Alex sits down with nationally acclaimed speaker, financial planner, author, coach, entrepreneur and CEO, Jason Smith, to discuss how a diagnosis of a complex heart condition at the age of 29 opened Jason’s eyes and led him from a revenue-generator to the creator and CEO of multiple, self-managing companies. Notes: Jason’s many hats How one company branched out into five Following in his father’s footsteps - whether he wanted to or not How a sudden heart condition diagnosis at 29 years old opened his eyes to what was really important Going from revenue maker to the creator of self-managing companies What it was like to “die” on the operating table Having to say your goodbyes Raising kids with blue-collar values in a white-collar world The 80/20 Rule and building the right team with the right processes Jason’s unique ability Personal development and “thinking about your thinking” Lightning Round Links: Jason’s LinkedInThe JL Smith Group Strategic Coach“The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business” by Patrick M. Lencioni“Getting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding The Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty” by Patrick M. Lencioni “Principles: Life and Work” by Ray Dalio