Episode September 14, 2026 18 min 51s

Why Most Entrepreneurs Are Playing the Wrong Game

In this conversation with Justin, I share how building an audience online transformed my business career, from raising capital and finding investors to hiring world class talent and launching entirely new companies. We dive into the opportunities that came from being radically transparent online and why I chose to focus on building businesses instead of becoming a full time media personality.

We also discuss how entrepreneurs should think about evaluating opportunities, why geography is still one of the most underrated business advantages, and how I approach starting, scaling, and shutting down companies. I break down the philosophy behind Sweaty Startups, choosing your competition, and why some of the best opportunities today are hiding in plain sight inside local markets.

We finish with a conversation about personal branding, content creation, media leverage, and how writing, podcasting, and short form content have made me a better communicator, leader, and operator. If you're interested in building wealth through business rather than chasing trends, this episode is packed with practical lessons.

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Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com

Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com

Self storage – https://boltstorage.com

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