Discussion on Giving a Million Dollars to Entrepreneurs via Kiva

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be an entrepreneur? Dive into this episode of the Happy Millions Show, where we had the incredible Alex Charfen join us for an eye-opening conversation! From the moment Alex started sharing his journey, it was like a rollercoaster ride of inspiration and insight. His raw authenticity and passion for helping entrepreneurs shine through as he shares his personal experiences and invaluable lessons learned along the way.

Alex breaks down the true meaning of being an entrepreneur, dispelling the myth of perfection and revealing the real grit behind building a successful business. He shares stories from his own life, highlighting the importance of embracing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth. It's a refreshing perspective that reminds us that imperfection is not only okay but essential for progress.

But it's not all about business with Alex. He takes us on a journey through his travels, from the awe-inspiring sights of Greece to the heartwarming moments of giving back. His zest for life and genuine care for others shine through, leaving us feeling inspired and ready to tackle whatever challenges come our way. Tune in now to catch this enlightening conversation and discover how you can build a life and business you truly love!

SHOW NOTES: 

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:08 Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster

00:08:30 The Truth vs. Lies in Entrepreneurship

00:18:58 Being Radically Transparent

00:35:59 The Religious Quest

00:44:17 Personal Ownership and Responsibility

01:02:25 Fun Q&A

QUOTES

“I think what a lot of people don't realize is that the responsibility of earning money is massive. And the responsibility of running a million dollar company or a multimillion dollar company or an eight-figure company is huge.”

“Anybody who's in the entrepreneurial world has to understand that there's no point where you just are happy all the time and everything's great, that never happens. And if anybody tells you it has happened to them, they're either not being honest with you or not being honest with themselves. Because entrepreneurship is a journey and it's a journey of overcoming, it's a journey of massive transitions almost constantly in your life.”

“I think that one of the big mistakes that we make in the entrepreneurial world is the only thing we used to keep score is money. Like, if you're making money or not making money, then you're winning or losing. And some of the people who are making money that I know today, who are the most successful people that I know in the world, like the most successful, became successful after a period of tremendous downturn and learning the lessons and understand.”

“As entrepreneurs, if you get too caught up in this system created around entrepreneurship today, that will become your biggest distraction.”

“What matters to me is living a life where I compare myself to myself and not other people. And I think one of the biggest diseases in entrepreneurship is comparing your weaknesses to other people's strengths and then trying to move on from there.”

“Today we're working towards a business of massive impact and the financials are going to be there because they are every time we have a massive impact, but it's not so much about money anymore. I know it'll be there and I know it'll be the multi-million dollar, maybe eight-figure, maybe even nine-figure business with what we're putting together. But the goal is doing it in a way that we are really excited about and having fun.”

“One of my biggest challenges to grow a business is to grow in spite of my immediate environment. And that's been one of the biggest things that I've had to learn to overcome, to still be able to get out there and do what is right for me in spite of it.”

“I think that one of the biggest things we deal with as entrepreneurs is doubt and this question of ‘can I do this, you know, will I be able to do this? Should I keep doing this?’ And I think it's one of those things that holds a lot of entrepreneurs back. In fact, I think it's one of those things that keeps a lot of entrepreneurs from being transparent and being real. It’s because we feel that massive imposter syndrome of like.”