045: From Alcoholic to Entrepreneur: How Getting Sober Transforms Your Life with Justin Draplin

In this episode of The Modern Man, I welcome Justin Draplin, CEO of Eclipse Cottages, to open up about the changes he went through while getting sober and how he's creating an impact on others through entrepreneurship. From driving drunk to building a community of tiny homes, Justin has an incredibly insightful and humble story you won't want to miss. Listen in as Justin shines a light on how his spirituality shifted after getting sober and what he's learned about building strong relationships and taking control of your life as a man.   "We're never too lost and that can be a hard concept but I've lived it. I should be dead." – Justin Draplin  You don't have to be an entrepreneur or be struggling with addiction to gain something from this discussion. I bet Justin's journey with identity, decision-making, and radical honesty will plant a few seeds in your head that could later grow into something transformational. Remember, we're all just trying to figure life out as we go. Life is messy, but it's our responsibility to grab a broom and get sweeping.   Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn: [01:01] About Justin Draplin. [02:54] The humble story of Justin's upbringing & Why you need to build strong relationships with other men before you can with women. [07:09] How our development in high school and college influences our adulthood. [12:11] When did you truly start changing as a man? What triggered that change? [24:02] Justin shares how meeting his wife impacted his life. [30:52] How he started and grew his business, Eclipse Cottages. [41:26] Getting in control of your life is what will lead to the transformation you're looking for. [43:15] How to connect with Justin. [45:01] As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?   If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with a friend, then RATE/REVIEW The Modern Man on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!   Resources Mentioned: Eclipse Cottages: https://eclipsecottages.com   Connect with Justin: Visit his website: https://eclipsecottages.com Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eclipsecottages Connect with him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eclipsecottages   Connect with The Modern Man: Visit our website: https://themodernmanshow.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244885633101820 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheModernMan8 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_modernman_show Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyA3-wtyv7xVqUbPyB0eOg