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Entrepreneurship’s Toughest Test: Turning Setbacks into Success


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What happens when everything you’ve carefully planned falls apart? In this episode, co-hosts Marc Bernstein and Ang Onorato turn an unexpected guest cancellation into a powerful conversation on resilience, adaptability, and the lessons that emerge from life’s disruptions. Drawing from personal experiences—including a business lost to fire, navigating health challenges while running a business, and overcoming financial hardship—they explore how setbacks often pave the way for growth and transformation.

In this episode, Marc and Ang discuss:

  • The peaks and plummets of entrepreneurship and how to navigate them
  • The power of vulnerability in leadership and client relationships
  • Lessons from personal crises and how they shape business decisions
  • Why you don’t need to be perfect—just 1% ahead to make an impact
  • How to embrace uncertainty and turn setbacks into stepping stones

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or navigating personal challenges, this conversation is a reminder that resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about evolving.

Tune in and join the conversation. And if you found this episode valuable, share it with someone who might need to hear it!

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