In this episode, host Troy Trewin interviews Michael Anthony from Think Unbroken, based in Las Vegas, United States. Michael shares his journey of overcoming childhood trauma to become an author, speaker, coach, and podcast host, helping others navigate similar challenges. Michael's business, Think Unbroken, focuses on helping individuals who have experienced severe childhood trauma to heal and thrive. He offers various services such as books, speaking engagements, online courses, coaching, and affiliate marketing. Michael's personal journey of overcoming adversity, including homelessness, abuse, and addiction, led him to start Think Unbroken. Despite facing significant challenges, he found success in his career, making his first $100,000 at age 21. However, he struggled with personal issues, leading to rock bottom at age 26. This pivotal moment prompted him to embark on a journey of self-discovery and eventually help others do the same. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let’s get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: 1. What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Michael believes that the hardest thing in growing a small business is resisting instant gratification and recognizing that success will take longer than anticipated. 2. What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Michael’s favorite business books are "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho and "100 Million Dollar Offers" by Hermoza. He finds valuable lessons in both, despite them not being directly about business. 3. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Michael recommends "Diary of a CEO" and "Impact Theory" as great podcasts for professional development. He also mentions his own podcast as a valuable resource. 4. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Michael recommends using a calendar scheduling tool like Calendly to streamline appointment scheduling and avoid the back-and-forth emails. 5. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Michael would advise himself to keep going and never quit, emphasizing the importance of resilience and focusing on the why behind the business, even on the toughest days. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: "The quality of your questions determine the quality of your life." - Michael Anthony "It's either gotta work or it's got to work." - Michael Anthony "You want to be great at marketing? Press post. Because you're not, and it's gonna take you a long time to get good." - Michael Anthony