250 | Joe Duran | Building Impactful Businesses: Lessons from a Successful Entrepreneur

How can you align your values with wealth management, lead authentically in business and navigate life's challenges with resilience? Joe Duran, a known figure in the field of wealth management, is highly regarded for his approach that goes beyond traditional financial strategies. As the founder and former CEO of United Capital, he consistently emphasizes the significance of aligning one's values with wealth management, recognizing that true prosperity extends beyond measures. His philosophy surpasses wealth management by integrating values, authenticity and resilience into an approach. Through this approach, Joe not only revolutionizes people's perception of wealth, but also empowers them to lead more fulfilling lives rooted in their genuine aspirations and values. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Joe joins Darius to share his journey from Zimbabwe to becoming an entrepreneur. He highlights the importance of kindness and belief in the universe, discusses his experience building and selling United Capital, leaving Goldman Sachs for impact as well as providing insights on wealth management and personal growth. Additionally, Joe delves into topics such as aligning choices with values, bridging the gap between personal and professional identities, and the significance of leadership. Topics include: The power of choosing to believe in a kind universe Joe emphasizes creating conditions where individuals can shine Joe talks about the lessons he learned from being on the rugby field Money as fuel, not the end goal Joe looks back selling United Capital to Gold Sachs in 2019 Embracing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning Closing the gap between ideal and real self Breaking down the separation between personal and professional identities Joe introduces the concept of working at the top of your license Persistence, adaptability, and optimism as key elements to succeed And other topics… Connect with Joe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-duran-711167 Twitter: https://twitter.com/duranmoney/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708