What does it really take to build a business from scratch—and keep it growing with purpose? In this episode, Frank De Raffele, Executive Director & Franchise Owner of BNI Mid-Hudson Valley, gets real about the discipline, clarity, and perseverance behind lasting entrepreneurial success.
Frank shares how he went from running multiple side jobs while building a video production company with $5 in his pocket to becoming an international consultant, speaker, and leader in the BNI world.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to build grit through consistency and personal ownership
• Why clarity of vision guides every opportunity and pivot
• How to surround yourself with the right people at the right time
• The mindset required to grow from solopreneur to CEO
• Why personal development fuels long-term business success
If you’re growing a business—or preparing to—this episode will ground you, fuel you, and give you the OOMPH! to move forward with confidence.