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#65: Addict to Entrepreneur: Turning Addiction into #1 Rehab Center in the World: Richard Taite

09 Jan 2024

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In this heartwarming episode of The Founder podcast, we're chatting with the inspiring Richard Taite, the mind behind Cliffside Malibu. He opens up about his emotional journey, including the highs and lows of selling his beloved business. Richard shares his personal struggles with addiction and how it led to the creation of Carrara Treatment Wellness and Spa. His approach to addiction treatment, blending top-notch care with a focus on co-occurring disorders, is truly insightful. Get ready for an episode filled with genuine reflections and Richard's unique perspective on recovery and wellness! Highlights: "Just because you have money doesn't make the problems go away." "We're teaching self-care and self-love because... I've never met a person who wanted to kill themselves with drugs and alcohol who loved themselves." "You have to understand that there's nothing to get, there's only to give." Timestamps: 01:22 Selling the Business and the Aftermath 06:27 Richard's Battle with Addiction 09:54 Childhood Trauma and the Root of Addiction 13:19 First Encounter with Drugs and Escaping Trauma 16:00 Homelessness and the Cycle of Addiction 21:31 Overcoming Guilt and Building a Strong Culture 29:34 Preventing Addiction and Fixing the Family Unit 34:48 Building a Strong Culture and Accountability 41:25 Carrera Treatment Wellness and Spa 48:19 Overcoming Depression and Finding Purpose Live Links: 🚀 Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com 🤯 Apply for our next Mastermind https://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⛳️ Golf with Chris https://www.golfwithchris.com 🎤 Watch my latest Podcast Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2?si=dc252f8540ee4b05 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thefounderspodcast

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