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How This Entrepreneur Discovered the Value of Humility
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How this entrepreneur discovered the value of humility
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'You Have to Get Knocked Around a Little:' How This Entrepreneur Discovered the Value of Humility.
Kent Clothier joins The Jeff Fenster Show to share how he overcame financial ruin by swallowing his pride. The entrepreneur and real estate investor shares his remarkable journey from making millions to facing financial ruin within two years.
Key Takeaways
Humility Over Pride: Clothier's financial decline was mainly due to his pride and an underestimation of what he didn't know. He stresses the importance of humility and learning from failures.
The Litigation Pitfall: Clothier advises against litigation, emphasizing that it's more about finding solutions than winning or losing.
Reverse Wholesaling Strategy: After facing setbacks, Clothier rebuilt his business using the "reverse wholesaling" concept. He accentuates the importance of converting hustle into a structured business through effective systems and processes.
Emphasis on Core Values: Clothier underscores the significance of core values in guiding actions and decisions. His family's values revolve around their purpose, beliefs, and principles they'd stand by unflinchingly.
Resilience and Resourcefulness: Clothier's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the need to be resourceful in the face of adversity.
The Jeff Fenster Show: Hosted by serial entrepreneur Jeff Fenster, the show delves into the stories of remarkable individuals who have carved their paths to success.
Shark Tank's Most Successful Brand of All Time Wasn't Even Supposed to Be a Business at First. Here's How It Became One With $1 Billion in Lifetime Revenue.
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Randy Goldberg and David Heath co-founded Bombas, a comfort-focused sock and apparel brand on a mission to help those in need, after an eye-opening discovery on Facebook.
Key Takeaways
When Heath discovered that socks were the No. 1 most requested item in homeless shelters, he and Goldberg started carrying socks to give to those in need.
Soon, they realized there was an opportunity to help more people with a mission-oriented company operating on a buy-one-give-one model.
They went on "Shark Tank" and struck a deal with Daymond John, who fully understood their vision and the potential within the direct-to-consumer space.
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Apple announces the release of the new MacBook Pro and iMac, promising to the most advanced chips ever built for a personal computer. Now, that’s a big claim, but if there’s a company that can deliver, it’s Apple. #AppleEvent
Introducing the new MacBook Pro lineup and iMac with the most advanced chips ever built for a personal computer. Say hello to M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max—the latest breakthroughs in Apple silicon! #AppleEvent
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook)
1:13 AM • Oct 31, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith held back tears during an update on the massive E. coli outbreak in Calgary which has sickened hundreds of children. The province announced affected families will be receiving financial help from the government.
@ctvnews Alberta Premier Danielle Smith got emotional during an update on the massive E.coli outbreak in Calgary that has sickened hundreds of chil... See more
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