This is the raw, unfiltered story of an entrepreneur who built his business from the ground up—driven by loss, resilience, and an unbreakable will. From overcoming the tragedy of losing his son to navigating the brutal world of business, this conversation reveals the emotional and psychological cost of success.
💬 "The only way this business fails is if I die."
This isn’t your typical business motivation talk—it’s a reality check. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or just looking for inspiration, this story will challenge and move you.
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - The Pain That Started It All
00:10 - Why This Business Can’t Fail
00:24 - The Only Way It Ends
00:28 - The Secret Shopper Test
00:31 - Considering a Part-Time Job Just to Survive
00:39 - How the Name 'Coffee Junkiez' Came to Be
00:46 - Team Culture: Cakes and Celebrations
01:25 - Advice to My Younger Self
02:51 - The Harsh Reality of Entrepreneurship
05:10 - The One Life Hack for Success
05:26 - Can Anyone Do What I Do?
07:01 - The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship: Pain & Sacrifice
09:39 - Why Most People Should Avoid Business Ownership
12:26 - The Cost of Entrepreneurship: Losing Everything
17:10 - Where I See This Business in 10 Years
18:33 - Have I Ever Felt Like I ‘Made It’?
22:16 - I Value Experiences, Not Things
23:25 - The Moment I Almost Gave Up
27:03 - Why This Business Represents My Son
29:15 - Why I Root for Other Entrepreneurs
33:01 - Do I Use Secret Shoppers?
34:18 - How I Came Up with the Name
39:06 - If My Son Had Lived, This Business Wouldn’t Exist
42:58 - How One Decision Changed My Entire Life
46:11 - The Culture I Built Without Knowing It
48:21 - Why People Should Support This Business
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