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From $2M in debt to $200M potential exit
The power of not quitting
$2M in credit card debt…
Unable to look his kids in the eyes…
Ready to throw in the towel and apply for jobs.
That was my friend just a few years ago.
The kind of darkness every entrepreneur fears. The moment when the weight of failure feels absolutely crushing.
Today? He's doing $21M in EBITDA and looking at a $200M+ exit.
The difference between bankruptcy and massive success wasn't some magical strategy or breakthrough innovation.
It was having the right people around him.
His wife told him she'd sleep on the streets with him if needed. His mastermind group of entrepreneurs refused to let him quit. His support system became his lifeline.
This isn't just an inspiring story - it's a blueprint for entrepreneurial resilience.
Because here's the truth about building something significant:
The difference between success and failure often comes down to who's in your corner when things get rough.
The right support system doesn't just encourage you - they help you see opportunities you're too stressed to notice.
Your network becomes your net worth in ways you never expect.
This reality has transformed how we think about business growth.
That's why we've created something different for 2025:
A comprehensive growth marketing plan that includes not just strategies and tactics, but also critical support systems and accountability frameworks.
Because sometimes, you just need someone in your corner who's been there before.
To your resilience,
Eric
P.S. My friend's story taught me something else: rock bottom is often the foundation you build your empire on.