Peter Mehit is the Owner and Chief Operating Officer of Custom Business Planning and Solutions. After a successful career in the Fortune 100, he has helped over 2,500 clients start, grow and expand their businesses and has written business plans that have raised over $160 million. He is also the co-author of Killer Business Plan, a book that can help you choose the business that is right for you.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• The reason Peter stepped away from Fortune 100 and what he decided to do instead
• How Peter’s life completely changed after he said “no” to his boss
• Why small businesses are so important and how Peter helps them succeed
• One of the obstacles to success in today’s day and age and Peter’s technique to overcome this
• Examples of simple systems that can help you make the most out of each day
• What a good, usable business plan looks like along with the most important question you need to answer to guide your plan
• The types of businesses investors are interested in
• How to get your business running when you’re really good at the vision end, but less experienced in running the actual business
• Why it’s essential that you actually write a business plan before you get started
• The reason you can’t lie to yourself about what your strengths and weakness are
• What Peter thinks is the most critical skill a business owner needs to master in order to be successful today
• Reasons it’s essential to be self-educated to succeed in business today
• The most influential lesson Peter ever learned from a mentor and how to get the most out of your relationship with a mentor
• How knowing what you want will get you exactly what you need from your mentor
• Why paying for something makes you more committed to it

Ways to contact Peter:

• Phone: 800-741-8444
• Email: [email protected]