Few people are as formative in our lives as our mothers, and the moms of successful entrepreneurs are often due far more credit than they're given.

That's why, for this special episode of The Anthony Sarandrea Show, Anthony wanted to feature "the most important guest" (0:29) he's ever brought onto the show — his mother. From finding the "teachable moments" in raising four sons to help instill in them a sense of resilience, Mrs. Sarandrea played a crucial role in shaping Anthony and his brothers.

In this episode, Anthony and Colleen Sarandrea talk about the lessons they remember the most from each of their childhoods, why she was a "just strict enough" mother (8:46), and how she taught Anthony to overcome adversity.

What You'll Learn:

• Where Anthony's "sick excitement around being the underdog" (18:09) comes from, and how he brings that into entrepreneurship today
• How Mrs. Sarandrea taught Anthony to view his close friends as family
• Why Anthony didn't get an allowance growing up (it has to do with the "privilege of being part of a family"
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

"You can't control what's going to happen to you, and you can't control the responsibilities you have in the world. But you can control your attitude and how you handle it and how you're going to choose to rise above it."

— Colleen Sarandrea

How to Get Involved:

Anthony Sarandrea, the founder of SiteFlood, is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker known as a renowned customer and lead generator across the globe.

Be sure to follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and gain access to his consulting and speaking engagements via his website.

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