In this episode, Steve Fretzin and John Morgan discuss:

• Business growth and scaling strategies
• Importance of partnerships and accountability
• Technological innovation in professional services
• Entrepreneurial mindset and vision

Key Takeaways:

• Successful businesses balance proactive growth (“catching fish”) with strong operations (“cooking fish”) for sustained efficiency.
• Clear, data-driven systems with dashboards and accountability can transform culture and boost individual and team performance.
• AI adoption should be cautious, tested, and iterative, with room for learning from early-stage mistakes.
• Long-term resilience requires financial reserves, backup strategies, and readiness for unpredictable “Black Swan” events.

"What 'Only the Paranoid Survive' means is: be aware. Do [not just walk] down the street with blinders on and not see it coming, because it can come from anywhere. A problem can come from anywhere, and so you just have to be prepared." —  John Morgan

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Episode References: 

The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Swan-Improbable-Robustness-Fragility/dp/081297381X

About John Morgan: John Morgan moved to Central Florida as a teen and was forever changed when his brother Tim was paralyzed while working at Disney and mistreated by both the company and legal system, inspiring him to fight for the powerless and seek justice against big corporations. He earned his law degree from the University of Florida in 1983 and, with his wife Ultima, founded Morgan & Morgan in 1988; over 34 years, it became the nation’s largest injury law firm, recovering over $13 billion for 300,000+ clients. John authored two books — You Can’t Teach Hungry and You Can’t Teach Vision — reflecting the principles behind his success, and he’s also a political advocate and philanthropist supporting marijuana reform, minimum wage increases, and aid for abuse survivors and the hungry.

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Website: https://www.forthepeople.com/

Email: [email protected]

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