance of vulnerable conversations and the complexity of relationships. She discusses the creation of a supportive culture and the process of finding purpose and healing. Carrie also explores the power of manifestation and the significance of soul searching. She reflects on the impact of materialism and the genetic component of ambition. Finally, Carrie emphasizes the value of time and authentic connections.
Takeaways:
Vulnerable conversations are crucial in personal and professional relationships to prevent misunderstandings and address underlying issues.
Creating a supportive culture in the workplace can lead to incredible achievements and strong bonds between team members.
Finding purpose and taking time for self-reflection is essential for personal growth and healing.
Material wealth does not guarantee happiness, and society often glamorizes materialism while neglecting the importance of authentic connections.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:02 Early Life and Childhood
03:56 Surviving and Providing for Siblings
23:06 Feeling Empty and Unfulfilled
31:37 Ending the Partnership
36:28 The Importance of Vulnerable Conversations
36:59 Growing Apart from Business Partner
38:12 Creating a Supportive Culture
42:06 Finding Purpose and Healing
42:56 The Complexity of Relationships
43:33 The Power of Manifestation
45:48 Discovering Life and Soul Searching
49:52 The Depth of Trust and Respect
51:10 Navigating Business Partnerships
52:39 The Impact of Work on Health
57:19 The Illusion of Materialism
01:00:13 The Genetic Component of Ambition
01:05:14 Opportunities and Choices
01:05:40 Teaching Ambition
01:11:28 The Value of Time and Authenticity
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In this episode, Andrew discusses the book 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill. He emphasizes the importance of reading and self-education for personal and professional growth. The book outlines the 13 steps to riches, including the power of thought, desire, faith, specialized knowledge, imagination, and decision-making. Andrew highlights the six steps to achieving goals, which involve defining the desired amount of money, determining what to give in return, establishing a date for acquisition, creating a plan, writing a clear statement, and reading it aloud daily. He also emphasizes the power of the mind and visualization in achieving success. Some of the important themes from the book that Andrew reviews include the importance of controlling the subconscious mind, the role of faith in achieving success, deceiving the subconscious mind to continuously think positively, and the power of those positive emotions. Lastly, Andrew discusses the six basic fears, discussed in the book, that hinder success.
Takeaways:
Reading and self-education are essential for personal and professional growth.
The book Think and Grow Rich outlines the 13 steps to riches, including the power of thought, desire, faith, specialized knowledge, imagination, and decision-making.
The power of the mind and visualization play a crucial role in achieving success.
Positive thinking and faith are important for translating thoughts into reality. Control over the subconscious mind is crucial for achieving success.
Faith plays a significant role in turning desires into reality.
Deceiving the subconscious mind can lead to positive outcomes.
Overcoming fear is essential for accomplishing meaningful goals.
Positive emotions create a favorable environment for success.
Accessing and training the subconscious mind is a powerful determinant of success.
Reading and understanding are key to internalizing the principles of success.
Identifying and addressing the six basic fears is crucial for personal growth.
Thought impulses have the power to manifest in one's physical reality.
Controlling the mind is essential for achieving success.
Indecision can hinder progress and must be overcome.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction (Andrew Holland)
00:25 Importance of Reading
01:45 Overview of the Book Think and Grow Rich
08:38 The 13 Steps to Riches
26:59 The Six Steps to Achieving Goals
38:15 The Role of Faith
40:19 The Power of the Mind and Visualization
41:00 The Importance of Faith and Positive Thinking
42:02 Control over the Subconscious Mind
45:02 Deceiving the Subconscious Mind
56:23 Overcoming Fear
56:58 The Power of Positive Emotions
57:28 Accessing and Training the Subconscious Mind
01:03:00 The Six Basic Fears
01:03:46 The Importance of Reading and Understanding
01:05:28 Thought Impulses and Their Physical Equivalent
01:09:05 Controlling the Mind for Success
01:10:37 The Consequences of Indecision
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In this episode, Arash Vossoughi shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship and the importance of choosing optimism over victimhood. He emphasizes the power of adversity in personal growth and the need to build a positive self-image. Arash discusses the commitment and discipline required to achieve success and offers advice for breaking the cycle of starting and stopping. He also addresses the challenges of building a business in the age of social media and the importance of finding a strong why. He also discusses the paradigms that stop people from being successful, the impact of suppressed emotions on mental health, and the correlation between happiness and standard of living. He highlights the toxicity of social media and the need to change the culture to support one another. Arash shares success stories of transformation and emphasizes the importance of mentors in achieving success. He discusses the power of daily processes, the role of accountability and self-commitment, and the importance of bulletproofing focus and perception. Lastly, Arash encourages listeners to think big, embrace failure, and step out of their comfort zones to create the life they desire.
Takeaways
- Choose optimism over victimhood and take responsibility for your own success.
- Adversity is an opportunity for growth and should be embraced.
- Develop a positive self-image and believe in your own potential.
- Commitment and discipline are essential for achieving success.
- Building a business requires a strong why and a willingness to take risks.
- Create a morning routine to start your day with self-esteem and discipline. The top three paradigms that stop people from being successful are not being willing to get out of their comfort zone, not knowing what they want, and not committing.
- Suppressed emotions contribute to mental health issues, and it is important to feel and process emotions rather than suppressing them.
- Despite the increase in standard of living, happiness levels have decreased, which may be attributed to societal acceptance of toxic behaviors and the need to change the cultural paradigm.
- Supporting and uplifting others, celebrating successes, and showing a better way can help change the culture and create a more positive society.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:24 Introduction of the guest and his background (Arash Vossoughi)
02:21 Choosing Optimism over Victimhood
04:57 The Power of Adversity
09:44 Changing from Pessimism to Optimism
14:22 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
19:28 Building a Positive Self-Image
35:32 Commitment and Discipline
39:26 Breaking the Cycle of Starting and Stopping
39:48 Committing to Discipline in the Age of Social Media
45:15 Finding the Drive to Start a Business
48:46 The Importance of a Strong Why
50:51 Creating a Morning Routine for Success
51:38 Paradigms that Stop People from Being Successful
53:38 Suppressed Emotions and Mental Health
54:35 Happiness and Standard of Living
56:15 Toxicity of Social Media and Society
57:02 Changing Culture and Supporting Others
57:39 Success Stories of Transformation
58:46 The Importance of Mentors
01:01:33 The Power of Daily Processes
01:04:27 Accountability and Self-Commitment
01:05:31 Bulletproofing Focus and Perception
01:09:35 Thinking Big and Embracing Failure
01:09:55 Getting Out of the Comfort Zone
01:14:01 Changing Mindset and Creating Results
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In this conversation, Andrew Holland interviews Joshua Hayes, a CPA, a Partner and the Tax Practice Leader for the West Region at Eide Bailly, about his expertise in mergers and acquisitions and working with high-net-worth individuals. Josh shares his background growing up in a family construction company and how it shaped his understanding of entrepreneurship. He shares insights on the impact of culture in organizations and the future of the economy and tax policy. Josh delves into the complexity of tax policy and the role of CPAs in navigating it. He highlights the impact of tax complexity on businesses and the challenges it poses. Additionally, Josh discusses the emotional volatility of being a business owner and the personal sacrifices involved. He concludes by offering advice on starting a company versus buying one.
Takeaways
Trust and understanding are crucial in the advisor-client relationship.
Entrepreneurs are driven by the game of entrepreneurship and the desire to make a difference.
Tax decisions should be viewed in the context of long-term costs and consequences.
The decision to involve a tax professional depends on the criticality of the decision and its impact on the success of the business.
Entrepreneurs who have experienced both success and failure are more resilient and adaptable.
Younger generations have the potential to create new technologies and solutions that will shape the future. The definition of 'soft' in the business world has changed over time, and it is important to adapt to the evolving challenges and problems.
Longevity in a company can be valuable and staying with one company for a significant period of time can provide unique experiences and opportunities for growth.
Tax policy is complex, and it is necessary to consider both the tax base and the tax rate when determining revenue generation.
The complexity of tax policy can have a significant impact on businesses, and it is important for business owners to stay informed and adapt to changes.
Being a business owner involves dealing with both high highs and low lows, and it is important to plan and manage risks during challenging times.
Entrepreneurs have an intrinsic drive to succeed and often continue to seek new challenges and opportunities even after selling or transitioning their businesses.
Preparing for a business transaction requires changing the rules of operation and focusing on demonstrating viability and profitability to potential buyers.
Competitive advantages can lead to higher multiples in transactions, particularly in synergistic acquisitions where the buyer is seeking to gain a competitive edge.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:21 Introduction of the guest and his background (Josh Hayes)
01:53 Mergers and Acquisitions in the Current Economy
02:02 The Importance of Understanding Clients' Perspectives
04:18 Growing Up in a Family Construction Company
05:34 The Value of Entrepreneurial Experience
07:10 The Mindset of Entrepreneurs
11:08 The Loneliness of Entrepreneurship
14:53 The Importance of Trust in the Advisor-Client Relationship
16:21 Deadly Tax Implications to Avoid
18:48 When to Involve a Tax Professional
22:19 Industries with Preferential Tax Treatment
24:33 The Infatuation with Technology and Service Companies
26:35 The Importance of Culture in Organizations
28:10 The Impact of Personal Traits on Entrepreneurial Success
35:45 The Consequences of Economic Downturns
38:29 The Role of Nature and Nurture in Entrepreneurship
41:26 The Future of the Economy and Tax Policy
50:41 Reasons for Optimism for People 40 and Younger
52:28 The Changing Definition of 'Soft'
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Jeffrey Cordone, the acting president of the Desmond Doss Foundation, shares his journey and the principles espoused by Desmond Doss. He discusses his background, including his work in Hollywood and his involvement in the production of the documentary 'The Conscientious Objector' and the film 'Hacksaw Ridge.' Cordone explains the importance of Desmond Doss's story and the foundation's mission to promote his principles through Edusodes. These Edusodes, which focus on courage, conviction, integrity, humility, selflessness, faith, and patriotism, aim to inspire youth and foster a moral compass in society.
Takeaways
Desmond Doss was a World War II combat medic who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Battle of Okinawa. The Desmond Doss Foundation aims to promote the principles espoused by Desmond Doss, including courage, conviction, integrity, humility, selflessness, faith, and patriotism. The foundation has created Episodes, interactive online episodes, to educate and engage youth in these principles. Desmond Doss's story and the foundation's work resonate with people because they highlight the importance of compassion, kindness, and respect in a fragmented society.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:02 Introduction of the guest and his background(Garth Stevens)
01:19 Meeting Desmond Doss
09:11 Desmond Doss's Background
14:29 The Conscientious Objector and Hacksaw Ridge
23:03 Desmond Doss's Principles
32:12 The Desmond Doss Foundation and Edusodes
41:48 Importance of Desmond Doss's Principles
48:18 Closing Thoughts
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Garth Stevens, an M&A attorney, shares his background and journey to becoming an attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions. He discusses the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and the emotional aspect of selling a company. In this conversation with Andrew, Garth shares insights and advice on the due diligence process, reasons for walking away from a deal, dealing with difficult lawyers, the importance of having a good lawyer, and the impact of a successful deal. He emphasizes the importance of commitment and consistency in entrepreneurship and shares success stories and lessons learned. Andrew and Garth's conversation also explores various aspects of M&A deals, including the mix of buy side and sell side transactions, the decision to start from scratch or buy an existing company, the role of private equity in the market, and the challenges and frustrations of selling to private equity firms. The conversation also touches on the importance of due diligence, the value of patents in M&A deals, and the considerations for equity distribution. Lastly, the conversation highlights the post-sale experiences of sellers and the importance of information flow and trust in M&A deals.
Chapter Marker:
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:09 Becoming an Attorney and Choosing M&A
27:37 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
31:26 Emotional Aspect of Selling a Company
52:46 Dealing with Difficult Lawyers
50:47 Importance of Having a Good Lawyer
56:03 The Impact of a Successful Deal
00:58:26 Advice for Business Owners
01:00:34 Raising Capital and Securities Laws
01:06:13 Business Partnerships and Family Businesses
01:10:13 Starting a Business and Taking Time to Think
01:13:51 Commitment and Consistency in Entrepreneurship
01:17:24 Success Stories and Lessons Learned
01:26:33 Serial Acquirers and Industries
01:28:24 Private Equity vs. Strategic Buyers
01:32:06 Methods Used by Private Equity to Triple Company Value
01:37:46 Challenges and Frustrations of Selling to Private Equity
01:42:12 Impact of Private Equity on Business Operations
01:51:22 The Value of Patents in M&A Deals
01:55:11 Unique Business Models and Operational Strategies
02:04:17 Considerations for Equity Distribution
02:06:07 Factors Affecting Legal Fees in M&A Deals
02:09:12 Importance of Information Flow and Trust in M&A Deals
Takeaways:
- Due diligence is crucial in discovering the true health of a business before making a deal.
- Having a good lawyer who is experienced in deal-making is essential for a successful transaction.
- Entrepreneurs should take the time to think and plan before starting a business, and consider scalability and industry opportunities.
- Commitment and consistency are key traits for success in entrepreneurship. Consider the mix of buy side and sell side transactions in M&A deals.
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of starting from scratch or buying an existing company.
- Understand the role of private equity firms in the market and their impact on business operations.
- Conduct thorough due diligence and maintain accurate financial records.
- Recognize the value of patents in M&A deals and the importance of equity distribution.
- Be prepared for the challenges and frustrations of selling to private equity firms.
- Consider the post-sale experiences of sellers and the importance of information flow and trust in M&A deals.
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In Part 2 of Andrew's conversation with Akshay Nanavati, a former Marine and Founder and CEO of Fearvana, Akshay discusses his upcoming expedition to Antarctica, where he will attempt a solo ski crossing of the entire continent. Through his journey, Akshay aims to awaken his own inner divinity and bring back wisdom to help others who are suffering. Akshay Nanavati discusses finding motivation and resonance, the existence of God, the challenges of Antarctica, and the importance of suffering and self-transcendence. He shares practical advice for overcoming monotony and finding purpose, including embracing fear, stillness, and social connections. Akshay also talks about his expectations for his journey to Antarctica and the interesting questions he has received from audiences. He emphasizes the importance of mastering the space between suffering and response.
Chapter Markers
0:04:42 The Antarctica Expedition
0:09:28 Finding Motivation and Resonance
0:10:37 The Existence of God
0:13:53 God's Role in the World
0:14:58 The Dangers of Misusing Religion
0:15:53 The Challenges of Antarctica
0:16:47 Suffering and Self-Transcendence
0:18:20 The Mental Challenge of Polar Travel
0:21:45 Overcoming Monotony and Finding Purpose
0:25:39 Embracing Fear, Stillness, and Social Connections
0:29:58 The Purpose of Akshay's Journey to Antarctica
0:33:38 Expectations for the Journey
0:38:36 Interesting Questions from Audiences
0:42:49 Mastering the Space Between Suffering and Response
Takeaways
Akshay's upcoming expedition to Antarctica represents a journey of self-transcendence and a quest for wisdom to help those who are suffering. Find your own motivation and resonance, even if it doesn't resonate with others.
The existence of God can be experienced through self-transcendence and connecting with the deeper wisdom of the universe.
Antarctica presents unique challenges, but it also offers an opportunity for self-discovery and spiritual growth.
Suffering is a training ground for self-transcendence and can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
To overcome monotony and find purpose, embrace fear, practice stillness, and seek social connections with people who think differently.
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Akshay Nanavati, a former Marine, and the Founder and CEO of Fearvana, shares his journey from a troubled youth to finding purpose and meaning through his experiences in the military. He discusses the impact of the movie Black Hawk Down on his decision to join the Marines and the intense and paradoxically peaceful nature of war. Akshay opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and the turning point that led him to reframe his relationship with suffering. He emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of one's reality and choosing to honor the lives of those lost by living a meaningful life. In this conversation, Akshay Nanavati discusses the importance of embracing adversity and struggle in order to experience true happiness and fulfillment. He explores the concept of God and spirituality, emphasizing the value of falling in love with suffering and finding peace through worthy struggles. Akshay shares his experiences with darkness retreats and method acting, highlighting their role in personal growth and self-transcendence.
Chapter Markers
04:30 Introduction and Background
06:49 Impact of Black Hawk Down
12:06 Joining the Marines
13:56 War in Iraq
18:04 The Intensity and Realness of War
22:36 Experiences in Iraq
28:41 Struggles with Alcoholism
32:22 The Turning Point
33:36 Reframing Suffering
38:11 The Allure of Victimhood
41:39 Taking Ownership of Reality
42:53 Embracing Adversity and Struggle
48:56 The Concept of God and Spirituality
50:44 The Beauty of Creation and the Importance of Faith
52:14 The Value of Embracing Struggle and Suffering
54:19 Method Acting and Creating a New Identity
56:56 The Experience of Darkness Retreats
01:00:23 The Power of Method Acting and Personal Growth
01:03:43 Balancing Selfish and Selfless Motivations
Episode Takeaways
War can be intense and paradoxically peaceful, providing a sense of purpose and camaraderie.
Suffering is not inherently bad and can be reframed as an opportunity for growth and transformation.
Embracing a victim mentality relinquishes personal power and hinders personal growth.
Taking ownership of one's reality and choosing to honor the lives of those lost can lead to a more meaningful life. Embracing adversity and struggle is essential for experiencing true happiness and fulfillment.
Finding peace and fulfillment requires falling in love with suffering and embracing worthy struggles.
Method acting can be a powerful tool for personal growth, allowing individuals to create new identities and shed limiting beliefs.
Darkness retreats provide an opportunity to go within and confront one's own inner demons and constructs.
Balancing selfish and selfless motivations can lead to personal growth and the ability to serve others.
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In this episode, Andrew shares Part 2 of his conversation with Bobby Vossoughi, the President and Founder of Starry Starry Night Consulting and the Starry Foundation. Bobby highlights the challenges and rewards of fundraising and building relationships and offers advice for those seeking to raise capital. He shares his experiences in running a foundation and organizing fundraising events. He emphasizes the importance of delivering unforgettable experiences to donors and participants. Bobby also discusses the risks and fears associated with starting a new venture and offers advice on overcoming them. He highlights the significance of finding one's platform and purpose and building strong relationships. Bobby emphasizes the value of authenticity and genuineness in the foundation industry and encourages individuals to get involved and build their networks. Lastly, he shares insights on starting a business and setting realistic goals.
Time Markers
04:00 Fundraising and Building Relationships
011:00 Lessons in Raising Capital
15:45 Delivering Unforgettable Experiences
19:42 Taking Risks and Overcoming Fear
21:07 Finding Your Platform and Purpose
22:58 Building Relationships and Attention to Detail
25:45 Characteristics of Successful People
29:32 Building a Network and Getting Involved
31:27 Starting a Business and Setting Goals
36:45 The Value of Connecting Good People
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In this episode, Bobby Vossoughi, the President and Founder of Starry Starry Night Consulting and the Starry Foundation, joins Andrew in studio. Bobby shares his personal journey and the lessons he learned from his father's entrepreneurial experiences. He emphasizes the importance of embracing failure and learning from past mistakes. Bobby also discusses the influence of his immigrant parents and their entrepreneurial spirit. He shares the story of how he transitioned to starting Starry Night Consulting and the Starry Foundation, which focuses on helping children with autism, and we conclude the episode with him discussing what he has learned about autism, through his daughter, Ellie, and how other families with the same issues can find support.
TOPIC MARKERS
03:35 Introduction and Background
06:35 Lessons from Bobby's Father
11:55 The Importance of Embracing Failure
18:35 The Influence of Immigrant Parents
24:50 Transitioning to Starry Night Consulting
28:50 Starting the Starry Foundation
35:35 Understanding Autism and Supporting Families
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In this episode, Andrew shares Part 2 of his conversation with Lewis "Buzz" Ghiz. They discuss his focus on Paramount Pool & Spa Systems in 2005, after he had sold Paddock Pools, and how he grew it exponentially, culminating with an extremely successful exit in 2018 to Hayward Industries. During the conversation, Andrew and Buzz discuss the importance of purpose, of people, and of mindset. Andrew asks Buzz whether he believes entrepreneurs are born or made, and the episode concludes with a conversation on current events, including the state of the economy and where Buzz thinks the next big opportunities are for entrepreneurs.
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In this week's episode, Andrew shares Part 1 of his conversation with Lewis ("Buzz") Ghiz. Buzz shares the family legacy his father, George, started in 1958 with Paddock Pool, going from a produce business to the pool business, and ultimately how Buzz and his family sold Paddock Pool in 2005 to Private Equity. In addition to sharing his journey, Buzz and Andrew discuss the importance of unique marketing, a strategic vision, people, purpose, leadership, and many other topics including the basic principles that every entrepreneur (and human) can live by to accomplish real success.
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In this episode, I share Part 2 of my in-studio conversation with Paul Thoma, a retired Navy Seal from Navy Seal Team 7, the CEO of the Seal Future Foundation, and an actor, writer, producer in Hollywood. We continue our incredibly robust, fun, and dynamic conversation this week and we focus on how he became the CEO of Seal Future Foundation and how he ultimately ended up getting involved as an actor, producer and writer in Hollywood. He shares with us some of the most famous sets he's been on and stars he has worked with, including Tom Cruise in the latest Top Gun movie. This is a conversation and story you will not want to miss!
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In this episode, I share Part 1 of my in-studio conversation with Paul Thoma, a retired Navy Seal from Navy Seal Team 7, the CEO of the Seal Future Foundation, and an actor, writer, producer in Hollywood. We have an incredibly robust and dynamic conversation starting with why and how he became a Navy Seal, covering some of the most dangerous missions he was a part of, and we conclude here in Part 1 with understanding the struggles and challenges that not only Navy Seals, but many veterans have when transitioning from active duty to a career in the civilian world. Many of the struggles we discuss are just as applicable to the many challenges we all face as entrepreneurs, business leaders, and quite frankly, just humans as we move through our lives. As an incredible story-teller and congenial individual, Paul really brings the conversation to life and by the end of Part 1 of our conversation, you will be sitting on the edge waiting to listen to Part 2!
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In this episode, Steve Schnall, the Chief Development Officer for the Phoenix Children's Hospital (PCH) & Foundation, one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States, joins Andrew in studio. Steve has been with PCH since its inception in 1983, over 40 years ago, and he shares all of the ups and downs of his journey, including, when he was asked to take over the Foundation as the "Chief Fundraiser" in the early 2000s, a job he didn't want. Steve shares with us how to get through adversity and work with a team that initially dislikes you (very strongly). He shares how he, through the school of hard knocks, learned how to build a culture befitting of such an incredible organization and how you can do the same. He discusses how to successfully ask people for money, and he talks about the huge goal he committed his team to, to raise $500MM in 7 years, before he retires. Andrew and Steve have on of the most in-depth conversations on Leadership & Culture that the Andrew Holland Podcast has had to date and you will want to share this episode with every leader, colleague, and friend because of the plethora of incredible advice Steve shares.
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In this episode, Kevin Blackburn and Eric Ganz, the Managing Partners and Co-Founders of 360 Industrial Services, a premier staffing and talent acquisition firm, join Andrew in studio. Andrew, Kevin, and Eric cover a myriad of topics, including, but not limited to how they have successfully grown the firm to producing over $50MM in annual revenue in 10 years, their recommendations on how to successfully hire employees, how technology has changed the Human Resources roll in terms of the mentality of workers in today's world, and their experience as business partners: what makes it work.
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In this episode, Pete Schnepp, Owner and Founder of Envision Painting, a commercial painting company named one of the fastest growing private companies in 2021 by Inc, appearing on the 2021 Inc 5000 List, join Andrew in studio. He discussed everything from how he got into painting, how he grew it so quickly, and how an owner eventually has to transition over to a trusted team the day-to-day operations of a company to ultimately become the best version of himself/herself. Pete also shares with us some of the roughest moments of his life and what caused him to make some dramatic changes so he could be the kind of leader, husband, dad, and friend that he wants to be, and changes required to achieve his goal (like many humans) of ultimate financial and time freedom.
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In this episode, Mark Stratz, Managing Direction of Transwestern Phoenix, a commercial real estate brokerage arm of the Transwestern family of companies, the largest private real estate family of companies in the United States, joins Andrew in studio. They discuss why Mark went into real estate, how he started over 2 times in the brokerage world, how the pandemic altered everything, and where Mark thinks the future of commercial real estate is headed. Mark's experience and extremely logical and well-thought out explanations make even the most complex real estate topics easy for all to understand.
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In this episode, Steve Grear, Owner and Founder of Reshoevn8r, a premium shoe cleaning company, shares his amazing story of how he turned cleaning shoes into a multi-million dollar business. We discuss his humble and challenging beginnings during his childhood, the one life event that turned it all around for him, and the challenges and opportunities of growing an eCommerce business in 2023.
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In this episode, Zack Garner, a Green Beret, the Special Forces Operations Group for the Army, joins Andrew to discuss everything from the excruciating training program required to become a Green Beret, the deadly missions he was assigned to be on in Afghanistan, and his advice based on all of his experience of what it takes to accomplish meaningful goals. The episode culminates with Zack bravely sharing the lowest point of his life when, after 40+ major surgeries, he tried to take his own life. Very few have a seen and done as much as Zack has, many things he isn't at liberty to discuss, and you will want to hear them all in this episode!
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In this episode, Don Hurzeler, an executive in C-Suite positions through much of his career in the insurance industry, working at Allstate and Zurich Financial Services, and now an adventurous entrepreneur in the photography industry, co-owning Lava Light Galleries, with his wife, Linda, and business partner, CJ, joins Andrew in studio. Andrew and Don discuss his background, his career path, all of the life lessons he would pass on to his younger self, and the 3 life concepts he lives by: Focus, Challenges, and the Future. Watch this episode to see some of the incredible photos Don has captured throughout his journey as a photographer (posted on the screen towards the end). You won't want to miss the vivacious conversation Andrew and Don share!
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In this episode, James Cromwell, an extremely successful voiceover entrepreneur, having done voiceovers for many large Corporations, including McDonalds, shares his story of success in the Gig economy. Andrew and James discuss what is the Gig Economy, what are the barriers to entry, what opportunities are there for individuals wanting to be successful, and ultimately, what it takes to "make it" in this ever growing, but heavily populated, industry.
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In this episode, Dr. Philip Hickman, commonly referred to as Dr. Phil, the creator and founder of PlaBook Education, joins Andrew in a conversation about his tech-based, proprietary software he has created to focus on using AI and gamification to improve our education system. Andrew and Dr. Phil talk about a range of controversial topics including how to fix our current education system in the US, the teacher's union, how to raise capital in the VC world, is there racism in VC funding, and the importance of education to the US national security. This is an episode every parent and child should listen to and that all teachers and politicians should take notes on so we can all effect meaningful change.
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In this episode, Andrew sits down with Shannon Inukai-Cuffee, an extremely successful entrepreneur in the auto dealership business. Andrew and Shannon discuss how Shannon got into the business, the rewards and challenges of being in business with family, the economic principles one must understand to be successful in an industry heavily dependent upon consumer spending and interest rates, the incredible importance of constant education through reading, and much more.
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In this episode, Owner and Co-Founder of On Site Medical, an explosively growing medical services provider, Ben Garland, joins us in studio to talk about so many topics including his background, how he discovered/founded On Site, funding challenges of businesses, how he handles fear, risk, and emotional volatility and so much more!
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In this episode, Andrew continues his review of one of his favorite business books: Good to Great by Jim Collins. Join us this week as Andrew completes the second of two episodes on his Good to Great book review, discussing more key concepts highlighted in the book from the "First Who, Then What" concept, to facing "Honest Brutal Facts." Listen as Andrew discusses and applies them for all entrepreneurs and business owners!
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In this episode, Andrew discusses one of his favorite business books: Good to Great by Jim Collins. Join us this week as Andrew completes the first of two episodes on his Good to Great book review, discussing 4 of the most important concepts Jim talks about in the books. From the Hedgehog Concept to Level 5 Leadership, this episode has the some of the most valuable concepts from Jim's book. Listen as Andrew discusses them and applies them for all entrepreneurs and business owners!
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Join us this week for the 2nd episode in the Holland Brothers Series! Andrew and Caleb discuss business partners, what to look for, how to make it work, whether you should have a business partner or not, and so much more!
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You can never get enough wisdom from those who have lived many years on this earth. Join us in this episode to hear 40 incredible pieces of business and life advice from those who have lived 90 years or more on this earth. With credit to Sahil Bloom (a fellow entreprenuer, investor, and creator), we recount the advice he got from multiple 90+ year-olds he asked a simple question to: "What would you tell your 32-year-old self." Listen and Andrew goes through each piece of wisdom and applies them to business and our everyday lives!
Credit to Sahil Bloom:
https://twitter.com/SahilBloom/status/1610985003252387840?s=20
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Have you ever wondered why some businesses seem to have the perfect leader with the exact skills needed within the team to be incredibly successful? This is no accident. Join us in this episode to hear about the importance of core competencies. Find out what a core competency is and why it's important in determining what business to start, how you should be allocating your time and efforts, and how you can use them to create the right team to accomplish your business goals and be successful!
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Want to know how real AI is? Join us in this episode to hear an interview with AI: Andrew interviews an AI generated business owner who is the owner of a large toy manufacturer, XYZ Toys. The realistic and humanistic responses and answers may surprise you. Don't miss this episode to better understand the power of AI!
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Join Andrew in this episode to discuss the state of the economy and his thoughts on trying to understand the anomalies we are seeing and what the future may hold. An analysis of a few, often overlooked, statistics may have some answers on whether a recession is on the horizon.
Data Sources:
1. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LES1252881600Q
2. https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/databank.html
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In this episode, Andrew discusses how you can enhance your leadership skills so you can grow and scale your team and business. Join us in this episode to learn how and why you should focus on providing consistent and stable leadership in your business/organization through character consistency and much more. If you are or want to be an effective and trusted leader, this episode is a must-listen!
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What is the one thing that can separate your business from all of your competitors and give you a significant competitive advantage? Join Andrew in this episode to find out and learn about the importance of external consistency: 1. In Product/Service quality, 2. In Customer Service Experience, 3. In Brand & Marketing, and 4. In Communications. Every entrepreneur looking for that edge will want to join us for this episode!
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In this episode, Andrew concludes the 3-part series on personality traits and talents by discussing the importance of strategically building teams using personality traits. First, he discusses the importance of doing this. Second, he discusses some of the most important personality traits to identify to build a successful team and how you can identify them. Lastly, he concludes with actually using these traits to build teams and then consistently monitoring and balancing/adjusting as needed to ensure the teams success. This is episode is a must for any businessman, entrepreneur or leader!
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In this episode, Andrew continues the conversation laid out in the previous episode on traits and talents, focusing exclusively on understanding and assessing 7 key personality traits for personal growth. Join him in this episode to hear how you measure up in your assessment of these 7 specific traits and how you can be deliberate about improving in each area to maximize your personal growth and development and achieve your business goals and dreams!
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In this episode, Andrew discusses the incredible importance of Traits and Talents: what are they, why are they important, and how do they relate to each other. Join us to hear what will be the first of multiple episodes where Andrew focuses on these two concepts to lay the foundation to their importance as it relates to personal growth, building effective teams, and accomplishing strategic objectives. Listen to hear the task Andrew encourages all the listeners to complete to prepare for the next episode!
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Artificial Intelligence is the topic of the times, impacting more and more industries every day. Are you worried about what AI is going to do to your business as an entrepreneur? Join Andrew in this episode as he discusses AI: What it means, what industries it will dramatically alter, and how you should approach it in your business.
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In this episode, Andrew discusses what he calls "The Death Spiral of Comparison." In this 21st century of technological advancement, all of us as humans and businesses sometimes fall into the trap of constantly comparing ourselves to others, as opposed to focusing on our definition of success, creating goals, and then being comfortable measuring ourselves to those goals and not someone else's. Join Andrew in this episode to here why this topic is important, how to recognize if this is happening to you and your business, and how to prevent it.
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In this episode, Howard Ludwigson, an 80 year old educator, principal, and entrepreneur joins Andrew on the podcast to discuss taking risks, starting businesses, and many other topics. Join us in this episode to hear all the incredible advice Howard shares from all of his experiences, including the 4 C's of financing so crucial for any small business to understand to help get their business off the ground!
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In this episode, Andrew discusses the incredibly opportunities business owners and leaders have simply by utilizing the power of observation. Specifically focused on human observation, tune in to hear Andrew's analysis of how observation and reflection can be used to grow your business through your understanding of customers, employees, and vendors.
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In this week's episode, Dave Adler, a CPA, an attorney, and an entrepreneur joins the Andrew Holland podcast to share his story. At the age of 47, he was cut from his job in the corporate world, and left with a decision to make: Become his own boss and try to make a CPA firm he was looking at purchasing a real dream come true or stay in another dead-end, corporate world job working for someone else. Join us this week to hear how things worked out and to hear some of the inspiring events that Dave overcame to get where he is today!
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In this episode, Andrew is joined by Mark McWilliams, the owner of Arista Winery: a premium luxury vineyard in Napa Valley. Mark shares his family's incredible three chapter journey starting when his parents purchased a vineyard in 1992 to grow grapes as a fun thing to do for retirement (Chapter 1). Then, in 2002, they moved to not only growing the grapes, but making the wine themselves (Chapter 2). And lastly, Chapter 3, when Mark and his brother, Ben, in 2012, buy the winery from his parents setting off an unforgettable, entrepreneurial journey of events that Mark recounts for us. Listen in to hear some of the incredible advice Mark gives, some of the failures they encountered, and the overall challenging, amazing story of going from knowing nothing about wine to creating a luxury, highly sought after, glass of wine from Arista Winery!
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Join Andrew in this episode where he discusses facing fear, feeling fear and overcoming fear. He shares some of his greatest failures that you can learn from and then talks about his six step process you can utilize to overcome fear and failure so you can achieve your dreams!
In this episode, Andrew is joined by Arno Harmsen and Aaron Golembiewski of TurfTalents. Both serial entrepreneurs, they share their stories of the challenges, failures and successes, of being in business as they work to tackle the improvements of Sports' Field management across North America.
In this episode, Gerd Wuestemann, President and CEO of Scottsdale Arts, joins Andrew in studio to discuss his journey as a famous guitarist, an accident that altered his life, and everything he had to go through to re-invent himself, start a business, and eventually have a very successful exit via a sale to a much larger company. From business partners, to failure management, Gerd provides some excellent advice for all entrepreneurs, CEOs, and everyone in general. Join us this episode to hear it all!
In this episode, Andrew discusses the extreme importance of marketing, the different purposes of marketing, words of caution when it comes to marketing, and so much more! Join him in this episode to hear how to get started and ensure your business has the opportunity to achieve as much success as you want with the help of a solid marketing strategy.
In this episode, Andrew interviews his business partner and best friend, Adam Eggebrecht, who has been in multiple industries in multiple states. From his journey as a Financial Advisor to his transition into a real estate investor and then onto his ownership in a retail coffee and bike shop, Adam shares his amazing journey of the ups, downs, successes, and failures of being an entrepreneur. Join us in this episode to hear some of the great advice Adam gives from mentorship to side hustles and much more!
In this episode, Andrew begins a new series for the podcast. From time-to-time, he will invite his brother and business partner of over 10 years, Caleb Holland, to join the podcast to talk about business, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. Join us this episode to hear the first of many to come, periodically, in the Holland Brothers Series. In this episode, we talk about culture, having business partners, including having family as business partners, and much more!
In this episode, Andrew discusses one of the most recent events, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and the important lessons it can teach all small businesses. Join us this episode to hear a different, more introspective viewpoint on what all small businesses can learn from the collapse of SVB.
In this episode, Andrew discusses in detail, 5 things for every aspiring entrepreneur to consider to make them more comfortable to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Starting your own business can be extremely fearful and challenging, but with the proper planning and preparation, the conversation in this podcast can lessen the fear and help encourage an individual to act!
Recently featured in the Entrepreneur Magazine (https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/he-turned-his-music-passion-into-a-thriving-audio-tech/443833), Darren Nakonechny of Flock Audio joins Andrew on the podcast this week to talk about his story, key pieces of advice for all aspiring and current entrepreneurs, and overall, just an excellent, enjoyable conversation. Also joining Andrew and Darren, a surprise guest, and in Darren's words, "Flock Audio probably would not have happened without him." Listen (and watch) this week's episode to find out who the surprise guest is and to hear the incredible story of Darren and Flock Audio.
In this episode, Andrew interviews Dan Eaton, a native of Canada whose story exhibits the rise to wealth, losing it all, and then re-capturing it with a sounder mind, a more fulfilling lifestyle, and a patient perspective. From selling stamps to building hydro-electric power plants, Dan's story is one of the most unique you will hear. Join us in this episode to hear his entrepreneurial saga.
In this episode, Andrew interviews Alex Iftikar, a very successful businessman who owns a luxury car dealership in Arizona, as well as many other investments including real estate across the globe. Originally born in Pakistan and brought to Los Angeles at an early age, hear the incredible stories, struggles, and value-based principles Alex shares on his journey to success!
In this episode, Andrew interviews a very successful business owner, Michael Post, who found himself in the President and CEO role of his father's multi-million dollar civil contracting company, Shirley Contracting Company, when he was 31 after his father unexpectedly passed away at a very young age. Join us in this episode to hear how Michael navigated the incredible challenges of dealing with both personal and professional struggles and how he helped turn Shirley Contracting Company, a subsidiary of Clark Construction, into one of the largest private civil construction companies in the United States.
In this episode, Andrew interviews Daniel Koeth, an aspiring entrepreneur building his own creative, artistic brand. Hear about the highs and the lows he has experienced throughout the process, experiences that many aspiring entrepreneurs go through the process of owning and growing business. You won't want to miss the inspiration his success story provides as we learn how far an entrepreneur can go in a year and a half when they put their mind to accomplishing their goals!
Daniel's Contact Information
@DanielKoeth
www.DKnft.xyz
In this episode, Andrew continues his story from the previous episode in which he documents the purchase of a garbage truck from NYC in Year 2 of one of his businesses and the traumatic events that occurred in getting it home. Join him in this episode to hear the final conclusion of how it all turned out and what the key business takeaways from the event are. Lastly, don't miss his conversation about the entrepreneurial series he is currently watching on television that he finds extremely motivating and inspiring, and he believes you will too!
In this episode, Andrew recounts the first part of one of the most bizarre and unexpected business experiences he encountered early on in business in purchasing a garbage truck from NYC. Like many entrepreneurs, some of the craziest, unanticipated events happen in the world of running and growing a business. Don't miss this episode as Andrew documents the grit, stamina, and make-it-through anything attitude required to achieve success!
In this episode, Andrew talks about the internal assessment that all business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs should take prior to jumping into something new. He starts the podcast off continuing his journey into his first business and talks about some of the struggles in Year 1 and relates them back to why an internal assessment is so important to conduct at the beginning of any new business, and periodically throughout a business owner's endeavors. Join him as he continues talking about business, entrepreneurship, and everything in between!
In this episode, Andrew talks about how he ended up a businessman and entrepreneur, gives a brief background about himself and discusses the call that changed his life! He memorializes why he wanted to start this podcast, the format of the podcast and what listeners can anticipate every week. Join Andrew in this episode and each week and become a part of the collective business group that support each other and share the struggles, successes, and opportunities of being in business!