Tom Telford: Turning Early Adversity Into Entrepreneurial Fuel

In this powerful episode of Case Studies, Casey Baugh sits down with serial entrepreneur and mental health advocate Tom Telford. Together they explore how early struggles, grit, and mentorship shaped Tom’s journey from a self-doubting “problem kid” to a visionary operator and investor.Tom opens up about overcoming learning disabilities, finding refuge in athletics, and redefining himself through hard work and self-awareness. He shares how he navigated life-changing failures, the importance of mentorship, and the mindset shifts that helped him build and exit a company serving over 500 institutional clients.Whether you’re battling self-doubt, seeking purpose, or scaling a business, this episode delivers invaluable lessons on resilience, identity, and impact.📌 Chapters00:00 | Introduction & Tom’s Mission00:43 | The Power of Storytelling & Real Influence02:12 | The Cost of Excellence & Feedback05:30 | Why Tom Returned to Operating06:35 | Notes, Wisdom, and Success Clues11:15 | Early Adversity: School & Identity Struggles12:46 | Coping Mechanisms & Sports as an Outlet18:00 | Identity Crisis After Injury19:32 | Faith, Principles & Rebuilding24:38 | Mission Experience & Personal Transformation29:26 | Mentorship & Lasting Impact40:52 | Returning Home & Writing a Life Plan44:46 | Reuniting With Liza & Finding Motivation47:26 | First Jobs & Building Confidence52:23 | Mastering Sales & Moving to Institutional Clients57:00 | Cold Calling at the Kids’ Table & Breaking Through01:03:12 | Scaling to 500+ Clients & Selling the Company01:11:00 | Reflections on Success, Mentorship & GratitudeConnect with Us:📸 Instagram: case.studies.podcast🎥 YouTube: Case Studies with Casey Baugh🌐 Website: www.casestudiespod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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