Founder's Story

From Selling Scribbles at 4 to Leading Multi-Million Dollar Businesses | Ep. 238 with Charles Gaudet Founder of Predictable Profits


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Charles Gaudet shares the unfiltered reality of entrepreneurship—from selling crayon drawings at age 4 to building and losing businesses, surviving financial ruin, and finally scaling Predictable Profits into a go-to resource for high-growth founders. He breaks down the mindset that helped him thrive in “bad” economies, why personal branding matters more than ever, and what separates strategic entrepreneurs from the rest.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Why downturns are actually fertile ground for rapid growth

  • The “I see you everywhere” strategy for demand creation

  • Building both a company and founder brand for exponential visibility

  • From land development to algorithmic trading: his surprising path to success

  • Mental clarity, fitness, and the birth of Founders Fuel

  • The one moment he almost gave up—and the breakthrough that followed

    Takeaways:

    • A bad economy punishes average thinking—and rewards strategy

    • Brand visibility isn’t vanity; it’s leverage

    • Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart, but those who persist win

    • Your energy and mental sharpness are your most valuable assets

      Closing Thoughts:
      Charles reminds us that every setback can be a setup—if you have the grit to keep going. His story is a masterclass in resilience, strategic marketing, and building a brand that customers trust and remember.

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