EPISODE · Dec 21, 2020 · 44 MIN
How to Build a "Recession-Proof" Portfolio of 7+ Figure Businesses
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This is a masterclass on how to build a "recession-proof" portfolio of 7+ figure businesses. Serial entrepreneur Stephen Halasnik, who has built 6 successful companies, reveals his strategy for creating counter-cyclical businesses that thrive in any economy. He explains how his financing company, funeral funding business, and commercial real estate holdings balance each other out during economic downturns. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for any founder looking to build long-term, sustainable wealth. You'll learn the importance of testing a market before investing, why you must work "on" your business instead of "in" it, and the mindset required to run multiple companies successfully.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------00:00 - How to Build a "Recession-Proof" Business Portfolio05:44 - The First Business: Testing a Market Without Investing10:45 - Learning From Recessions (The 7-Year Downturn)16:35 - The Counter-Cyclical Strategy: Financing vs. Funeral Funding29:45 - The Importance of Working ON vs. IN Your Business33:54 - Why a Building Was My Best Hedge Against a Recession37:23 - Stephen's #1 Rule for Long-Term SuccessLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is a masterclass on how to build a "recession-proof" portfolio of 7+ figure businesses. Serial entrepreneur Stephen Halasnik, who has built 6 successful companies, reveals his strategy for creating counter-cyclical businesses that thrive in any economy. He explains how his financing company, funeral funding business, and commercial real estate holdings balance each other out during economic downturns. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for any founder looking to build long-term, sustainable wealth. You'll learn the importance of testing a market before investing, why you must work "on" your business instead of "in" it, and the mindset required to run multiple companies successfully.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------▶ Get my eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network-----------------------------------📈 WORK WITH ME-----------------------------------▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://welivetobuild.com/book-a-call▶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/fundraising▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship---------------------------------------------👀 CONNECT WITH SEAN---------------------------------------------▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot▶ Inquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS---------------------------00:00 - How to Build a "Recession-Proof" Business Portfolio05:44 - The First Business: Testing a Market Without Investing10:45 - Learning From Recessions (The 7-Year Downturn)16:35 - The Counter-Cyclical Strategy: Financing vs. Funeral Funding29:45 - The Importance of Working ON vs. IN Your Business33:54 - Why a Building Was My Best Hedge Against a Recession37:23 - Stephen's #1 Rule for Long-Term SuccessLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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