The Hard Truth About Entrepreneurship | Lessons I Wish I Knew Before I Started

Welcome back to The Real EQ Podcast — where we get real about what it truly takes to build, grow, and sustain success.

In Episode 6, we’re talking “The Truth About Entrepreneurship.”

Ethan Quant opens up about the lessons, the pain, and the pressure that come with building something from the ground up, from his early days as a mortgage broker to founding Lifestyles Digital Media Group and becoming one of The Bahamas’ leading creative entrepreneurs.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why relationships matter more than revenue
How self-doubt and imposter syndrome can drive success
The power of building the right team
Why pressure is a privilege and how to handle it
What to expect if you’re thinking about starting your own business

This isn’t theory. This is the real story the unfiltered truth about what it means to commit to a vision when no one else sees it.

🎙️ If you’ve ever questioned your path as an entrepreneur or wondered if you’re “good enough,” this one’s for you.

0:00 - Intro: The Truth About Entrepreneurship
0:25 - What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My First Business
1:00 - The Value of Relationships Over Revenue
1:40 - Overcoming Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome
2:30 - Building a Team That Believes in the Vision
4:00 - The Reality of Suffering and Success
5:10 - How to Handle Pressure as an Entrepreneur
6:40 - Doing the Work When It Feels Impossible
7:40 - My Honest Advice for New Entrepreneurs
9:30 - Why Entrepreneurship Is Not for Everyone
10:20 - Final Thoughts: Get Uncomfortable & Do the Work

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