Being an entrepreneur can be a grind. Mike Malatesta learned this the hard way. He endured tragedy and failure - then shifted. Now a best-selling author - he's on a mission to help other business owners get unstuck

Show highlights include:

• Why a soul-sucking boss is a blessing in disguise (6:26)
• How knowing the 4 phases of building a business fast tracks your results and shrinks your hiccups (12:02)
• The insidious "Valley of Uncertainty" which can bankrupt your construction business (and how to avoid this trap) (13:18)
• 2 simple ways to have a breakthrough in your business that lets you "print" money and freedom (16:21)
• Why ruthless selfishness helps you unstuck yourself with any business problem you're facing (19:08)
• The sneaky way selflessness is an excuse to justify your business failures (19:49)
• Why burying yourself in your business without seeking outside help is a recipe for a premature death (24:44)
• The counterintuitive reason asking for help actually gives you more control over your future (29:49)

You can grab Mike's book, Owner Shift, and find more helpful content about building your business on his site https://mikemalatesta.com

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