E36: The Brutal Reality of Business

1:00 Jake Waters talks on how his life changed after contracting an illness that could have taken his life, His lengthy stay in hospital and how months of recovery after that shaped his outlook on life and the choices he makes now with his business has given him more time for people that matter. He also discusses upscaling and how he has adapted his business model and maintained his trajectory. 4:52 Joe, Sam, Luke and Jake break down the 80-20 rule and how it's so prevalent in today's business climate. 8:05 Ordering a deliveroo to a close friend of Jake's he met in hospital to watching him pass away. 13:30 Joe goes into the brutal reality of when business goes sour and love ones turn to foe and dealing with subcontractors 18:30 building positivity in the workplace and if you're negative, cut them out. 31:00 Is it right to have a business partner ? 44:00 Having a podcast is stressful and it can take time before you can recoup an investment. 52:10 the finer intricacies of sales, whether a"lookie lookie man" selling a bracelet to getting an audience to watch a podcast 57:10 Thanking the podcast audience. For more information about this episode, head to our Instagram @themultipliersclub. The Multipliers Club is a community of ambitious young entrepreneurs dedicated to personal and business development. Join your hosts, Joe Todd, a construction entrepreneur, Luke Harvey and Sam Warrington, owners of a social media agency, and Jake Waters, a luxury travel expert. Together, they provide insights into the modern entrepreneurial journey, sharing their experiences as young founders who work hard and play hard. In addition, the podcast features lessons and wisdom from a carefully selected roster of respected business experts. Stay tuned for an engaging and informative conversation.