In this powerful episode of The Excellence Project, Eric Worre sits down with Allan and Nicole Blain, a dynamic couple who left behind a $40 million construction business to pursue network marketing full-time. Their remarkable journey spans from Allan's days as a California Highway Patrol officer to building a successful construction company, before ultimately finding purpose and partnership in network marketing. The Blains openly share their struggles with personal tragedies, Allan's battle with alcohol, and how hitting rock bottom led to their greatest transformation. This conversation is filled with wisdom about faith, partnership, the courage to change, and why contribution is more fulfilling than accumulation.
TimeStamps
[00:00:32] - 22 Moves in 32 Years of Marriage - Allan and Nicole discuss their remarkable journey of moving 22 times throughout their 32 years of marriage, demonstrating their willingness to embrace change.
[00:02:32] - Early Career Struggles - How they went from college athletes with professional dreams to minimum wage jobs and construction work, looking for a "better way."
[00:03:59] - California Highway Patrol Stories - Allan shares amusing and intense stories from his time as a highway patrol officer, including a memorable slow-speed chase.
[00:09:50] - Nicole's Challenging Childhood - Nicole reveals her difficult upbringing with an absent father who went to prison, creating her desire for stability.
[00:12:12] - The 200-Mile Quota - Allan explains why he left the Highway Patrol when assigned to a remote county where the only requirement was driving 200 miles per day.
[00:14:13] - First Exposure to Network Marketing - The couple describes their initial introduction to network marketing as customers and part-time distributors.
[00:19:07] - Taking Over the Family Construction Business - How Allan stepped in to save his father's struggling construction company during the 2008 financial crisis.
[00:21:27] - Perfect on the Outside, Miserable Within - Allan reveals how despite external success, he was deeply unhappy and searching for meaning.
[00:22:48] - The Storm Period - The couple candidly discusses family tragedies, including the suicide of Allan's siblings, his parents' divorce, and his struggle with alcohol.
[00:27:45] - Supporting Through Rehabilitation - Nicole shares how she held the family together during Allan's 30-day rehabilitation while homeschooling six children.
[00:39:45] - The Bold Decision - The incredible story of Allan giving away his 25% ownership in a $40 million company to pursue network marketing full-time.
[00:43:44] - Why Some Won't Change - Insights on why many people resist change and are unwilling to temporarily reduce their standard of living for future growth.
[00:51:40] - Finding World-Class Mentorship - How joining Eric's mastermind transformed their business by connecting them with successful, humble leaders.
[00:56:18] - Life Doesn't Get Easier, You Get Better - Allan and Nicole's perspective on facing challenges and growing through difficult experiences.
[01:00:28] - Focusing on the Gain, Not the Gap - Their philosophy on maintaining gratitude for progress rather than focusing on the distance to goals.
Your Next Steps:
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