Purpose then Profit

Purpose then Profit

By Jake ThompsonBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Purpose then Profit episodes

  • How I'm Financially Preparing to Live On A Sailboat For A Year

    Recently, my family and I made one of our dreams a goal. We are going to be buying our own boat and sailing the world together for a year. I don't want to look back and feel like, I missed an opportunity to have a meaningful once-in-a-lifetime experience with my family, the thing I care about most.

    But there's a big question. How does one prepare to leave everything and go travel the world? This is what I am sharing with you in today's episode in hopes of inspiring you to embark on your own meaningful adventure.

    14 min
  • How I Identify Profitable Business Acquisition Opportunities

    Due diligence is a critical component of any successful business acquisition, and in this video, I dive deep into my approach to evaluating potential acquisitions. From analyzing financial statements to conducting market research, I cover all the key steps you need to take to make informed acquisition decisions. Whether you're an investor or business owner, this video offers invaluable insights into the art of due diligence.  The Opportunity Funnel: https://smpl.is/152de

    18 min
  • Why Difficult Conversations Matter and How to Handle Them

    I have, in my life, had to have many difficult conversations. Whether it's with employees, partners, or with my spouse, it has been a challenge to learn how to truly listen to the other person and put my own thoughts aside. Today, I am sharing with you how I navigate through difficult conversations and why I believe they are extremely important to have.

    14 min
  • How to Make and Keep Commitments

    Every week I get to set goals with my children. Today. I wanted to share with you some of my personal stories and things I do, that I believe are extremely important in helping me keep my commitments to reach my goals and make meaningful progress toward where I want to be. I also dive into the importance of accountability and how I use it to stay on track toward achieving my goals and some tangible ways in which I have set up accountability partners in the past.

    12 min
  • What I Do To Successfully Navigate Difficult Conversations

    As someone who used to shy away from challenging conversations, I know firsthand how daunting they can be. But through practice and self-reflection, I've learned how to approach these conversations with empathy and understanding. In this video, I discuss how to put aside our preconceptions and truly listen to the other person's point of view. By putting aside our own biases and ego, we can create a safe space for honest and productive dialogue.

    16 min
  • Why I Created Heroes Academy: An Acton Academy

    Today, a launchpader from our school, Heroes Academy, interviewed me for a newspaper he started. In this interview, I dive into the story of what led me to create Heroes Academy.  At Heroes Academy, our mission is to inspire each child to find a calling that will change the world and today I am sharing with you some behind the scenes on how we are making it happen as well as some of the challenges that we are facing.

    18 min
  • The Power of Saying “No” to Opportunities

    Today, I’m sharing a conversation with you that I recently had with someone’s whose wealthy father died with millions because of one simple mindset. Often, we rush into opportunities, thinking we will miss out if we don't take advantage of them. The truth is, most of our money is made when we say no to the allure of an opportunity that isn’t right at this time.

    3 min
  • What Entrepreneurship is Really Like & Why I Keep Going

    Today was a tough day for me and I want to talk about what I have learned on my entrepreneurial journey. The truth is, the entrepreneurial journey isn't always easy, most days as an entrepreneur are rough but at the end of the day, it is all worth it because the journey, with its highs and lows, allows you to transform into the best version of yourself.

    7 min
  • From Dreams to Reality: The Power of Life Insurance

    In this episode of the podcast, Jake takes a look at some of the most successful people in history and how they used life insurance to achieve their business goals. From Walt Disney to Doris Christopher and Ray Kroc, Jake highlights how these trailblazers leveraged life insurance to invest in their businesses and make their dreams a reality. Despite facing obstacles and skepticism from others, these entrepreneurs used life insurance to secure their financial futures and turn their businesses into massive success stories. Jake provides valuable insights into how these business leaders used life insurance to overcome the odds and achieve their goals. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business professional, or simply looking to secure your financial future, this episode is a must-listen!

    13 min

About Purpose then Profit

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Join entrepreneur Jake Thompson on "Purpose then Profit," a podcast dedicated to transforming on your entrepreneurial journey and becoming your best self. With insights drawn from his own personal…