I've Started 75+ Businesses: Here’s What Actually Matters | Ep. #162

In this episode, I'll walk you through the biggest lessons I've learned starting 75+ businesses over the past 15 years. From six to eight figures, I share real stories about making it happen, surviving setbacks, protecting your team, and learning when to say no. I talk about how I navigated some of the toughest moments in both business and life. If you're building or buying a business, these are the lessons I wish I had earlier.

Timestamps below. Enjoy!

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:11 The Role of a CE Owner

01:14 Lessons from Starting Businesses

03:04 The MIH Gene: Make It Happen

05:35 Knowing the Weeds

07:07 Insulating Your Employees

09:02 Cover Your Assets

09:42 Inventing a Rival

11:16 Capitalizing the Business

12:04 Taking Advice from the Right People

14:02 Seven to Eight Figure Lessons

15:14 Escaping the Spreadsheet

15:54 Lessons from Past Business Ventures

16:55 The Bitcoin Mining Boom

17:42 Balancing Business and Personal Life

18:35 Dealing with Difficult Customers

20:20 Managing Toxic Employees

21:13 The Importance of Rockstar Employees

23:13 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward

26:57 The Role of a CEO

29:25 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts