THE $2B LESSON: WHY FAILURE WAS MY GREATEST INVESTMENT || JUSTIN PRINCE || EPISODE 048
The Code To WinningShow Notes
From flipping pizzas and working construction to generating over $2 billion in revenue wand building five multimillion-dollar businesses, Justin Prince’s journey proves that failure isn’t the end it’s the foundation.
In this powerful episode, Justin opens up about his humble beginnings, the collapse of his first business that left his family below-zero financially, and the season of life when his wife and kids lived in a 1-room loft above his in-laws’ garage, with the kids sleeping in the closet.
We dive deep into:
* "Be The One" Justin’s transformative book that has inspired hundreds of thousands to rise above circumstances and create their own success story. * The creation of Make Wellness and its ambitious trajectory to hit $100 million in revenue in its first year.
* How he’s shared the stage in over 20 countries with icons like John C. Maxwell, Jamie Kern Lima, and Ed Mylett.
* Why failure was his greatest investment and how it became the fertilizer for his extraordinary success. J
ustin’s story is proof that you don’t need a perfect past, a college degree, or a straight path to create a life of impact, wealth, and purpose.
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