From Losing It All to Building in Crypto — Leon’s Story of Resilience & Reputation | Ep 079

Welcome to The Infinite Income Podcast with Tanner Chidester — where real entrepreneurs share the unfiltered truth behind success.In this episode, I sit down with Leon — entrepreneur, community builder, and co-founder of Unfungible.xyz — to break down his journey from Lebanon’s economic collapse to building a global presence in the crypto and Web3 world.Leon opens up about:Watching his parents lose everything when Lebanon’s banks collapsedThe moment he realized “community + ownership” would redefine online businessHow he went from theme pages and failed products… to pioneering the “founder funnel” in Web3Why reputation matters more than ads in cryptoThe hard lessons his brother learned chasing quick gainsAnd the philosophy that keeps him grounded, even after massive winsIf you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or creator curious about the intersection of brand, community, and blockchain — this conversation is packed with insights on wealth, risk, and building something that lasts.Timestamps:00:00 Intro — Losing it all & calling my dad after my first six-figure month02:00 Lebanon’s collapse & what it taught me about survival07:00 From theme pages to crypto: the turning point12:20 Why community is everything in Web320:00 Breaking the $2M ceiling and pivoting to equity plays30:40 The Founder Funnel: personal brand as top-of-funnel in crypto40:00 Relationships, temptation, and the cost of success52:00 Staying grounded when money doesn’t buy happiness1:05:00 “This too shall pass” — a lesson for both wins & losses1:15:00 Lightning round & Leon’s advice for entrepreneurs👉 Ready to build income and influence?https://go.eliteceos.com/new-elite-main-vsl-4954?utm_source=ep079