Ep #242: Richard James and Michael Strauch – The Entrepreneur’s Journey

Richard James does what I do for dentists—but with attorneys. His focus is on helping attorneys learn how to run a real business while finding freedom personally and financially. His son, Michael Strauch, aims to empower entrepreneurs, and both men join us today to share some great insight and inspiration.

Listen in as Richard shares his journey into entrepreneurship and Michael opens up about his experience growing up in an entrepreneurial environment. You’ll learn the importance of being unafraid to fail, rapidly implementing what you learn, and much more from this father-son duo.

Minute Markers:

1:55 – Richard and Michael’s background in business and entrepreneurship.
5:31 – The importance of being allowed to fail.
8:24 – What it’s like balancing a business and life as a college kid.
10:34 – How Michael built his business and how he is growing it now.
16:55 – The importance of rapid implementation.
17:36 – Where you should and shouldn’t help young entrepreneurs.
23:11 – Why it’s important to still be a student outside of school.
28:32 – How Richard learned pretty much all he needed to know.

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Michael Strauch: Website | Facebook | YouTube
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