Episode Summary – The Launch Button Podcast: "How to Grow and Scale Your Life and Business"

In this motivational episode, the host breaks down the essential steps to personal and professional growth. Listeners are guided through a three-part framework: deciding to grow (which involves cutting off distractions), setting boundaries (especially with others), and building accountability through community. Through anecdotes like a fitness-focused cruise and entrepreneurial stories, the episode emphasizes the importance of structure, standards, and who you surround yourself with.

Key Highlights:

• Decide to Grow: Growth starts with making a firm decision to cut off what's no longer serving you—whether it's habits, people, or commitments.
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• Create Space: Like a plant needs sunlight and water, your goals need time and mental energy. Eliminate distractions to make room for progress.
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• Set Boundaries: Hold strong personal boundaries regardless of how others behave. Whether it's sticking to a sleep schedule or saying no to extra meetings, discipline is key.
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• You Teach People How to Treat You: By consistently enforcing your boundaries, others learn how to respect your time and energy.
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• Be Willing to Receive Help: Many love helping but struggle with accepting support—growth often requires both.
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• Power of Accountability: From scheduled workouts on a cruise to consistent training calls, being part of a like-minded community reinforces habits.
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• Raise Your Standards: Growth doesn’t happen by default—it’s a result of daily decisions and consistent action.
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• Entrepreneurial Reality: Business isn’t 9–5. It’s 24/7, and success comes faster when you're surrounded by the right people.
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• The Growth Equation: In today’s world, collaboration multiplies results—1 + 1 can equal 1,000 when aligned with the right mindset and team.

About the Host:

Hugh excels at helping entrepreneurs and executives who are on the path to manifesting their dreams - whether they are on the first steps of a launch or a giant leap forward as they level up their business. His podcast is dedicated to helping trustworthy, integral, and heart-centered entrepreneurs connect to the people who need them most.

Hugh Zaretsky, was an IT executive until his wake-up call came on 9/11. Realizing how short life can be, Hugh transitioned his career to become a real estate investor, international speaker, best-selling author, philanthropist, and advocate for empowering individuals. Hugh started investing in the precursor to Short-Term Rentals back in 2005. His expertise in cash-flowing properties (STR, SFH, and multi-family) has allowed him to successfully train over 12,500 real estate investors and entrepreneurs to complete profitable real estate transactions, launch businesses, or take them to the next level.

Hugh has been a certified real estate continuing education instructor in 4 different states. His latest book "The Launch Button" was an Amazon best seller in 4 categories including all of real estate. He recently spoke at the Humanity Summit in Portugal on the global issue of "Sustainable tourism (including STRs) and how to work with local communities". His dedication to mentoring and coaching aspiring entrepreneurs makes Hugh a highly sought-after speaker. Get ready to be inspired and gain invaluable insights from Hugh's wealth of experience.

http://www.HughZaretsky.com