The Business Expert: I Was Broken! How A 30 Year Old DAD Built A $10.3M Business From Nothing
Apr 29, 2024
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Hunter Hammonds, a business expert, shares his journey from a traumatic childhood to building a $10.3M business. He discusses changing your environment for success, fixing broken beliefs, and the hidden advantage of less privilege. Learn about finding strengths, trusting instincts, and the importance of balance in business and life.
Embracing stability and belonging in personal life can lead to transformative success amidst chaos.
Hunter highlights the significance of grit, resourcefulness, and relentless work ethic in achieving success.
Recognizing and prioritizing your strengths in business can lead to effective growth and long-term success.
Deep dives
The Journey of Overcoming Chaos in Childhood
Hunter Hammonds shares a turbulent childhood marked by his mother's addiction, police arrests, and unstable living situations. From witnessing his mother's drug addiction to his time in isolation in juvenile detention, he faced extreme challenges. The turning point came when he embraced stability in his personal life, finding comfort in a stable relationship which brought calmness amidst chaos.
Belief in Belonging and Self-Worth
At a critical age of 25-26, Hunter focused on building the belief that he belonged in rooms of success. Overcoming the need to prove himself amidst achievements like raising millions and successful businesses, he found stability in a relationship and embraced the sense of belonging, transforming his mindset.
Grit and Resourcefulness as Keys to Success
Hunter emphasizes the importance of grit, resourcefulness, and relentless work ethic as foundational to his success. Through challenges and setbacks, he maintained a resilient approach to problem-solving. Embracing stress as a catalyst for growth and turning setbacks into opportunities fueled his unwavering determination.
Evolving from Entitlement to Drive
Rejecting entitlement and embracing relentless drive, Hunter views starting from the back as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. He values hunger, recognizing that sustained effort and hunger for growth set him apart. By staying hungry and driven, he ensures his commitment to continuous growth and success.
Embracing Your Circle of Competence for Success
Being aware of your circle of competence and focusing on what you excel at can lead to success in business. By prioritizing areas where you have expertise and experience, you can build and grow businesses effectively. Recognizing your strengths and leveraging them strategically allows you to achieve long-term goals.
Balancing Work and Life with Integrity
Finding harmony between work and personal life is crucial for lasting success. Operating with honesty and integrity, even in competitive situations, contributes to sustainable business growth. Balancing the dedication to work with quality time for family showcases the importance of aligning personal values with professional endeavors.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:31 Hunter’s TRAUMATIC childhood.
20:27 Why childhood events hit you differently.
27:56 Your friends are holding you back!
32:43 How to change your environment so you can finally be successful.
37:48 The secret to winning no matter what.
46:10 How to fix your BROKEN beliefs!
55:06 The hidden advantage of being less privileged.
1:04:31 Find your strengths and weaknesses if you want to succeed.
1:11:35 Trust your guts and take action!
1:17:31 Never build a master plan if you want to succeed.
1:19:14 ALWAYS keep receipts.
1:25:08 How to successfully balance business and life.
About the video
Hunter had a tough childhood: From his mom being a meth addict, to dropping out of high school, and then getting arrested at 14 for selling drugs. But that was the turning point for him. Coming out of juvie at 17, he changed his environment and started building businesses following advice from 7 billionaires. Fast forward to now, he scaled his design agency, Everest to over $10M and has built multiple companies to 7 figures in the last 12 months.
In this episode, he shares how he changed his life around and the lessons he learned along the way.
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