The Kendo Philosophy of a 7-Figure Bootstrapper

How can an ancient martial art make you a better entrepreneur? For Ray Blakney, it’s all about The Kendo Philosophy of a 7-Figure Bootstrapper. In this deep dive, the successful founder explains how the discipline and long-term mindset of Kendo (Japanese fencing) are the secret to his success. Learn why there are no shortcuts to the top of the mountain and how this unique philosophy can transform your approach to building a business. Check out the company: https://livelingua.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - From Peace Corps to 7-Figure Bootstrapper03:44 - The Secret to Becoming Fluent in Any Language06:18 - How Traveling The World Unlocks Business Ideas08:47 - "Seven Years to Seven Figures": Our Bootstrapping Story11:18 - How to Run a 150-Person Remote Team13:52 - Why You Need a Native Speaker to Learn Culture16:39 - The Language Learning Mistake Everyone Makes19:17 - Funny Travel Stories: When Your "Secret Language" Fails21:51 - Adventures in Morocco24:32 - My Camel Tried to Hurt Me27:07 - Why the Food in Gibraltar is Awful29:43 - The Kendo Philosophy for Entrepreneurs32:06 - How Kendo Perfectly Explains a Sales Funnel34:39 - The "Millionaire Next Door" Mindset37:12 - The Unsexy Habits of Real Millionaires39:48 - I Started a Chocolate Factory for the Price of a Car42:27 - The Truth About Manufacturing in China📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.