Money Stories Hollis Carter: Scaling Without Selling Your Soul - Money Stories Ep 6
Apr 22, 2025
Hollis Carter, co-founder of the Baby Bathwater Institute, discusses the transformative power of relational wealth for entrepreneurs. He shares insights on how emotional plateaus often hinder growth, highlighting the importance of genuine connections over mere tactics. Hollis reflects on overcoming dyslexia and the creative problem-solving it fosters. He emphasizes the need for authentic relationships that can radically shift success and well-being, revealing how a supportive community can fuel both personal and professional growth.
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Master Saying No
- Value your time highly and say no often; this becomes a superpower in managing your commitments.
- Make every time investment worthy, especially when others are financially and time-invested like in Baby Bathwater events.
Entrepreneurship Born from Dyslexia
- Hollis Carter was wildly dyslexic and struggled with traditional schooling but thrived outside of it with street smarts and entrepreneurial activities.
- His dad encouraged him with a lawnmower business, which taught him early entrepreneurship and the value of independence.
Break the Last-Minute Cycle
- Avoid waiting for last-minute deadlines to create motivation; it burns you out and is unsustainable.
- Learn to say no to deals and protect your mental health to avoid destructive stress cycles.
