Growing your business is a team sport, not a solo sport
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When we think of a "successful entrepreneur", the image that often comes to mind is a bright young 20 something business owner in jeans and t-shirt. Think about young Bill Gates (Microsoft), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), and Evan Spiegel (Snapchat).
The reality is often very different.
After two divorces and going broke three times, Rennie Gabriel had hit rock bottom at age 50.
But just eight years later, he was a multi-millionaire with the freedom to choose whether he wanted to work or not.
So what was the secret to his success?
#1 has been financial education.
But tied very closely to that has been his partnership with others.
“When I look over my history, the businesses that were successful and the businesses that were a failure, the failures were when I was solo, and the successful ones where when I had partners”.
Today Rennie is a highly sought after financial coach who work with financial professionals, entrepreneurs, coaches, authors and speakers. His is author of the #1 best-selling book, Wealth on Any Income, which teaches effective money management skills from both an emotional and practical standpoint.
In this week’s podcast, Rennie shares the highs and the lows of his entrepreneurial journey, and demonstrates why partnerships are crucial—not just with those outside your business, but within your team as well.
Catch these highlights from our discussion....
>> How Rennie went broke three times before finally succeeding. Listen to his inspiring journey
>>Why building a business is a team sport, not a solo endeavor. Discover how an $18,000 investment turned into $125,000 through partnerships
>> How Debtors Anonymous taught Rennie to handle money….by pairing him with financial experts
>> Understand the key difference between being rich and being wealthy—rich is visible, but often fleeting
>> Why the difference between success and failure often hinges on whether you're going solo or working with partners
>> Why excelling in business doesn’t require you to be an expert at everything. Rennie’s success came from focusing on execution while his partner drove the vision
And much more!
Here are some useful resources from our interview:
➡️ Rennie Gabriel's website
➡️ Rennie Gabriel's TEDx talk
➡️ Rennie Gabriel's #1 bestselling book
➡️ Connect to Rennie Gabriel on LinkedIn
Connect to the host, Danny Bermant:
➡️ Connect to Danny on LinkedIn
➡️ Connect to Danny on Facebook
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