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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 58 MIN

Entrepreneur Who Hit Zero Twice Exposes What Nobody Tells You About Going Broke - Kevin Fedor

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“I hit zero twice as an entrepreneur. The second time hurt worse than the first. Here's what nobody warned me about going broke in business.”Kevin Fedor hit zero twice as an entrepreneur and lived to expose the unsexy truth about going broke in business that success stories conveniently skip. As a marketing expert who rebuilt from nothing multiple times, Kevin reveals why entrepreneurship's dark side isn't about glory, it's about surviving months at zero with nobody watching. Subscribe to hear the raw reality of entrepreneurship from someone who's been broke twice and came back stronger.You’ll learn:-Why hitting zero twice as an entrepreneur is more common than you think and what it teaches you about resilience-The unsexy daily reality of entrepreneurship that looks identical to a 9-5 job but with zero safety net-How to build your own light when entrepreneurship leaves you running in complete darkness-Why autonomy matters more than money when choosing entrepreneurship over traditional careers-The self-awareness test every aspiring entrepreneur must pass before quitting their job-How to optimize for your North Star instead of chasing someone else's definition of success-What really happens when you go months at zero income as a business owner-Why future-proofing your lifestyle goals should drive your entrepreneurial decisions todayHave you ever experienced hitting zero in your entrepreneurial journey, or are you afraid of it happening? Share your story or biggest fear about going broke in business below.00:00 The Journey Begins: Early Entrepreneurial Influences00:33 First Internship: Planting the Seed of Entrepreneurship01:54 The Birth of a Sports Podcast04:30 Building Follow Spike: The Early Struggles06:21 The Long Road to the First Dollar07:46 The Importance of Consistency and Inputs15:34 Finding Value Beyond Financial Success22:12 Discovering Your North Star32:38 The Value of Passion and Validation32:52 Is University Necessary for Success?33:32 Challenging Traditional Education37:14 The Reality of Entrepreneurship39:30 The Importance of Self-Awareness44:14 Balancing Career and Personal Goals52:44 The Unseen Side of Entrepreneurship56:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs01:00:24 Final Thoughts and Future PlansBEST QUOTES“Somebody just quit”"You're basically running in the dark not knowing if there's gonna be light eventually. That's entrepreneurship.""I had the whole 'somebody just quit' mentality and spent months at zero. It happens.""If you can build your own light, you already win.""You're doing the right thing. Just keep doing it. You're in a room of one and that's okay."#EntrepreneurshipReality #GoingBroke #StartupFailureKevin’s WorkConnect with Kevin Fedor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-fedor/Jacob’s WorkPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385

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