Today we speak with accomplished Founder and CEO of Star Mountain Capital, Brett Hickey. Brett shares his personal and professional journey from a small town in Northern Canada to founding one of the leading lower middle-market investment firms in New York City. Brett discusses how his unique background led him to where he is today and why he believes that it is so important to focus on making an impact in building a scalable life. We touch on the benefits of taking a step back rather than charging forward, why it might be more efficient to manage your energy over managing your time, and the key roles that exercise, nutrition, and sleep have played in Brett's success. 

 Key Points From This Episode:

•  From speed skater to CEO, how Brett's unique background led him to where he is today.
• The role that fun and engagement have played in his entrepreneurial journey.
• What sparked his passion for finance and his focus on making an impact.
• How to make an impact in a scalable way by starting with a proper game plan.
• Why the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School was transformational for Brett.
• The benefits of taking a purposeful step back sometimes rather than charging forward.
• Why managing your energy is arguably more important than managing your time.
• Why Brett believes that proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep are critical to his success.
• The challenges that come with bringing differentiated products and services to the market and what they taught Brett about aligning with investors.
• What entrepreneurs can learn about relatability and transfer of trust from the film industry.
• Brett's advice for young entrepreneurs: remember the value of relationships!
• Why he suggests looking 10 years ahead before making strategic decisions.

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