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EPISODE · Dec 24, 2024 · 51 MIN

Fired from Fortune 500 to Entrepreneur: Fred Gleeck's Journey to Equity Success and Passion for Poker

from Firing The Man · host Firing The Man

Discover the transformative journey of Fred Gleeck, an entrepreneur who turned his setbacks into stepping stones after being fired by five Fortune 500 companies. Experience his unique blend of theater and business acumen as Fred shares how these diverse skills led him to a successful career as a professional speaker and information product creator. He stresses the importance of embracing entrepreneurship early to avoid the golden handcuffs of corporate life, while candidly discussing the hurdles and triumphs that come with this bold switch.Gain valuable insights into the art and strategy of forming equity partnerships that thrive on mutual trust and complementary skills. Fred reveals how to transition from traditional compensation models to innovative, performance-based arrangements that benefit all stakeholders. With engaging examples and role-play scenarios, he highlights the crucial steps in building resilient partnerships, from crafting simplified equity agreements to managing financial responsibilities and exit plans akin to a business prenup.Elevate your understanding of equity-based compensation through Fred’s 90 Day Accelerator program, designed to help clients secure meaningful equity deals. Tune in as we discuss his microbook, "Don't Scale," which advocates for achieving more with fewer clients and less stress. Fred also shares reflections on his entrepreneurial path and newfound passion for poker, offering practical advice and personal insights for listeners eager to 'fire the man' and redefine their career paths.How to connect with fred?Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Equity-Integration-Coaches-Consultants-ebook/dp/B0CQ489WRLLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredgleeck/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fred.gleeckWebsite: https://www.fredgleeck.com/Ready to scale your Amazon business? Click here to book a strategy call.  https://calendly.com/firingtheman/amazon Support the show

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