Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Be Broken Once

May 8, 2025 · 41 min · Episode 335 · 40.0 MB

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2024 brought me to my knees.

After a year of burnout, broken systems, and personal wake-up calls, I realized something most people never talk about:

Sometimes, getting your ass kicked is the only way forward.

In this raw and honest conversation with Selah Hirsch, I unpack the hard reset that forced me to rethink everything—from how I lead, to how I sell, to how I live.

We talk about: 🔥 The silent power of pruning seasons

🔥 Why “mindset” isn’t enough

🔥 Launching Master the Close after sitting on it for YEARS

🔥 The true meaning of fulfillment vs. success

🔥 Why entrepreneurs need to stop chasing and start aligning

Whether you’re in a rough season or just came out of one, this episode will meet you where you are.

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