From Millions in Debt to a $70M Company (My Turnaround Story)

How do you turn a startup that's millions of dollars in debt into a $70 million powerhouse? This is that story. From Millions in Debt to a $70M Company (My Turnaround Story). In this incredibly transparent interview, Influence Mobile CEO Daniel Todd shares the unfiltered story of how his company faced crippling debt, lawsuits, and being cut off by Facebook—and how one creative deal changed everything. This is a masterclass in resilience, creative problem-solving, and the power of persistence. You'll learn how he negotiated with angry creditors, the single pitch that convinced a major partner to prepay $500,000 a month to solve his cash flow crisis, and why he believes the most important thing you can do is hire for culture fit over skills to build a team with a near-zero attrition rate. Check out the company: https://www.influencemobile.com

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - My Company Was Millions of Dollars in Debt

05:48 - The Day Facebook Cut Us Off and Our Revenue Went to Zero

11:23 - The "Sliding Doors" Moment That Saved My Business

16:40 - My Wife & Investor Told Me to Quit (I Didn't Listen)

19:33 - How We Overcame Controversy and a Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit

28:12 - How I Convinced a Partner to Prepay Me $500k/Month

33:59 - The Power of Asking "Dumb" Questions in a Negotiation

36:42 - The Secret to Our 100% Employee Retention Rate

42:26 - My #1 Hiring Rule: Culture Fit Over Skills

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