This episode: Turning Pain into Purpose: Nate Wilde’s Leap from Frustrated Employee to Global Connector.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Introduction and Purpose of the Show (0:00)

• Host Drew Deraney introduces Guest Nate Wilde, thanking Steve Ramona for introducing them.
• Drew outlines the criteria for guests: good human being, contributing to society, and being unique.
• Discussion on the linear vs. circuitous path in life and the three types of men: blind spots, victim, and proactive.
• Drew describes the transformation from being a victim to taking massive action and becoming a stronger person.

Nate's Journey from Victim to Entrepreneur (2:22)

• Nate thanks Drew and mentions Steve Ramona's role in connecting them.
• Nate reflects on his past, being naive and feeling like a victim in his early 20s.
• He shares his experience living in Southern California, feeling like a victim despite seeing opportunities.
• Nate describes the shift from being a victim to taking action, leading to his interest in entrepreneurship.

First Steps into Entrepreneurship (4:22)

• Nate discusses his first big move at a mid-level SaaS company, proposing an AI and automation system.
• The company appreciated the idea but asked Nate to continue his current role.
• Nate's disappointment led him to pursue entrepreneurship as a loan officer.
• He enjoyed the control and creativity in his role as a loan officer, which inspired his next steps.

Transition to Podcast Monetization (6:09)

• Nate talks about a friend, Josh, who invited him to work on podcast monetization.
• Nate describes the shift from working with Josh to starting his own venture.
• Nate's focus on building relationships and trust through events and retreats.
• The expansion of his business to include various types of events and webinars.

First Retreat and Event Planning (8:02)

• Nate details the first retreat, a joint venture with Josh Tapp and other hosts in Orlando.
• The event included experiential activities like kayaking and was well received.
• Nate emphasizes the importance of filling events with the right people and building referral partnerships.
• The success of the first retreat led to more events and a focus on relat...