Self-confidence is one of the keys to winning. Sean shares how self confidence made him a millionaire in this podcast.  There is a difference between the delusion of arrogance and recognizing your gifts.

If you pay peanuts you get monkeys. When there is an expertise or experience that you lack, consider laying out the big money for the right person. When someone can take your idea or your business further and/or faster, bring that person on!

Sean continues to share what it means to build a company with direction. The importance of a value statement. What are your core values? Develop and communicate your company's culture.

You have to be careful with cash only businesses. This limits credibility, growth, credit, and more. Don't fall into the trap of a cash only business.

Here are some tips for an effective staff meeting.  Who is leading it? What was the purpose? Cover time-sensitive material, follow ups, assignments, long-term goals. No meetings just to have a meeting.

Sean shares on building a company with a direction. Too many entrepreneurs focus on the start and the survival of their business and never actually plan the direction of their business. Establish the north star for your business starting with your mission statement.

Money is not always the motivator. It could be faith, family, or flexibility. From the very beginning try to understand what motivates people. In order to help people grow and expand their capacity, you have to know what motivates them.

Be the bridge. A bridge takes you from one destination to another and it takes you over an obstacle.  Consider being a bridge for people. Giving in this way will always help you grow.

Avoid these death moves to stay in business for the long haul. Going all in may sound good until you lose it all. Be a speedboat not a cruise ship when you start. Be careful with partnerships.

Sean shares the calculated risks he made through the years. It's not luck. He has used partnerships, strategic real estate purchases, paying for talent, and re-branding to start and grow his book of businesses.