EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 24 MIN
He Made 9 Figures After Rehab. Then Lost It All.
from The Disruptive Capitalists · host Sam Sells
He walked out of rehab with nothing and built a business worth nearly 9 figures. Then one delegation mistake brought it all crashing down. In this raw conversation, Justin Lund gets brutally honest with Sam Sells about his path from addiction recovery to massive entrepreneurial success — and the painful financial crisis that followed when he stopped watching the numbers. Now a coach for growth-stage founders, Justin breaks down what every scaling entrepreneur needs to know about mindset, financial oversight, and trusting the right people. In this episode, you'll hear: → The full story: rehab → 9 figures → financial crisis → comeback → The exact delegation mistake that triggered the collapse → Why most founders lose control of their own companies → Mindset shifts for entrepreneurs who feel like they're losing grip → AI tools for community impact and veteran-focused initiatives Whether you're building your first business or scaling to 8 figures, this episode is a must-listen. ⭐ Love the show? Leave a rating & review — it helps more people find us!Connect with Justin Lund:Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsjustinlund/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@itsJustinLundLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/justin-lund-propel/Facebook: www.facebook.com/justin.lund.propelConnect with Sam Sells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsells/https://www.facebook.com/impactsamuelfacebook.com/sam.sells.16instagram.com/thedisruptivecapitalistshttps://grantauthority.orghttps://brightstead.com Follow Us: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disruptive-capitalists/id1644437927Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I5tdqJNcxCB2Qiu1lfZyJ?si=4a4cf07923394bb9YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disruptivecapitalists/podcastsAmazon: https://amzn.eu/d/b0ycqCqPandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-disruptive-capitalists/PC:1001025132 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. The content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners should seek legal or professional advice before making any decisions based on the discussions in this podcast.
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He walked out of rehab with nothing and built a business worth nearly 9 figures. Then one delegation mistake brought it all crashing down. In this raw conversation, Justin Lund gets brutally honest with Sam Sells about his path from addiction recovery to massive entrepreneurial success — and the painful financial crisis that followed when he stopped watching the numbers. Now a coach for growth-stage founders, Justin breaks down what every scaling entrepreneur needs to know about mindset, financial oversight, and trusting the right people. In this episode, you'll hear: → The full story: rehab → 9 figures → financial crisis → comeback → The exact delegation mistake that triggered the collapse → Why most founders lose control of their own companies → Mindset shifts for entrepreneurs who feel like they're losing grip → AI tools for community impact and veteran-focused initiatives Whether you're building your first business or scaling to 8 figures, this episode is a must-listen. ⭐ Love the show? Leave a rating & review — it helps more people find us!Connect with Justin Lund:Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsjustinlund/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@itsJustinLundLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/justin-lund-propel/Facebook: www.facebook.com/justin.lund.propelConnect with Sam Sells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsells/https://www.facebook.com/impactsamuelfacebook.com/sam.sells.16instagram.com/thedisruptivecapitalistshttps://grantauthority.orghttps://brightstead.com Follow Us: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disruptive-capitalists/id1644437927Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I5tdqJNcxCB2Qiu1lfZyJ?si=4a4cf07923394bb9YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@disruptivecapitalists/podcastsAmazon: https://amzn.eu/d/b0ycqCqPandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-disruptive-capitalists/PC:1001025132 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. The content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Listeners should seek legal or professional advice before making any decisions based on the discussions in this podcast.
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