By Chris Lee
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Welcome to a New Episode of Next Level Pros We’re excited to bring you this episode of what we used to call the Founder Podcast—now rebranded as Next Level Pros! Join Chris and Daryl as they dive into the essence of always striving for the next level in entrepreneurship and life. They discuss the importance of designing lives that impact the world through entrepreneurship, embracing change, and setting new directions with meaningful missions and core values.
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Highlights:
"If you are not actively progressing and working towards the next level, you are either maintaining or dying."
"Designing lives that impact the world starts with deliberate choice and action."
"Culture is built by design, and we're all about designing positive changes."
"Trust is gained one drop at a time but can be lost with one swift kick."
Timestamps:
00:02 - Introduction to Rebranding
05:00 - Core Values of Next Level Pros
07:51 - Designing the Mission Statement
10:00 - The Role of Financial Success
14:08 - Realizing the Importance of the Big Picture
18:12 - Encouraging Listener Engagement
20:00 - New Format of the Show
24:45 - Defining the Core Values (NEXT)
30:00 - Defining Trust and Excellence
32:59 - Balancing Trust in Character and Ability
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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! Today, we're excited to have real estate investor and entrepreneur Jerome Maldonado joining us. Jerome has built an impressive $600 million real estate portfolio over the past 28 years, focusing on sustainable and workforce housing. What's fascinating about Jerome's journey is his unique perspective on working with immigrant business partners versus those from the US. He believes immigrants who aren't "jacked up" by the US education system often make better partners, as they're more eager to learn. Dive into Jerome's insights and lessons learned over his 30+ years in the industry and discover a new perspective on education.
Highlights:
"You know, what's great about America is that I love and I tell people, this is I'll take an immigrant as a business partner over somebody from the United States nine times out of 10."
"If I would have known 10 years prior that people would have really believed in me, I would have grown exponentially."
"What I caught it big is when we're going to the 2008 recession, I bought a bunch of subway stores."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:42 - Scaling Through Outside Capital
05:07 - Lessons Learned Over 28 Years in Real Estate
11:21 - Dealing with "Bottom of the Barrel" Employees
15:00 - Navigating Economic Challenges
21:00 - Dealing with Investor Emotions
24:40 - Adapting Strategies Amidst Rising Costs
27:51 - Transitioning to a More Hands-Off Role
37:59 - The Curious Case of American Food
50:16 - Jerome’s Tips for Better Relationships01:02:30 - Jerome’s Future Goals and Plans
01:12:50 - The Power of Enjoying the Now & Conclusion
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YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to sit down with Mick Hunt from the Mick Unplugged Podcast to explore the essence of entrepreneurship. Together, we dive into why culture is the cornerstone of any successful business. We discuss the challenges that most entrepreneurs face, including the importance of understanding your business identity, the true competition entrepreneurs face, and how focusing on people over profits can lead to transformational success. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your entrepreneurial journey.
Highlights:
"You're not in competition with anyone but the pain you’re solving for your customers."
"Culture isn't just something; it is the only thing."
"Success is not a destination; success is a trajectory, and there is always a next level."
Timestamps:
00:01 - Welcome & Introduction
02:06 - Chris’ Deeper Reason Behind His Entrepreneurial Journey.
04:27 - Changing Society Through Entrepreneurship
06:41 - Common Mistakes in Scaling
09:13 - The Pricing Dilemma
14:41 - Business Identity & Competition
20:58 - The Power of Culture In Business
23:15 - Building Culture by Design
25:22 - Chris' Platform & Rebrand
26:27 - Final Thoughts
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YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! Join us today as we sit down with the innovative founder of Ice Barrel, Wyatt Ewing. He shares his journey from discovering the benefits of cold therapy out of personal necessity to creating a multi-million dollar business around the concept. Whether you're a startup enthusiast or just curious about the impact of cold therapy, this episode is packed with insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, and health.
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Highlights:
"It boosts your mood and your energy levels in just two minutes a day... Cold therapy is incredible for reducing inflammation and resetting the nervous system."
"I had terrible anxiety from childhood... Cold showers and ice baths were the only thing that brought significant and sustainable improvement."
“The key to success in this space is to build a real business that's resilient and adaptable."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Wyatt's Journey into Cold Therapy
02:27 - Discovering the Benefits of Cold Showers
05:13 - Transitioning from Corporate Aircraft Sales to Ice Barrel
07:15 - Scaling the Business from the Garage to Ohio
09:15 - Breakthrough Moments in Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing
12:10 - Successful Go-to-Market Strategy
14:15 - The Science and Benefits of Cold Therapy
20:00 - Wyatt's Daily Cold Therapy Routine
27:43 - Emerging Biohacking Technologies and Trends
35:43 - The Future of Ice Barrel and Advice for Entrepreneurs
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind: https://www.thefoundermastermind.com
Golf with Chris: https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In this episode, Chris Lee interviews Joseph Shalaby, the founder of E Mortgage Capital, one of the largest loan originating companies in the nation. Joseph shares his journey of building not only a massive business but also a powerful personal brand. The conversation delves into the importance of personal branding in today’s business world, strategies for lead generation, and how Joseph uses innovative marketing tactics to stay ahead in a competitive industry.
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Highlights:
"If you're not building a personal brand, regardless of what industry you're in, you are doomed."
"Your competitors can buy data, but they can't buy a personal connection with millions."
"Be uncomfortable because you will not be creating good content if you're just comfortable."
"How many eyeballs can I attract to the brand? That’s what matters."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Joseph Shalaby and E Mortgage Capital.
01:29 Scaling through human capital and data-driven lead generation.
05:01 The importance of Consumer Direct platforms in generating leads.
07:06 Building an in-house marketing team and owning your lead generation.
10:32 The power of personal branding in the mortgage industry.
18:25 The unexpected perks from building a personal brand.
21:16 The Rule of Seven Hours: Building a connection with your audience.
26:25 Joseph's advice on creating content and staying consistent.
29:42 Why outsourcing tasks like video editing can prevent burnout.
31:42 Final words from Joseph
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind: https://www.thefoundermastermind.com
Golf with Chris: https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S
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YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! Today, Chris and Daryl dive into a crucial topic for any entrepreneur—how to manage energy and maximize efficiency by identifying tasks that should be outsourced. They discuss the importance of focusing on activities that not only excite you but also play to your strengths, transforming how you approach work and life. This episode explores strategies for auditing your time, understanding the value of different tasks, and prioritizing what truly matters to energize your daily routine.
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Highlights:
"Identify what you need to outsource so you can focus on what gets you most excited."
"If it's low energy and you can hire it out, why keep it on your plate?"
"We need to be trading up, always aiming to operate in our quadrant four."
"The energy matrix helps you identify what truly matters in your work and life."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Energy and Efficiency
02:49 - Discussing High Energy and Low Energy Tasks
05:00 - The Importance of Delegating Unwanted Tasks
08:40 - Introducing the Energy Matrix and Time Audit
10:04 - Calculating the Value of Your Time
13:15 - Applying the Matrix to Real Business Scenarios
16:27 - Strategies for Eliminating Low-Value Tasks
20:00 - Balancing Personal Satisfaction with Professional Efficiency
23:48 - Hiring Passion vs. Hiring Desperation
26:44 - Engaging in High Energy, Low Value Activities
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind: https://www.thefoundermastermind.com
Golf with Chris: https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
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Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! This episode is all about the importance of consistent and structured meetings to build a strong organizational culture. Chris discusses the critical components of planning and executing effective meetings at various levels within your company, from daily check-ins to annual executive retreats. This episode is packed with actionable insights on how to establish a rhythm of accountability, goal setting, and problem-solving to drive your business forward.
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Highlights:
"One of the most important things in establishing a great culture is consistency."
"Weekly trainings in every single department should be happening once a week in conjunction with your daily check-ins."
"In your monthly finance meetings, create a 13-week cashflow projection to make plans."
"During your annual executive planning, get away, get offsite, and spend three days really dialling in on goals and budgets."
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Consistency
01:01 Weekly Meeting Structure
02:05 Management Team Meetings
04:09 Monthly Financial Meetings
05:34 Executive Goals and Forecasting
09:10 Quarterly Leadership Retreats
12:40 Quarterly Budget and Green Hat Meetings
14:01 Safety, Compliance, and Customer Experience
15:39 Annual Kickoff and Executive Planning
22:06 Company Trips and Conclusion
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us.
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Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
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Watch my latest Podcast
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Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In today's episode, Chris discusses how to build an effective accountability chart for your business. Unlike traditional organizational charts, accountability charts focus on roles and processes rather than just people. This approach helps in managing growth, avoiding silos, and creating clear paths for accountability and communication within the company. He also shares his personal experiences and provides practical steps to design an accountability chart tailored to your business needs and future goals.
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Highlights:
"The fault of that is you're relying on people and not processes and roles."
"We overestimate what we can do in one year and vastly underestimate what we can do in five to 10 years."
"Any one person can manage between three and eight people."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Accountability Charts
01:10 - Differences Between Org and Accountability Charts
04:31 - The Law of Management
12:07 - Building the Sales and Marketing Structure
14:55 - Roles Within the Sales and Marketing Structure
16:18 - Calculating Marketing Spend
24:24 - Building the Operations Structure
29:11 - Defining Roles and Responsibilities
30:00 - Importance of Defining Roles and KPIs
31:00 - Next Steps: Creating SOPs
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind: https://www.thefoundermastermind.com
Golf with Chris: https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
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Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Levi discuss the journey from running a successful business to navigating the complexities of a nine-figure exit. They share personal stories and lessons learned during this major life transition. The conversation touches on the emotional and practical aspects of stepping away from a daily operational role, dealing with sudden wealth, and finding new purpose and motivation.
Highlights:
"What would you do if one day you sold your business for millions of dollars and the next day you woke up with that kind of money in your bank account?"
"It felt like it was always six months out... there's just so many things that you just can't account for."
"I went from working 60 hours a week to zero, essentially zero."
"Ultimately, that's where The Founder Podcast was born because I'm like, Dude, I need something that gets me excited and gets me out of bed."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Selling a Business and Waking Up with Millions
02:36 - Believing in the Vision from the Beginning
04:13 - Balancing Risk and Reward in the Exit Decision
06:25 - The Long Process of Preparing for a Transaction
09:58 - The Emotional Toll of Leaving a Business Behind
13:28 - Leveraging the Podcast to Connect with Other Entrepreneurs
16:29 - Designing a Program to Help Business Owners Grow
20:24 - Seeing the Impact of the Coaching Program
26:12 - Offering Different Levels of Engagement and Support
30:02 - The Power of Community and Networking in the Program
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us.
https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind:
Golf with Chris: https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
Welcome to a new episode of The Founder Podcast! In today's episode, Chris Lee is joined by Julio Domenech. Chris shares his incredible journey from rock bottom to building a multi-million dollar business, while Julio brings his unique entrepreneurial insights from Puerto Rico. Together, they discuss the principles of scaling a business, the importance of influence, and the role of faith in their success. This episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs at all stages.
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Highlights:
"Most people will never experience rock bottom because they're scared of rock bottom. It was actually a blessing to experience it because I realized, man, it's really not that bad."
"Influence is the number one skill that anyone can develop. It applies to sales, marketing, recruiting, and building a team."
"If you want to build confidence, you have to be a person of your word. Start doing what you said you were going to do."
"God's blessings are like rain. It is constantly pouring out, but a lot of times we throw up an umbrella and block it out."
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Hitting Rock Bottom
03:13 The Blessing of Rock Bottom
09:00 Building a Business from the Garage
14:28 Developing a Five-Year Blueprint
17:59 The Role of Influence and Confidence
22:16 Importance of Integrity and Consistency
26:33 Integrating Faith into Business
30:40 Structuring a Large Organization
37:04 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action
43:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl
Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com
Apply for our next Mastermind: https://www.thefoundermastermind.com
Golf with Chris: https://www.golfwithchris.com
Watch my latest Podcast
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2
YouTube - @thefounderspodcast
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