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John Brink shares his extraordinary journey from surviving Nazi-occupied Holland as a child to building the largest secondary lumber manufacturer in Canada with just $25.47 and a dream. He reveals how discovering his ADHD later in life helped him reframe what others saw as a limitation into what he now calls his "superpower."

• Surviving in war-torn Holland during Nazi occupation as a child, witnessing Allied bombings and suffering through hunger and cold
• Arriving in Canada with virtually nothing and working his way up from cleaner to mill superintendent in just 18 months
• Building Brink Forest Products and expanding into four business "silos" including lumber, logistics, real estate, and media
• Discovering his ADHD at age 57 and embracing it as a strength rather than a limitation
• Becoming North America's oldest competitive bodybuilder at 84 while continuing to lead his companies
• Taking a controversial stand against fraudulent industry practices that nearly bankrupted him
• Finding fulfillment through giving back to the community and creating opportunities for others

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Lem Garcia shares his journey of building one of Southern California's fastest growing personal injury law firms from scratch, discussing the risks, challenges, and rewards of entrepreneurship. He details his path from being heavily in debt to creating a successful business through determination, resourcefulness, and strategic marketing.

• Taking risks is essential to entrepreneurial success
• Starting a business is like flying a plane—getting off the ground takes the most energy
• The first year of business is the hardest, especially when revenue is delayed
• Local SEO and customer reviews were key growth drivers in the early stages
• The legal industry faces increasingly competitive and expensive marketing challenges
• Creating free content on social media is an effective strategy for those with limited budgets
• Immigrant mentality provided a foundation of frugality, hard work, and problem-solving
• Finding harmony between business and family means other interests often take a backseat
• "This too shall pass" serves as a guiding principle through both challenges and successes
• Express gratitude even for difficulties, viewing them as opportunities for growth

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Chris Anderson welcomes Jeremy Hill, a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in private markets who has facilitated over $2 billion in deals through JB Capital. Their conversation offers profound insights on entrepreneurship, faith, family values, and maintaining character in business.

• Private markets defined as everything beyond traditional stocks and bonds - from private equity to small businesses to alternative investments
• When seeking investors, look beyond money for partners who bring additional value through connections, experience, or industry knowledge
• The best business partnerships accelerate growth through resources beyond just financial capital
• Jeremy initially pursued becoming a doctor not for medicine but for the lifestyle and respect it commanded
• Traditional values like dressing well, speaking properly, and maintaining manners still matter in business
• Throw out the concept of "work-life balance" and focus instead on harmony and consistent quality time with family
• Marriage during entrepreneurship requires choosing each other repeatedly despite career uncertainties
• Faith provides essential alignment and foundation for leadership in business and family
• A resurgence of traditional values and appreciation for small business is emerging among younger generations
• Growth requires struggle - wear your challenges as a badge of honor rather than avoiding discomfort

Connect with Jeremy on social media @JeremyBHill or through JB Capital's website to learn more about his work in private markets and men's leadership groups.

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Carey shares powerful insights on how a clear business vision leads to entrepreneurial success and personal fulfillment. She draws from her journey of transforming from a corporate employee to a successful entrepreneur who helps others clarify their vision and achieve their goals.

• Turning a written vision into reality through clarity and purpose
• Why many entrepreneurs are running "expensive hobbies" rather than profitable businesses
• Using vision to distinguish between opportunities that align with your goals and those that don't
• The importance of setting real revenue targets tied to specific outcomes rather than arbitrary numbers
• How vision encompasses seven life areas: faith, family, friends, fitness, fun, finances, and field
• Finding your purpose hidden within your vision writing
• Looking three years ahead when creating your vision to make it more tangible and achievable
• Maintaining resilience through challenges when your vision is compelling enough

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Amanda Johnson, the Story Oracle, shares her journey of founding Saved by Story and how entrepreneurs can break free from limiting narratives to achieve greater success and fulfillment. Her insights blend storytelling techniques with entrepreneurial wisdom to help business owners navigate challenges and transform their professional journeys.

• Origin of the Story Oracle brand stemming from Amanda's vision in 2007 to help people tell their stories
• How entrepreneurship functions as a spiritual journey, exposing our strengths and weaknesses
• Breaking free from the "messenger matrix" by creating your own unique business path
• Finding harmony rather than balance between business ambitions and family life
• Identifying and disrupting story loops that keep entrepreneurs stuck in patterns
• Developing character awareness and narrator perspective to rewrite limiting stories
• Embracing uncomfortable emotions as part of the growth process
• Celebrating the discovery of loops as evidence you're already breaking free

Check out savedbystoryhouse.com/foreshadows for free resources on stopping story loops and saving your story, or connect with Amanda at the-story-oracle.com to learn how to apply these concepts in your specific domain.

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Navigating entrepreneurship requires more than hustle – it demands a CEO's compass to guide you past blind spots and toward true success. Deb Coviello shares critical insights on finding your direction while building a sustainable business.

• Understanding your leadership style and unique value before diving into business activities
• Building a network early rather than waiting until you need clients
• Standing out through differentiation instead of competing on the same terms as others
• Developing a relationship-based approach to sales that doesn't feel pushy
• Creating systems to maintain connections and nurture relationships over time
• Investing in yourself through coaching and personal development
• Learning from "failures" by seeing them as valuable redirections
• Identifying your true strengths through the entrepreneurial journey
• Focusing on peace of mind rather than solely pursuing financial results
• Approaching business with patience, persistence, and genuine care for connections

Connect with Deb Coviello on LinkedIn or visit dropinceo.com to subscribe to her newsletter. Her book "The CEO's Compass" is available on Amazon and now as an audiobook.

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Tom Altman shares his transformative career journey from radio DJ to tech entrepreneur and fractional executive, reflecting on life lessons learned along the way.

• Started as a radio DJ before transitioning to web development in the late 1990s
• Witnessed the evolution of radio from manual operations to fully automated systems
• Built early e-commerce platforms and shopping carts when online purchasing was just emerging
• Worked with newspaper and TV station managing technical aspects during weather emergencies
• Transitioned to e-commerce and ERP implementation for 10-12 years
• After being let go from corporate positions twice, found greater happiness in the fractional executive space
• Helps businesses access C-suite expertise without full-time executive costs
• Discusses the challenge of balancing client work with networking and business development
• Uses time-blocking and AI tools to maintain productivity and organization
• Emphasizes that family should never be sacrificed for work
• Believes authentic connections and relationships matter more than digital distractions

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Mastering your messaging is crucial for entrepreneurs looking to stand out in a crowded space. Michael Drew discusses the importance of understanding your soul purpose, developing clear brand values, and creating compelling narratives to effectively connect with your audience.

• Importance of mastering your messaging for success
• Understanding and discovering your soul purpose
• Overcoming self-limiting beliefs and societal conditioning
• Defining core values as a roadmap for business
• Utilizing storytelling to create impactful branding
• Creating a character diamond for clear brand identity
• Crafting memorable phrases that resonate with the audience

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