MFREE 101 Trailer # 4 with Sam Morris: What If “I Don’t Know” Is the Smartest Answer You Can Give?

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Not every investor conversation goes as planned. And that’s okay.

In this episode, Sam Morris and I talk about the power of being honest when you don’t have all the answers—and why that can actually build more trust than pretending you do. The guest shares a story of getting stumped by a more experienced investor and how saying, “I don’t know, but I’ll find out,” led to growth, credibility, and a better relationship.

We also get real about the real keys to success. It’s not just strategy—it’s who’s in your corner. The most business-changing decision? Marrying the right partner. 22 years in, four teenagers, and still showing up strong.

This episode is full of reminders that leadership isn’t about being flawless—it’s about being human, being real, and staying in the game. Because if you're not in the game... you can't win.

#LeadWithHumility #MindsetFirst #InTheGame

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Episode Transcript

video1103948737 (00:00):
So here's the thing.
You communicate with a lot ofpeople and it had to be at least
one conversation you had with aninvestor.
That may have been moresophisticated than you are and
ask you a question that you waslike, I don't know.
Yeah.
You say I would tell'em.
Oh my gosh.
You know what?
That is a great question.
I don't have the answer for itright now.

(00:20):
Will you gimme some time to getthe answer though?
I'll go find it.
that's something I shouldprobably know too.
I'll go find it.
And if you go do something likethat and that drives you too.
it would drive me to sit thereand go, oh my gosh, somebody
asked something I didn't knowthe answer to.
And I take that as a, what,better up my game, right?
but I don't have that answerright now.
let me get back to you andhere's the timeframe I'm gonna

(00:40):
get back to you in it alsoprovided another opportunity for
a future conversation, which isawesome.
For sure.
Now, so what is one thing youwish you understood earlier?
Gosh, you have to be in the gameto win the game.
not in the game, you're notgonna win the game.
totally understand.
so to what do you attribute yoursuccess?
Oh, there's a lot of things Icould attribute it to.
I married the right woman.

(01:03):
Uh,'cause that's big, that'shuge.
It really is probably one of thebiggest decisions anybody will
make in their life.
I tell my kids that almost everyday.
Almost 22 years now for me andmy wife and our four teenagers.
We really clinging to oneanother with that.
but I would say that.
That would've probably accountfor the bulk of your success
because, you constantly willhave somebody in your corner.

(01:25):
Yes.
and I know that's a non-businessanswer, but it's reality