In this solo episode of the Masterminds Podcast, Richie Mensah breaks down the truth behind entrepreneurship — the part nobody on the internet talks about. Forget the motivational hype. This is the practical, step-by-step blueprint to start a business without going broke.

Richie shares the 9 essential steps that took him from starting Lynx Entertainment as a teenager to building multiple successful companies — and how you can do the same without crashing financially.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why you shouldn’t quit your job too early
• The real difference between an entrepreneur and a businessman
• How to find your “Ikigai” (the one thing worth building around)
• Why testing your idea small can save you thousands
• The 80/20 learning rule that separates dreamers from doers
• When to hire help — and when to finally quit your job

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