The Real Meaning of Success: From Selling Cars to Serial Entrepreneurship | Featuring Roy Kirchner

In this inspiring episode of Walk In Victory, host NaRon Tillman sits down with Roy Kirchner, a resilient serial entrepreneur whose journey spans from working in a pizzeria and selling cars to building a multi-business empire including a successful 3D printing company and an upcoming AI and video consulting venture.

Roy unpacks hard-earned wisdom on perseverance, mentorship, business growth, and the inner mindset needed to evolve from survival mode to visionary entrepreneurship. He also shares how a life-threatening illness during COVID-19 forced him to confront his definition of success and realign his priorities toward purpose, relationships, and long-term vision.

Whether you’re launching your first venture or looking to rediscover your “why,” this episode offers actionable insights on resilience, mindset shifts, and personal transformation in business. 

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• Why mentorship and mindset are essential for entrepreneurial growth
• Lessons from transitioning from car sales to multi-business ownership
• Redefining success after health challenges
• Navigating adversity and rapid business pivots during COVID-19
• The power of persistence and reinvention at every stage of the journey

🕰️ Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Host's Greeting
00:41 – Defining Success Beyond Material Gains
03:58 – Overcoming Obstacles and Celebrating Victories
05:19 – Guest Introduction: Roy Kirchner
05:48 – Roy's Journey: From Car Sales to Entrepreneurship
11:48 – From Sales to Strategic Marketing
19:41 – Big Deals, Bold Moves
23:41 – Planning the Exit
24:53 – Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship
25:51 – The Startup Struggle
30:50 – Entering the 3D Printing World
34:45 – COVID-19, Illness, and Unexpected Growth
37:51 – Redefining Success and Legacy
43:30 – Final Words and Encouragement

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