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From Corporate Boardrooms to Small Business Freedom
In the first episode of Permanent Equity, host Michael Crow shares his personal journey from corporate finance to small business ownership. Michael reflects on early success in consulting and banking, a life-altering battle with cancer, and the lessons learned through building and losing companies along the way. He explains why owning a business provides real security in a changing world, why compounding is the most powerful force for wealth creation, and why small business ownership offers unmatched opportunities compared to traditional investing. This solo episode sets the stage for the Permanent Equity podcast — a platform for sharing real stories, practical insights, and strategies to help listeners achieve economic freedom.
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(00:00:00) Michael Crow introduces the purpose of the podcast and why he's starting it with a solo episode.
(00:00:53) His early career in consulting and corporate banking.
(00:01:53) First ventures into real estate and side businesses.
(00:02:14) A cancer diagnosis that shifted his priorities and led to entrepreneurship.
(00:02:36) Building a holding company, buying and selling businesses, and the impact of the 2008 crash.
(00:03:30) Re-entering real estate, scaling to 5,000+ units, and weathering COVID challenges.
(00:04:19) Expanding into trades and services through Crow Companies.
(00:05:21) Family involvement in the business and reflections on true job security.
(00:05:55) Why ownership is essential in the age of AI and technological disruption.
(00:06:28) The compounding effect and long-term wealth building.
(00:07:19) Practical advice for those considering small business ownership.
(00:07:43) The importance of aligning business strategy with personal strengths and timing.
(00:08:33) Comparing returns from small business ownership to public markets and private equity.
(00:08:56) Different paths to ownership — operator, partner, or investor.
(00:09:15) How ownership has driven wealth disparity and why more Americans should get involved.
(00:09:59) Setting realistic goals and focusing on building solid businesses over time.
(00:10:19) Economic security as the foundation for personal freedom and better quality of life.
(00:10:44) Preview of future resources: newsletter, book, and guest episodes.
Learn more about Crow Companies: https://crowcompanies.com/
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By Crow CompaniesIn the first episode of Permanent Equity, host Michael Crow shares his personal journey from corporate finance to small business ownership. Michael reflects on early success in consulting and banking, a life-altering battle with cancer, and the lessons learned through building and losing companies along the way. He explains why owning a business provides real security in a changing world, why compounding is the most powerful force for wealth creation, and why small business ownership offers unmatched opportunities compared to traditional investing. This solo episode sets the stage for the Permanent Equity podcast — a platform for sharing real stories, practical insights, and strategies to help listeners achieve economic freedom.
______________________________________________________________________
(00:00:00) Michael Crow introduces the purpose of the podcast and why he's starting it with a solo episode.
(00:00:53) His early career in consulting and corporate banking.
(00:01:53) First ventures into real estate and side businesses.
(00:02:14) A cancer diagnosis that shifted his priorities and led to entrepreneurship.
(00:02:36) Building a holding company, buying and selling businesses, and the impact of the 2008 crash.
(00:03:30) Re-entering real estate, scaling to 5,000+ units, and weathering COVID challenges.
(00:04:19) Expanding into trades and services through Crow Companies.
(00:05:21) Family involvement in the business and reflections on true job security.
(00:05:55) Why ownership is essential in the age of AI and technological disruption.
(00:06:28) The compounding effect and long-term wealth building.
(00:07:19) Practical advice for those considering small business ownership.
(00:07:43) The importance of aligning business strategy with personal strengths and timing.
(00:08:33) Comparing returns from small business ownership to public markets and private equity.
(00:08:56) Different paths to ownership — operator, partner, or investor.
(00:09:15) How ownership has driven wealth disparity and why more Americans should get involved.
(00:09:59) Setting realistic goals and focusing on building solid businesses over time.
(00:10:19) Economic security as the foundation for personal freedom and better quality of life.
(00:10:44) Preview of future resources: newsletter, book, and guest episodes.
Learn more about Crow Companies: https://crowcompanies.com/