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#116: Life After a 9-Figure Exit Jul 20, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Levi discuss the journey from running a successful business to navigating the complexities of a nine-figure exit. They share personal stories and lessons learned during this major life transition. The conversation touches on the emotional and practical aspects of stepping away from a daily operational role, dealing with sudden wealth, and finding new purpose and motivation.

Highlights:
"What would you do if one day you sold your business for millions of dollars and the next day you woke up with that kind of money in your bank account?"

"It felt like it was always six months out... there's just so many things that you just can't account for."

"I went from working 60 hours a week to zero, essentially zero."

"Ultimately, that's where The Founder Podcast was born because I'm like, Dude, I need something that gets me excited and gets me out of bed."

Timestamps:
00:00 - Selling a Business and Waking Up with Millions
02:36 - Believing in the Vision from the Beginning
04:13 - Balancing Risk and Reward in the Exit Decision
06:25 - The Long Process of Preparing for a Transaction
09:58 - The Emotional Toll of Leaving a Business Behind
13:28 - Leveraging the Podcast to Connect with Other Entrepreneurs
16:29 - Designing a Program to Help Business Owners Grow
20:24 - Seeing the Impact of the Coaching Program
26:12 - Offering Different Levels of Engagement and Support
30:02 - The Power of Community and Networking in the Program

Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us.

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Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com

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#115: The HOW of Building our $233M Rocket Ship Jul 13, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In today's episode, Chris Lee is joined by Julio Domenech. Chris shares his incredible journey from rock bottom to building a multi-million dollar business, while Julio brings his unique entrepreneurial insights from Puerto Rico. Together, they discuss the principles of scaling a business, the importance of influence, and the role of faith in their success. This episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs at all stages.

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Highlights:

"Most people will never experience rock bottom because they're scared of rock bottom. It was actually a blessing to experience it because I realized, man, it's really not that bad."

"Influence is the number one skill that anyone can develop. It applies to sales, marketing, recruiting, and building a team."

"If you want to build confidence, you have to be a person of your word. Start doing what you said you were going to do."

"God's blessings are like rain. It is constantly pouring out, but a lot of times we throw up an umbrella and block it out."

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Hitting Rock Bottom

03:13 The Blessing of Rock Bottom

09:00 Building a Business from the Garage

14:28 Developing a Five-Year Blueprint

17:59 The Role of Influence and Confidence

22:16 Importance of Integrity and Consistency

26:33 Integrating Faith into Business

30:40 Structuring a Large Organization

37:04 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action

43:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl

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/id1687030281S ⁠

Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠

YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

#114: The Exact Formula for Building Confidence and Selling More Jul 06, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! This episode is all about the importance of influence and how it can make or break your success. Today, Chris Lee breaks down how confidence is the root of influence and shares his personal tips on building both. You’ll hear about the significance of integrity and truth in developing confidence and becoming influential in all areas of life.

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Highlights:

"Your ability to influence others will be the difference between making it and falling flat on your face."

"Confidence is all about integrity, doing the things that we said we were going to do."

"Every time I do something that I said I was going to do, that's a vote in the confidence level."

"You gotta create a vision and an exact roadmap of how you get there."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Defining influence and its impact

4:30 - Confidence and its role in influence

7:00 - Building confidence through truth and integrity

9:30 - Actionable steps to increase confidence and influence

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/id1687030281S ⁠

Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠

YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

#113: Maximize Your Business Potential: Highlights from Our Growth Workshop Jul 02, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! Today, Chris and Daryl Kelly, a seasoned business strategist, discuss the transformative power of strategic decision-making in business. Throughout the episode, Chris and Daryl explore the critical importance of having a clear and actionable vision, the role of environmental factors in business success, and practical insights on financial structuring and organizational management. This episode is not only a deep dive into strategic growth but also offers valuable lessons on aligning business goals with personal values to foster both professional and personal development.

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Highlights:

"Vision without action is merely a dream. Vision with action can change the world."

"Charge more for the experience you provide. It’s about who values you and what you offer."

"Your environment impacts your growth. Change it, and you change your path."

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction and a case study

1:33 - The Importance of Understanding 'Why' in Business

3:17 - Defining Personal and Business Goals

4:54 - How Clear Goals Motivate and Drive Business Progress

8:22 - The Role of Environmental Influence on Business Success

13:27 - Overcoming Challenges and Transforming Your Mindset

16:08 - The Dynamics of Pay Structure and Employee Incentives

19:49 - The Impact of Pay Structures on Business Scalability and Profitability

23:36 - Building Effective Organizational Structures

27:24 - The Power of Role Definitions in Scaling a Business

30:02 - Recap and Closing Thoughts

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/id1687030281S ⁠

Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠

YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

#112: 4 Simple Ways to Transform Your Sales Jun 25, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! Today, we discuss the four principles of closing that can transform your sales approach. These principles, developed through years of sales experience, are designed to help you make more effective sales and achieve financial success. We’ll discuss how understanding and committing to these principles can make a significant impact on your sales performance.

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Highlights:

"A principle is something that, if broken, always has a consequence."

"The goal is to eliminate maybes and get a definite yes or no."

"Buying is always an emotional experience backed by logic."

"Truth is the only way that we can make change."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the Four Principles

01:34 - Understanding Rules vs. Principles

04:06 - Principle #1: Yes or No, No Maybes

06:09 - The 10-80-10 Rule in Sales

10:57 - Handling Maybes and Respecting Time

13:23 - The Importance of Being Okay with a No

18:11 - Evaluating Your Own Decision-Making Process

20:30 - Principle #2: Strike When the Iron is Hot

27:03 - Emotional vs. Logical Buying Decisions

29:28 - Principle #3: 100% Deal Done

34:12 - Principle #4: Quit Lying to Yourself

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/id1687030281S ⁠

Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠

YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

#111: Income Statement Explained and How to Use it to Grow Jun 21, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the financials of your business, focusing on building an income statement and conducting a break even analysis. Learn how to effectively assess your sales, costs, and margins to ensure your business is scalable and profitable.

https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop

Highlights:

"Not understanding the financials of your business could be costing you millions."

"There’s the traditional way to look at it with GAAP accounting principles, and then there’s the business owner way."

"Every dollar collected would mean 45 cents to the bottom line once you're breaking even."

"For every dollar I spend on marketing, it's going to equal $40 in revenue."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Importance of Understanding Financials

03:45 - Basics of an Income Statement

05:20 - Understanding Sales and Cost of Goods Sold

08:00 - Gross Profit and Gross Margin Explained

10:00 - Calculating Cost of Acquisition (CAC)

13:30 - Breakeven Analysis Breakdown

17:50 - Scaling Your Business Effectively

20:30 - Impact of Fixed Costs on Breakeven

24:00 - Workshop Announcement and Closing Remarks

Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us.

https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl

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/id1687030281S ⁠

Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠

YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

#110: Forget Stocks: Invest in Yourself for Maximum Returns Jun 17, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast. In today’s episode, we have a very special guest. Meet Ryan Pineda, a real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth pro. Ryan shares his journey from flipping houses to launching Wealth Con, a premier event for entrepreneurs and real estate investors. He shares the secrets behind his success, the importance of investing in personal education, and innovative lead-generation strategies. Join us to learn how you can take your business and investments to the next level.

https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop

Highlights:

"You are broke because you are not investing in your personal education."

"The best way to use your money is to invest in yourself."

"Real estate pays you in five different ways: appreciation, depreciation, interest, principal buy-down, and cash flow."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Multifaceted Wealth of Real Estate

01:37 - Pineda's Entrepreneurial Journey

02:19 - Concept and Impact of Wealth Con

04:46 - Importance of Personal Education

10:30 - Who Should Attend Wealth Con?

14:17 - Lead Generation for Real Estate

16:57 - Economics of Real Estate Leads

24:07 - Power of SubTo Real Estate Deals

34:41 - BTS of Hosting a Large Conference

42:29 - Ripple Effect of Branding and Events

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/id1687030281S ⁠

Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠

YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

#108: This 5 Year Growth Strategy Will Transform Your Business Jun 14, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast. Today, we break down the secrets behind my 5-year growth strategy. Discover how I turned my garage startup into a $233 million enterprise without borrowing a dime. Learn the essential steps to create a clear roadmap for your business, scale your sales and operations, and build an efficient organizational structure.

https://nextlevelhomepros.com/june25thworkshop Highlights: "Most people overestimate what they can do in one to two years and vastly underestimate what they can do in five years." "You are losing millions of dollars because you do not have a clear strategy or plan." "Building great relationships gives you great opportunities." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the 5-Year Growth Strategy 02:00 - The Garage Startup to Million-Dollar Success 03:45 - The Perfect Timeframe: Five Years 05:30 - Building the Accountability Chart 08:15 - Scaling Your Sales Organization 12:00 - The Law of Management 15:30 - Fulfillment and Operations Planning 18:00 - Back Office Essentials 19:30 - Creating a Vision Map 20:15 - Assigning Hats and Responsibilities

Looking to scale your business?

Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures?

Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl 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/id1687030281S⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

#109: 5 Brutally Honest Business Truths Jun 14, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of the Founder Podcast. Today, we're diving into five pieces of brutally honest advice that took my business from zero to $233 million a year. These truths include the importance of quality discipline, the pitfalls of trying to impress others, and the critical nature of having a compelling vision. Join me as we explore these essential lessons that will help you scale your business to the next level.

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Highlights "Quit trying to impress others. This is actually the exact reason why your business isn't growing."

"Your business will pay you dividends for many years if you choose to sacrifice your own personal self-ego driven interests."

"You can't recruit because your vision sucks. The reason you are not attracting great talent is because your vision fails to envelop others."

"Your business is a reflection of you. Discipline in all areas of your life will reflect in your business."

Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the episode and the topic of brutally honest advice. 01:45 - Hard truth #1: Quit trying to impress others. 05:07 - Importance of reinvesting profits for growth. 09:22 - Hard truth #2: You can't recruit because your vision sucks. 13:45 - Creating a compelling five-year roadmap. 14:17 - Hard truth #3: Track your KPIs religiously. 18:32 - The difference between leading and lagging indicators. 19:42 - Hard truth #4: SOPs won't create themselves. 24:05 - Practical steps for creating effective SOPs. 26:55 - Hard truth #5: Your business is a reflection of you. Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl 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/id1687030281S⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

#107: Beyoncé’s Dad Shares His Success Blueprint: Mathew Knowles Interview Jun 07, 2024

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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast. In today’s conversation, we’re joined with Mathew Knowles, the visionary behind Destiny's Child and Beyoncé's meteoric rise. Mathew shares his journey from corporate America to becoming a powerhouse in the music industry, offering invaluable lessons on success, brand building, and resilience. Tune in to hear Mathew's thoughts on family, fame, and the future of music.

Highlights:
"You have to build a brand before you can cash in on it."

"Being talented isn't enough; you need star power, hit songs, and a strategic approach."

"It's the crazy ones that typically break the mold and do incredible things."

Timestamps:
00:00 - Transitioning from Corporate America to Music
02:27 - Proudly Known as Beyoncé’s Dad
04:11 - Stepping Off the Fortune 200
07:56 - Building a Brand in the Music Industry
13:24 - Targeting the World Market
17:43 - The Evolution of Destiny's Child
31:23 - Handling Family Dynamics in Business
41:56 - Risk-Taking and Financial Struggles
45:18 - Understanding the Realities of the Music Industry
52:20 - Public Speaking and Empowering the Next

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Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com ⁠

Apply for our next Mastermind:h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com⁠

Golf with Chris h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com⁠Watch my

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YouTube - @thefounderspodcast

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