Nathen Aaren helps heart centered entrepreneurs merge all of their passions into one life mission to plan, fund, and build their dream business. Also, he’s raised over 1 million dollars per client and worked with many Fortune 500 companies and Grammy Award winning artists. After being homeless, Nathen became an agent and landed his first 7 figure investment for a client. This experience allowed him to create a reality series, “Chasing My Dreams”. 

Episode Highlights:

• First, Nathen talks about his goal to help someone with this interview - to change the trajectory of someone's life.
• Then, Nathen talks about how he went from homeless to landing his first 7 figure investment for a client.
• Nathen started his first business at age 14 and moved to LA  when he was 17 to intern for Simon Cowell.
• Nathan thought he would become a millionaire.
• Then, life happened.
• In hindsight, Nathen’s people pleasing tendencies enabled others to take advantage of him.
• Next, Nathen shares the action his mom took that changed the trajectory of his life.
• His reality series Chasing My Dreams details what happened.
• He ended up moving to San Francisco and became homeless.
• Nathen got locked out of the car he was living in during an ice storm.
• Ultimately, he ended up sleeping in a warehouse.
• The judge in his mind kept telling him something was wrong with him.
• Then, one thought caught his attention. "If I could only find someone to cut me a check."
• Nathen said he knew he could be successful.
• Looking at the worst scenarios in your life and finding similarities and then doing the same with good scenarios is helpful for discovering patterns.
• Nathen could have asked for help but he didn't want to inconvenience anyone.
• Next, Nathen talks about his "beginners luck".
• Getting funding is the #1 thing to help people become successful.
• Also, people need a few years to get their business to a point where it takes off.
• Emily asks how Nathen helps people get money.
• Nathen talks about the passion needed to start your own business.
• Furthermore, many people have unrealistic expectations when starting their business.
• Consistency and persistence are key.
• Business ADD, or taking on too many projects, can actually hold a new small business owner back.
• Also, before you start, get really clear on what you want and whether you're committed.
• Can you do it for 3-5 years, even if you don't make money right away?
• Next, Nathen describes his Three Day Week Club concept.
• Don't choose a career if you're going to go for your dream job and Nathen explains why.
• Your paradigms can hold you back from creating the business of your dreams.
• Ask yourself - "what if it were possible?"
• Everyone needs a coach - even coaches. 
• Also, coaches help us to stay motivated, focused, and see our blind spots.
• Get to a place where you won't allow your inner critic tell you what's possible or not possible.
• Your energy must match what you want for your dream business.
• Nathen explains how he vets people to be in his Dream Business Network.
• Text Nathen to get in touch with him at (310) 807-1998.
• Meeting people is part of Nathen's dream business.
• Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.
• Finally, at a low point in his life, Nathen became really lucky.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dream University 
• Dream Business Network 
• Text Nathen: (310) 807-1998
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