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