From Rock Bottom to $400M Exit with Mike Fata | #26

He went from 320 pounds and rock bottom to building and selling a $400 million company. In this episode, Mike Fata shares how a personal health crisis led him to discover hemp, build Manitoba Harvest from scratch, and navigate two decades of uncertainty, setbacks, and breakthrough growth. From dropping out of high school to becoming a $100M+ CEO, Mike breaks down the mindset shifts that fueled his success and the identity changes required to sustain it. You'll also hear what happened after the exit, including the unexpected personal challenges that forced him to rebuild his life from the ground up and redefine success on his own terms. Key takeaways: Why "just one more day" is the most powerful entrepreneurial mindset The difference between being your best self vs trying to be better How discipline, not motivation, drives long-term success If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or on the edge of quitting, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, resilience, and what it really takes to win.