RG 316 - How to Build a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Happiness – w/ Ben Lapidus

Wealth and happiness do not always go hand in hand, but Ben Lapidus has found a way to achieve both. Listen to Ben’s philosophies in life and learn how you can build success without sacrificing your happiness. Ben is the Chief Financial Officer for Spartan Investment Group, LLC and a co-founder and host of Best Ever Conferences. His extensive finance and business development skills helped him construct a portfolio from $0 to over $500 million in assets under management. Ben has been through lots of ups and downs. He created startups that didn’t work out, lost more than $200,000 of investor money, and had to build a business from scratch. Today, his portfolio is worth over half a billion dollars, and he helps other investors achieve financial freedom. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Ben, his business, and how to build the life that you want without sacrificing your happiness. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Spend your time on something at the intersection of three things (something you’re passionate about, great at, and economically viable). 2. When you have lower expectations, it is easier to generate happiness. 3. Vanity metrics are a sign of youth, but we grow out of it as we grow older. 4. Don’t be obsessed with exit options. LINKS https://www.benlapidus.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/blapidus/ https://www.bestevercre.com/blog/meet-best-ever-conference-co-founder-ben-lapidus https://www.bestevercre.com/podcast INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Want to invest alongside Reed? All investments are 100% PASSIVE. Historical returns to accredited investors have ranged 18-31% annualized! To find out more, head on over to… www.reedgoossens.com