308. Interview with Glenn Stearns, Founder of Kind Lending: From Failing Fourth Grade to “Undercover Billionaire”

Glenn Stearns has just released, InteGRITy, an inspirational book showcasing remarkable stories from his roller coaster life and career. Discover how regardless of your background, financial limitations, or past failures, you can unleash your potential and achieve your wildest aspirations. In honor of his new book, The Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Podcast is releasing this encore episode! Self-made billionaire and first Undercover Billionaire Glenn Stearns shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity and building a million-dollar business in just 90 days with only $100 and a pickup truck. Host Susan Sly and Glenn discuss his journey through the 2008 mortgage crisis, where his company faced financial ruin. He took a unique approach to renegotiating leases and communicating with lenders - he even bought out his competitors' offices and rehired their staff! His hard work and determination paid off, making him the largest lender in the country.   About Glenn: Glenn is known for his unrivalled track record for turning his vision and passion into reality through hard work, determination and grit. As a serial entrepreneur, Glenn is going back to his roots and is the Founder and CEO of Kind Lending, a new mortgage banker in the industry. He is creating a collaborative environment where individual input matters and having fun is mandatory. In 2019, Glenn starred in the television show Undercover Billionaire on the Discovery channel. The show featured the importance of team building, accountability, and perseverance.   Connect With Glenn: Book:  https://www.glennstearns.com/integrity Facebook: @GlennBStearns LinkedIn: @glennstearns Twitter: @GlennStearns Instagram: @GlennStearns/   About Susan: Susan Sly is a tech Co-founder and Co-CEO, a tech investor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the highly acclaimed podcast – Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. Susan has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She holds Certificates in Management and Leadership, Technology and Operations, and Strategy and Innovation from MIT. Susan is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author, Jack Canfield, made six Amazon Best Selling lists.   Connect With Susan: Twitter @Susanslylive Twitter @rawandrealentr1 LinkedIn @susansly Facebook @susanslylive Website https://susansly.com/   Join the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/rawandrealentrepreneurs   Join Susan's Insider’s List https://susansly.com/insider/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices