29: Scaling Multiple Businesses and Making a BIG Social Impact with Andy Seth

BiggerPockets Business Podcast

BiggerPockets

Business, Careers

4.8 • 696 Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2019

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Want to "do well" AND "do good"? Andy Seth's done just that—building several businesses and doing big things in his community. In this episode, he shares how he did it. You'll love hearing about Andy's journey from humble beginnings, like how he hustled at every turn and how he fought with what he calls "a terrible business partner"—his own ego! (Can anyone relate?) Andy shares great tips for finding what you're really passionate about and maintaining your energy while juggling multiple pursuits. You'll learn why it's OK to bounce around as you look to make a real impact beyond success and money. And our conversation on hiring might totally change the way you look at job applicants. Oh—and don't miss Andy's story about writing his book, Bling, in a shockingly short period of time. Andy is a super-thoughtful entrepreneur who's looking at the big picture and making a real difference in people's lives every day. Check him out, and subscribe to the BiggerPockets Business Podcast so you won't miss our next show! In This Episode We Cover: Andy's upbringing and how he grew up struggling financially Making $300K/year as a DJ in college How he sold two tech companies before he graduated college How to build businesses in parallel How to not fall victim to your ego His hiring and job description tips How he was able to write a book in five days Why he dislikes "world domination" And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums Accenture Minds Matter Denver O Net Online Kipp School Check the full show notes here: http://biggerpockets.com/bizshow29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:29.0	Welcome to the Bigger Pockets Business Podcast show number 29.
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