Ep.59 Turning Life’s Losses Into Lessons: The Carey Ourso Interview

1/ Meet Carey Ourso: He went from broke baseball coach to owning 14 Jani-King, franchises and powering a movement grounded in faith, hope, and community. But the path wasn’t easy.2/ “All of the tragedies have really directed me to where I am today... No matter what life has dealt you, you can still do this because I'm living proof.” 3/ Carey Ourso isn’t shy about the pain: divorce, loss of two spouses, a brain bleed, his third wife's battle with cancer — every setback became fuel for his next victory.4/ When his barber suggested writing a book, Carey Ourso was skeptical. But the heartbreak of losing his wife sparked ‘Victory Shadow,’ a raw, honest look at how to win despite tragedy.5/ The book turned into more than a business manual — it became a beacon of hope. Readers reach out saying: “I now know I can make it through what I'm going through because you did.”6/ Carey Ourso’s 3 pillars of success:Serve othersDuplicate yourselfMultiply your businessHe credits serving a homeless woman with unlocking his biggest business blessing. She prayed for his success — he became the biggest Jani-King, franchisee in the world.7/ “I went from leading a team to being the team... to building a team bigger than I ever imagined.” Whether coaching or business, Carey Ourso learned leadership is about elevating others.8/ Legacy advice to his younger self? “This is less about you than what you think. Keep giving, keep serving.”9/ Faith is the core. Carey Ourso leaned into his beliefs during adversity. “If you pray for small things, it’s kind of insulting to the big God we have. Pray big prayers.”10/ With his daughter now running day-to-day operations, Carey Ourso is passionate about the #CareyGMovement — empowering business owners to think bigger, serve deeper, and live freer.11/ If you’re in the mud, remember Carey Ourso’s story: You’re just one big prayer, generous act, or hard pivot away from your next breakthrough.#entrepreneurship #leadership #faith #businessgrowth