The Dept. w/ Omar El-Takrori

Before you make your first million, do this! | The Dept. #84

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Jul 30, 2025
Discover the transformative lessons learned from reaching a million dollars in revenue. Learn how a mindset shift about investments can drive success. Understand the true costs of business growth and the crucial role of personal branding. Delve into the importance of effective team building and communication skills. Explore the significance of building trust through branding, especially on social media platforms. Embrace the challenges of entrepreneurship to unlock new opportunities that lead to personal and financial growth.
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INSIGHT

Accept The Cost Of Growth

  • Accept that growing a business to a million dollars will cost you money and effort.
  • Viewing business growth as a trade helps you embrace necessary investments without hesitation.
ADVICE

Hire To Multiply Your Efforts

  • Hire team members or contractors to take over tasks you are less skilled at.
  • This frees your focus to excel in your unique strengths and grow the business.
ANECDOTE

Hiring Help Unearths Hidden Value

  • Omar hired Mariela, who found $10,000 in unaccounted payments his first month.
  • This showed hiring smart people can improve and optimize your business unexpectedly.
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