In Episode 9 of Run with the Cheetahs, Russell Anderson talks with author Jerry and his son, entrepreneur Justin Freishtat, about one of life’s hardest pivots: moving from victim to victor when everything collapses. From divorce and losing millions to fraud, lawsuits, and starting over, they share the honest, unpolished version of what adversity really feels like and how to climb back.
They break down:
- The moment Jerry decided to stop living as a victim and rebuild his life after a brutal divorce and financial wipeout.
- How Justin went from a $20M hedge fund and a luxury lifestyle to losing his income, his net worth, and his marriage—and why his network and personal brand kept him in the fight.
- The concept of “the gap”: the time you stay in despair before you decide to move, and how experience shortens that window.
- Why controlling your health, habits, and inner work matters more than ever when the external world is on fire.
This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, blindsided, or broken by circumstances and needing proof that the comeback really can beat the setback.
Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.
Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life
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Intro/Outro Music Credit
Big Thanks to Michael Fath for the use of The Emerald Isle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hva33IEU3SY&list=RDHva33IEU3SY&start_radio=1
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