In this solo episode of Thoughts Between Shots, I share one of the most painful (and hilarious, in hindsight) lessons from my early days as a business owner steeped in hustle culture.
Picture this: San Francisco. A viral LinkedIn post. A dream client named “CJ.” A Tesla. And a deal ... that vanished overnight.
What followed was heartbreak, humiliation, and one of the most valuable lessons of my entrepreneurial life: always have a contract.
Along the way, I also break down the art of storytelling — from using descriptive language that pulls people into your scene to vocal variety that makes your delivery unforgettable.
✨ What you’ll learn:
Why contracts aren’t optional (even with dream clients)
How to add descriptive detail that hooks your audience
Why vocal variety matters more than the actual words you say
A business failure that turned into my storytelling gold
And yes, I might throw a little shade at Tesla drivers. 🚗⚡😉
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