Glenn Stearns’ personal mission is to prove the American Dream is still alive. As the founder of the country’s largest privately held mortgage lending company, his entrepreneurial spirit and persistent work ethic have taken him down some interesting paths. But none of Glenn’s success was handed to him; he built it from the ground up through a series of painful challenges that pushed him to get clear about his dreams. Through a difficult childhood, struggling in school, and becoming a teen parent, Glenn used each situation to strengthen his resolve. He wasn’t going to let anything get in the way of his personal success. 

As an adult, Glenn applied the lessons from his youth to building his business. After defeating cancer and selling his mortgage lending company, he traveled the world with his family and gained new perspectives on life. His travels reinforced his belief in the opportunities America affords those who are willing to work for them. He publically experimented with this notion by starting from nothing and opening a successful BBQ restaurant on reality television. But success cannot be won by going it alone. Some advice he gives to young entrepreneurs is to surround yourself with good people who will help you achieve your dreams. Discover your unique gifts and find ways to capitalize on them. America is still the land of opportunity for those who know where to look. 

Main Topics

• Glenn’s challenges in childhood (01:00)
• The difficult decision to sell his business (02:50)
• Starting another company after beating cancer (05:15)
• Glenn and his wife win a reality TV show (6:50)
• Glenn’s experiment to prove the American Dream is still alive (08:45)
• Tips for achieving goals and maintaining resiliency (10:50)
• Practical tips for young entrepreneurs(13:57)
• Definition of success (15:40) 

Episode Links

• https://www.glennstearns.com

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