Episode 10: From 4 Layoffs to $218k - The Non-Linear Path to Business Success

After getting laid off for the 4th time in 2.5 years as a dad of 4, I knew something had to change. This episode is the complete, unfiltered story of how I went from corporate instability to building a business that generated $218k in just 4.5 months.

What You'll Learn:

• The exact timeline from layoff #4 to business breakthrough
• Why my first business idea failed and what I learned from it
• The non-linear iteration process that led to finding the right business model
• What I did right vs. what I would do differently
• The specific mistakes you can avoid in your own journey
• How I validated a business model that was actually worth the effort

Key Takeaways:This isn't a "quit your job and get rich quick" story. It's about the messy, non-linear reality of building something while supporting a family. You'll hear about the false starts, the pivots, the moments of doubt, and the breakthrough that changed everything.

Perfect for: Parent entrepreneurs, anyone dealing with job instability, aspiring business owners looking for real (not Instagram-perfect) success stories.

Timeline covered: Corporate layoffs → initial business ideas → iteration and failures → finding the right model → 0 to $218k growth

Real lessons from real mistakes. No sugar-coating, just the truth about what it takes to build a business as a parent.

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