Wealthy Way The Harsh Truths I Learned In 2025
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Jan 15, 2026 Brian Davila, an entrepreneur and business consultant, shares hard-won lessons from 2025. He emphasizes the importance of hiring top talent who can outperform you and the dangers of accepting low standards in business. Discover why setting clear metrics and enabling leaders to learn from mistakes is crucial for success. They also discuss the efficiency of focusing on fewer, high-ticket deals and the value of diversifying business ventures. Additionally, Ryan reflects on balancing work and family life, illustrating the importance of prioritizing personal connections.
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Hire Leaders And Let Them Lead
- Hire leaders who can run your business better than you and give them space to lead and learn.
- Set guardrails, avoid micromanaging, and only step in when systems break.
Low Standards Hide Million-Dollar Losses
- Accepting low standards hides massive opportunity costs and can cost millions.
- Raise standards, measure true metrics, and replace underperformance promptly.
Pay For Performance, Not Comfort
- Incentivize the right behaviors instead of paying fixed salaries that remove motivation.
- Return to pay-per-output or clear bonuses so teams compete and produce volume.