After selling his first business by 23 and then going on to build a 7-figure lifestyle business with his best friend, Nick Reese had all of the markings of a successful entrepreneur. After a dramatic brush with his own mortality, Nick is now shifting focus from simply maximizing profit to maximizing impact.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- ‘In business and in life, your mistakes are just your tuition costs.’ – Nick Reese
Business Failure
- Nick reached the pinnacle of success at a young age… or so he thought. When he looked around, all he saw was empty beer bottles, empty days, and a life devoid of meaning. Nick and I rap on this topic for a while, as it’s something I have experienced as well. Why does the reality of success not live up to expectations? We tackle this pressing and difficult topic.
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Nick was in Vietnam, engagement ring in his backpack, and ready to propose. Then his heart started to fail, and the next thing he knew he was losing his grip on life in a foreign hospital with a terrified girlfriend. A video will was created, including a lot of introspective thinking on the meaning of life.
Current Business
- Nick shares an exciting business he is rocking in regards to broadband. He is single handedly trying to catch the USA up with the rest of the world. Listen to his plan!
Small Business Resource
- GingkoApp: Whether you’re writing screenplays, group study notes, or academic papers, Gingko lets you see the big picture, or focus on the details.
Best Business Book
- Triumphs of Experience by George E. Vaillant
Interview Links
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
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