Fail Forward, Rise Strong: Loss, Legacy & Leadership

Today's episode is sponsored by Kreatures of Habit. Use Code: Mile40 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kreaturesofhabit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off a one-time purchase OR the first subscription order payment.Welcome back to the Mile 40 Podcast! On Episode 151, host Bishoy Tadros sits down with Joel Steele, an accomplished financial expert, entrepreneur, author, and speaker whose extraordinary journey is filled with both triumph and setbacks. While Joel has built a career helping thousands improve their wealth and health, he is most proud of being the best husband, father, and person he can be.Joel’s story begins in New Jersey, where he overcame a tumultuous childhood, learned resourcefulness at a young age, and chased entrepreneurial dreams, sometimes learning from failure the hard way. Together with Bishoy, Joel explores the life-defining moments that shaped his resilient outlook, from launching a trailblazing healthy fast food chain to facing devastating loss and rebuilding himself from the ground up in the world of financial services.Throughout this candid conversation, Joel reflects on the values of integrity, empathy, and perseverance, and how these principles guide every area of his life, including parenting and personal growth. He shares invaluable insights on why doing good matters, how to build meaningful habits, and the importance of discovering your true potential and purpose.Whether you’re picking yourself up from a setback, chasing your next big goal, or seeking inspiration to live more intentionally, Joel’s story reminds us all that comebacks are always greater than setbacks. Get ready for an episode packed with wisdom, humor, and actionable advice as we journey through Joel Steele’s Mile 40 moments.For over twenty years, Joel Steele has been an accomplished financial expert and co-owner of a leading financial firm. However, he would rather be known for being the best husband, father, and person he can be. Joel is passionate about sharing his life lessons and experiences to help others avoid learning them the hard way. He has helped thousands of individuals build their wealth and health. He is an author and speaker sharing messages from his unusual and interesting life journey that are part motivational and part entertaining.Joel is part of the ownership group of the Grand Rapids Gold, the G-League affiliate of the 2023 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets. He also has a passion for fitness and nutrition. Joel is a former certified personal trainer and created a small chain of healthy fast-food restaurants in the early 2000s. He enjoys traveling, sports, philanthropy, and meeting interesting people. Joel currently lives in New Jersey with his wife, Kara, and their two kids, Brandon and Kelsey.More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadrosPurchase Your Copy of Break Barriers OR Audacious Today - Use Code MILE40 for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bishoytadros.com