174: From Trailer Park to 20 Thriving Businesses with Preston Brown - 8FE

May 1, 2025

Preston Brown, an acclaimed entrepreneur and speaker from El Paso, shares his journey from humble beginnings to managing over 20 thriving businesses. He discusses the key differences between seven-figure and eight-figure entrepreneurs, emphasizing the necessity of continuous learning and viewing challenges as growth opportunities. Brown outlines his seven stages of entrepreneurship and explains the importance of automation in scaling operations. Additionally, he humorously compares airplane maintenance to urban traffic, providing entertaining insights into both business and life.

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ADVICE

Stop Managing By Crisis

Entrepreneurs stuck at 7 figures fail to keep learning and managing by crisis.
Focus on problem-solving by stepping back to see your business clearly.

ANECDOTE

Pool Business Born From Frustration

Preston launched a pool servicing business out of frustration with poor service.
He hired top people from competitors and grew it by offering free service months.

ADVICE

Say Yes To Discover Passion

Say "yes" to all opportunities early on to discover what you enjoy.
Start saying "no" to less enjoyable tasks once you identify your passions.

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This episode is part of the 8FE (8-figure entrepreneur) series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark.

Stuck at 6 or 7 figures?

In this episode of Beyond A Million, Brad sits down with Preston Brown to unpack why most entrepreneurs struggle to break the 8-figure ceiling—and what it actually takes to get there.

Preston Brown is a highly successful entrepreneur, speaker, and business mentor based in El Paso, Texas. Known for his expertise in scaling and automating businesses, he manages a diverse portfolio of companies that collectively generate over nine figures—more than $200 million—in annual revenue. His ventures span various industries, including real estate and finance. Preston began his entrepreneurial journey while still in college, earning more than his professors and eventually dropping out to focus on building businesses full-time. Preston is celebrated for his innovative approach to business, emphasizing automation and optimization to create sustainable growth. He has mentored hundreds of CEOs and entrepreneurs, helping them scale their companies profitably. In addition to his business achievements, Preston is a sought-after speaker and mentor, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and community impact.

In this insight-packed interview, Preston outlines his problem-solving framework and shares the seven stages of entrepreneurship, explaining that each requires different solutions and automation strategies.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:20 What 7-figure entrepreneurs are doing wrong
00:05:38 Managing multiple businesses
00:15:40 Automating business processes
00:31:41 Seven stages of entrepreneurship
00:45:00 Focusing on big problems
00:53:23 Preston’s problem-solving framework
01:06:39 Private jets and lifestyle
01:24:07 Outro

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🔹 Preston’s Podcast & Socials: https://linktr.ee/problemstoprofit

🔹 Preston’s Business Resources: https://linktr.ee/PrestonResources

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