EP 155: How to Grow Through Life's Setbacks

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Properties to Profits, I walk you through a story that hits close to home—a friend who lost his job less than 24 hours after starting his own franchise. It’s a tough reminder that life doesn’t always go according to plan. But in that loss, I show how we can find our biggest opportunities—if we’re bold enough to bet on ourselves.

I share my own experience of being let go the same day my first TV ads went live, and how that painful moment became the launchpad for my business. This episode is all about what happens when the rug gets pulled out from under you, and why the way you respond can define the rest of your life.

Episode Timeline

[0:45] Getting fired after launching a franchise—real fear sets in

[1:08] Why I told him this is the best thing that could’ve happened

[1:30] When life yanks away your paycheck and your plan

[2:03] He’s got five kids, a mortgage, and a lot of fear

[2:45] You either see opportunity or you let fear break you down

[3:18] Turns out, he’s more financially prepared than he realized

[4:02] Refinancing and building safety nets through lines of credit

[5:14] Business ownership means risk—it’s the price of freedom

[5:29] You’ll have to lead, sacrifice, and walk through fire

[5:50] My story: fired the same day my marketing launched

[6:29] Rejected from a new job—best thing that never happened

[7:13] The truth about building a real business—it takes years

[8:01] Most people call it a pivot, but it’s often just quitting

[8:31] Hard equals growth—don’t expect the next level to be easy

[9:09] Want income growth? Learn to handle pressure

[9:40] Growth is quiet—success can feel lonely

[10:24] Most people turn back in the dark—don’t be most people

[10:59] You don’t need anyone to believe in you but you

[11:21] Winners don’t win because of talent—they just don’t quit

[11:42] Make the choice—will you finally go all in?

[12:04] The world just handed you a gift—now go make it count

[12:41] If you need more security but still want to grow, we’re hiring

3 Key Takeaways

1. Life’s setbacks are often setting you up for something greater—if you lean in, not retreat.

2. Growth comes through fire, discipline, and doing the work when no one is watching.

3. You only need one person to believe in you—and that person is you.

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