In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson sits down with serial entrepreneur and world traveler John Abbas. From serving in the Navy to chasing storms, starting roofing companies, running a Vegas coffee shop through the recession, and eventually building multiple thriving businesses, John shares his powerful journey of wins, failures, and lessons. Together, they dive into what it really means to choose happiness, why perspective matters, and how building people and culture is the real key to scaling.
You’ll learn how John leverages business ownership for long-term wealth, why he prefers buying businesses over starting them, and the importance of values-driven leadership. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs at every stage.
Talking Points:
- Why happiness is truly a choice and how John learned this perspective in the Navy
- Lessons from building—and losing—businesses like roofing and a coffee shop during the recession
- Why buying businesses can be smarter than starting from scratch
- The critical role of culture, core values, and leadership in growth
- How John structures multiple businesses while being home every day by 3 p.m.
- Investing profits wisely for long-term wealth and financial freedom
- Why legacy is more about daily impact than being remembered
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