The Best Founders Are Quitters

Stop believing the myth that successful people never give up. This video explains why smart founders know when to quit a failing business, and how those lessons are the true foundation for massive success.

Are you holding onto a business or project that is clearly going nowhere? Many founders get trapped by the idea that "never give up" is the only path to success. The truth is, some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs—even people like Elon Musk—have a string of failures behind them. The key is knowing when to quit a business so you can redirect your time and energy into something that will work.

In this powerful video, I share my business failure lessons, including the hilarious disaster of "Spanking Clean" company, and the string of failed ventures that eventually led to three successful business exits. Learn how to:

▪️Cultivate the founder mindset that expects failure, but uses it to grow.
▪️Understand the strategic concept of "fail fast" to minimize damage.
▪️Use reflection to build foundations that will accelerate your next business exit

This is a must-watch for any entrepreneur battling the ego and anxiety that comes with failure, proving that business failure is just tuition for future success.

Chapters

[0:00] The Myth of "Never Give Up": Why Smart Founders Know When to Quit
[0:28] The Hard Truth: Being Honest About When to Quit a Business
[0:54] Case Study: The Failed Cleaning Company (The Spanking Clean Disaster)
[1:59] Failure is a Foundation for Success (The Elon Musk Example)
[2:22] The 12-Year Journey: From String of Failures to Three Business Exits
[3:16] The Strategic Advice: Why You Must "Fail Fast"
[4:05] The Power of Honest Reflection After Business Failure
[4:26] Dealing with Ego & Reputation Damage
[4:46] The Lawyer’s Investment: Proof that Failure Pays Off
[5:44] Conclusion: Failure is Learning, Not Giving Up on Your Dreams

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