In this engaging episode of The Get Shit Done Podcast, John Morris and Tim Ward interview John Cerasani as they dive deep into John's inspiring journey from being a college athlete to becoming a successful entrepreneur and blackjack master. John shares insights into his early life as the son of a high school football coach, his transition from sports to the insurance industry, and eventually building a company that caught the eye of private equity firms, leading to a multi-million dollar exit. He also explores his gambling strategies, particularly in blackjack, and the importance of essential disciplines like money management and betting limits. John's story is one of resilience, strategic thinking, and always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Tune in to hear John's take on maximizing potential, creating new opportunities, and, of course, getting shit done.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• From Athlete to Entrepreneur: John Cerasani shares his transition from being a college athlete to a successful entrepreneur, showing how lessons from sports shaped his business mindset.
• Building a Successful Company: John discusses how he built a company that attracted the attention of private equity firms, ultimately leading to a multi-million dollar exit.
• Strategic Thinking and Resilience: John highlights the importance of resilience and strategic thinking in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.
• Gambling and Money Management: He shares insights into his blackjack strategies, emphasizing the significance of money management and setting betting limits.
• Maximizing Potential: John’s story is a testament to pushing boundaries, maximizing personal and professional potential, and creating new opportunities.
• The Power of Discipline: His journey underscores the value of discipline, whether in business, sports, or gambling, as a key to success.

QUOTES

• "You look at like these pauses you've had in your life and where it's like, almost like chicken little, the sky's falling. And then you look back and think about all those sleepless nights... how big of a fucking deal was it?"
• "We put out things in seminars... and we get messages back that you've helped me and my wife. You've helped me quit drinking. You've helped me with my weight. You've helped me with my job."
• "If you're a blackjack player and it's not working for you, if you're losing, I mean, just go and figure this out... guys, it's 12 pages, read the book."
• "Would you rather be happy or would you rather be rich? Definitely my answer without hesitation was happy."
• "You live your whole life in a way where that's who I was always looking to for approval... you don't have that anymore."

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction
09:30 College Football Journey: Notre Dame to Northwestern
36:07 Transitioning to a New Career
37:21 Job Offers and Career Decisions
37:44 Mentorship and Career Growth
38:18 Insurance Industry Insights
38:59 Transition to Entrepreneurship
42:03 Challenges and Realizations
42:44 Starting a Business
44:53 Work Ethic and Success
47:54 Balancing Work and Life
51:24 Client Relationships and Differentiation
01:13:45 Client Credibility and Industry Challenges
01:14:37 Understanding Multipliers and Revenue Models
01:21:20 Navigating Employment Contracts and Equity
01:24:54 Financial Strategies and Personal Reflections
01:35:13 Negotiating Deals and Legal Insights
01:54:17 Reflecting on Life's Turning Points
01:55:08 Transitioning Competitive Nature to Business
01:55:29 The Reality of Professional Sports
01:58:05 Exploring the World of Blackjack
01:58:53 Social Media and Personal Branding
02:04:51 The Concept of Gen Pop
02:08:30 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Life
02:16:27 The Ups and Downs of Gambling
02:22:01 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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