In this episode, I’m sharing my journey from being broke to running multiple million-dollar businesses and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. I love starting businesses and have a spreadsheet of 72 of them. I’ve also done crazy things like partnering with John McAfee and donating my kidney to a stranger.

Timestamps below. Enjoy!

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00:00 Introduction: Why Listen to me?

00:13 My Business Ventures

01:14 Personal Life and Adventures

02:10 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit

04:59 Mission and Life Lessons in Hungary

10:02 Returning Home: Marriage and Career Beginnings

16:45 First Steps in Real Estate

19:59 Balancing Family and Career

21:47 The Worst Job Ever: Midnight Shift at the Jail

22:14 Entrepreneurial Beginnings: Textbook Crook and CK Properties

22:31 The iPhone Repair Business Idea

24:01 Launching Phone Restore: Overcoming Challenges

26:34 Expanding and Selling Phone Restore

27:14 The Success of LCD Cycle

28:23 Diverse Ventures: Mining Syndicate and Texas Snacks

32:40 Personal Challenges and Triumphs

37:45 The Importance of Organ Donation

39:12 Encouraging Entrepreneurship: Final Thoughts

Why Should You Listen to Me? #049

The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner

Why Should You Listen to Me? #049