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MPF Discussion with Jay Sapovits
The Entrepreneurs Mindset: Why Jay Sapovits Stopped Chasing Jobs
About Jay Sapovits
Jay is the Founder and CEO of Ink’d Stores, a $5M e-commerce brand he built from the ashes of a failed fitness startup. His story is one of resilience, humility, and transformation. From helping scale Marquis Jet from $0 to $1B to facing the collapse of multiple ventures and battling a gambling addiction, Jay’s journey is a testament to rebuilding through self-awareness and grit.
Today, Ink’d Stores powers over 1,000 online swag shops for leading brands like DoorDash, Crocs, and Penn Entertainment—all grounded in the lessons learned from failure. Jay brings raw honesty and powerful insights about perseverance, risk, and reinvention.
The Entrepreneurs Mindset: Why Jay Sapovits Stopped Chasing Jobs
In this inspiring episode, Paul chats with Jay Sapovits, serial entrepreneur and founder of Ink'd Stores. From helping build Marquis Jet into a billion-dollar brand to reinventing himself after setbacks, Jay’s story is a powerful masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and fearless entrepreneurship.
Jay shares how he turned career rejection into opportunity, why adaptability beats experience, and the mindset that’s helped him thrive through every business challenge.
💡 4 Takeaways
1. Rejection Can Be Redirection – Jay’s early career setbacks pushed him to create his own path as an entrepreneur.
2. Be an Outsider Advantage – Entering new industries without preconceptions helped Jay see opportunities others missed.
3. Sales Cure Almost Everything – When challenges hit, Jay focuses on action and revenue rather than reaction.
4. Pause Before You React – True leadership means creating space before responding to setbacks.
Connect with Jay
Website:www.inkdstores.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysap/
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