In this episode, I'll walk you through the biggest lessons I've learned starting 75+ businesses over the past 15 years. From six to eight figures, I share real stories about making it happen, surviving setbacks, protecting your team, and learning when to say no. I talk about how I navigated some of the toughest moments in both business and life. If you're building or buying a business, these are the lessons I wish I had earlier.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:11 The Role of a CE Owner 01:14 Lessons from Starting Businesses 03:04 The MIH Gene: Make It Happen 05:35 Knowing the Weeds 07:07 Insulating Your Employees 09:02 Cover Your Assets 09:42 Inventing a Rival 11:16 Capitalizing the Business 12:04 Taking Advice from the Right People 14:02 Seven to Eight Figure Lessons 15:14 Escaping the Spreadsheet 15:54 Lessons from Past Business Ventures 16:55 The Bitcoin Mining Boom 17:42 Balancing Business and Personal Life 18:35 Dealing with Difficult Customers 20:20 Managing Toxic Employees 21:13 The Importance of Rockstar Employees 23:13 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward 26:57 The Role of a CEO 29:25 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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