The Kendo Philosophy of a 7-Figure Bootstrapper

How can an ancient martial art make you a better entrepreneur? For Ray Blakney, it’s all about The Kendo Philosophy of a 7-Figure Bootstrapper. In this deep dive, the successful founder explains how the discipline and long-term mindset of Kendo (Japanese fencing) are the secret to his success. Learn why there are no shortcuts to the top of the mountain and how this unique philosophy can transform your approach to building a business. Check out the company: https://livelingua.com

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - From Peace Corps to 7-Figure Bootstrapper

03:44 - The Secret to Becoming Fluent in Any Language

06:18 - How Traveling The World Unlocks Business Ideas

08:47 - "Seven Years to Seven Figures": Our Bootstrapping Story

11:18 - How to Run a 150-Person Remote Team

13:52 - Why You Need a Native Speaker to Learn Culture

16:39 - The Language Learning Mistake Everyone Makes

19:17 - Funny Travel Stories: When Your "Secret Language" Fails

21:51 - Adventures in Morocco

24:32 - My Camel Tried to Hurt Me

27:07 - Why the Food in Gibraltar is Awful

29:43 - The Kendo Philosophy for Entrepreneurs

32:06 - How Kendo Perfectly Explains a Sales Funnel

34:39 - The "Millionaire Next Door" Mindset

37:12 - The Unsexy Habits of Real Millionaires

39:48 - I Started a Chocolate Factory for the Price of a Car

42:27 - The Truth About Manufacturing in China

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