Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

#32: Failure to $243M a Year: My Founder Story With Dawn Dahlby

#32: Failure to $243M a Year: My Founder Story With Dawn Dahlby

FromThe Founder Podcast


#32: Failure to $243M a Year: My Founder Story With Dawn Dahlby

FromThe Founder Podcast

ratings:
Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join us on this episode of the Founder Podcast. I had the opportunity to sit with Dawn Dahlby on The LIVE WELLthy Podcast. We dive deep into my journey, Chris Lee, a serial entrepreneur who has experienced both the highs and lows of the business world. 

Chris's story is a testament to the power of resilience, mentorship, and transparency in building successful companies.

From starting as a college dropout with dreams of becoming a doctor to facing a devastating bankruptcy, Chris shares how he turned adversity into opportunity. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with mentors and transparently sharing your challenges with your team to build a thriving company culture.

Discover the critical elements Chris learned from his failures and his mentors that have led him to scale businesses to nine-figure exits. We explore the value of being truthful about your weaknesses, focusing on your strengths, and fostering a culture of teamwork and shared ownership.

Tune in for valuable insights on why transparency and sales are essential components of scaling a business successfully. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, Chris’s story will inspire you to live wealthy through financial success, personal growth, and serving others. Don't miss this episode of the Founder Podcast.

HIGHLIGHTS

"Real education is everything that I need mentors, like not these sages that went to college, got a doctorate and come back and teach us. I'm talking about people that have actually done it."

"Transparency is the number one factor in a great culture. We lack a ton of transparency in the business world a lot of times, owners, executive teams or whatnot, that kind of hide behind the scenes of what actually is happening in the business."

"Own your weaknesses, on your strengths. Tell people how to work with your weaknesses, don't try fixing your weaknesses."

TIMESTAMPS

00:00: Introduction
02:04: Buying Back Your Time
07:29: Getting Into Sales
11:59: Save More Lives
17:08: Paid Education
23:39: Team Culture
28:06: Giving Autonomy To Your Team
33:48: Importance 
Released:
Sep 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (92)

Welcome to The Founder Podcast, where we explore the journeys of some of the most successful and inspiring entrepreneurs from around the world. I'm your host, Chris Lee. Throughout my career, I've founded multiple nine-figure companies and learned a thing or two about what it takes to succeed in the world of business. Now, I want to share those lessons with you by bringing on guests who have their own incredible stories to tell. I'm on a mission to find the most unique and entertaining individuals that have done it the right way.