You see a book title like How to Go to the Super Bowl for Free and your first reaction is probably yeah right. Then your second reaction is maybe I’ll just peek. That’s exactly what I did, and what I found inside wasn’t some scammy points-hacking blog post or a
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A Young David Decker Finds His Path David Decker shares how growing up in northwest Indiana shaped his values. From delivering newspapers at age nine to painting houses and mowing lawns, he learned self-reliance early. His parents led by example—both hardworking and ambitious, with his mom becoming a vice president
Scott Miller on Growing Up and Grit Scott Miller shares how growing up with three older brothers in a small Midwest town shaped his outlook. With limited resources and a father who worked constantly, Scott learned early that no one was coming to help. That mindset followed him into adulthood.
Growing Up Hustling in Brooklyn Anthony Espo shares how growing up in Bay Ridge shaped his early mindset around work, independence, and hustle. He talks about his mother’s example as a relentless businesswoman, running a bike shop while raising three kids on her own. From delivering newspapers at ten years
Finding Opportunity in Unlikely Places Kison Patel shares how growing up in a small Nebraska motel shaped his work ethic from an early age. Raised by immigrant parents who ran a roadside motel, Kison learned to handle real estate, operations, and customer service by the time he was a teenager.
Learning to Think Differently Henning Schwinum’s journey started in Cologne, Germany, and took a pivotal turn when he joined a student exchange program in North Carolina. That early experience shaped his perspective and taught him to reason independently. He discusses how this mindset helped him see the world in nuanced
Richie Romero on Learning from Pain and Building Identity Richie Romero opens up about his early life, growing up in Queens, and how television shaped his moral compass more than traditional family dynamics. He shares how pain—physical, emotional, and financial—became his greatest teacher. From enduring chronic health issues to watching
In this episode of the Founders Journey podcast, we sit down with Jack Krupey to trace the winding path that took him from a small town in New Jersey to building a real estate investment career shaped by resilience, experimentation, and adaptability. We start by learning about Jack’s early years
In this episode of Founders Journey, we sit down with Aron Myers, who opens up about his unconventional path from a childhood marked by adversity to becoming a leadership coach and entrepreneur. Aron shares how growing up in East New York with parents struggling with addiction and his time in
In this episode of the Founders Journey podcast, we sit down with Lane Campbell to explore the role that persistence, hands-on learning, and unconventional thinking have played in his entrepreneurial journey. Lane shares personal stories that highlight the mindset and experiences that helped him evolve from a curious kid dismantling