The David Koehn Show

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Welcome to The David Koehn Show, where business meets personal growth.

Are you making the same mistakes most entrepreneurs regret years later?

On this episode David Koehn pulls back the curtain on his 21-year journey in business, and shares the 5 Failures that nearly derailed his success.

From treating the business like a personal ATM to chasing shiny projects that crushed focus, David Koehn breaks down the raw lessons that can save you time, money, and heartache.

Whether you’re in your first year or a decade in, don’t miss these brutally honest stories and game-changing insights that could accelerate your growth and help you avoid the biggest traps.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your business, this is your roadmap to smarter growth, greater clarity, and lasting success.

Take notes as David Koehn dives deep into practical solutions around financial discipline, cost controls, personal development, company identity, and the game-changing impact of mentorship.

Keep going. Keep Growing. With David Koehn

Hit play..... Your future self will thank you!

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What if the secret to building a thriving, unstoppable business is learning to fail forward?....

And loving the process?

In this episode, Steve Edisis joins David Koehn to reveal battle-tested lessons from his gritty rise from grueling paper routes in New Jersey, to hard knocks in nightclubs and restaurants, to building a powerhouse funding company that helps business owners bridge cash flow gaps and scale to the next level.

Discover Steve's 5 rules EVERY entrepreneur needs to master.

Why TRUST is the new business currency.

And how to turn setbacks into springboards for success.

Whether you’re wrestling with payroll, chasing receivables, or ready to fire your bottom 10% of clients..... The hard-hitting, actionable insights in this conversation will challenge your mindset and ignite your growth.

Are you ready to build a business, and a life, that’s truly sustainable?

Don’t miss this episode

Keep GOING - Keep GROWING - With David Koehn

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Time stamps below:

(00:00) Tough job experience in Everglades

(04:04) Learning from early failures

(07:48) Discussing shiny object syndrome

(10:07) Dealing with sales team changes

(13:28) Emphasizing owner-operated value

(19:01) Building a Strong Identity

(22:21) Early morning and late night calls

(24:32) Training others to be top salespeople

(26:31) Strengthening business foundations

(31:03) Educating clients on factoring deals

(34:09) Ensuring invoice receipt and follow-up

(36:54) Firing unprofitable clients

(41:08) Recent achievements and speaking events

(43:02) Finding purpose and impact

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What if the secret to transforming your business, and your life, started with getting crystal clear on your vision?

In this powerful episode, David Koehn shares his personal journey from a small rural town to founding and scaling a multimillion-dollar company, all fueled by relentless discipline, resourcefulness, and an unwavering belief in setting bold goals.

Discover the proven strategies behind building a roadmap for success, why setting “big, hairy, audacious goals” or "BHAGs" matters... and how the right people and habits can rocket launch you toward your dreams.

Whether you’re stuck in survival mode or aiming for your next big breakthrough, this episode will challenge you to redefine what’s possible. For your company and yourself.

Ready to author your own story? Don't miss this episode of The David Koehn Show.

Keep GOING - Keep GROWING - With David Koehn

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What if the biggest limitation to your company's growth isn’t the market, the competition, or even talent, but your own mindset?

On this episode of The David Cohen Show, Sean Shapiro reveals the real "secret sauce" behind scaling a service business from startup to multi-million dollar exit, breaking down why hiring for values beats hiring for experience, and how financial clarity and owner independence can skyrocket your company’s value.

Whether you’re ready to expand, exit, or just want to finally stop being your own bottleneck, this conversation is your no-fluff roadmap.

Entrepreneurs...... Don’t miss these hard-won lessons, costly mistakes, and actionable insights you won’t hear anywhere else!

Sean shared invaluable lessons from his multi-million dollar exits, stressing that not all revenue is good revenue and that the right team and systems are the real multiplier. If you’re serious about scaling and adding enterprise value, this is an episode you can’t miss.

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