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!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:11 The Role of a CE Owner01:14 Lessons from Starting Businesses03:04 The MIH Gene: Make It Happen05:35 Knowing the Weeds07:07 Insulating Your Employees09:02 Cover Your Assets09:42 Inventing a Rival11:16 Capitalizing the Business12:04 Taking Advice from the Right People14:02 Seven to Eight Figure Lessons15:14 Escaping the Spreadsheet15:54 Lessons from Past Business Ventures16:55 The Bitcoin Mining Boom17:42 Balancing Business and Personal Life18:35 Dealing with Difficult Customers20:20 Managing Toxic Employees21:13 The Importance of Rockstar Employees23:13 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward26:57 The Role of a CEO29:25 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

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