What does it really take to survive nearly 40 years in business?

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Speaks Podcast, Chris Shurian, founder of Bootstraps & Battle Scars and creator of Founders Exchange shares real lessons from a serial entrepreneur who has built, broken, and rebuilt companies across construction, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and foreign investment.

Chris has lived what he calls “nine business lives in one.” He’s led multi-million-dollar ventures, faced business collapse, survived cancer, completed two Ironmans, and rebuilt when everything fell apart.

If you’re an entrepreneur facing failure, burnout, or doubt, this episode will show you:

✔️ How to rebuild after business failure
✔️ The mindset required to survive long-term entrepreneurship
✔️ What 39 years in business teaches you about resilience
✔️ Why founders must drop the armor and get real
✔️ The difference between hustle culture and true endurance
✔️ Practical lessons from wins, losses, and comebacks

Whether you’re a startup founder, small business owner, or seasoned entrepreneur, these battle-tested insights will help you navigate uncertainty and build something that lasts.

This conversation is about resilience in business, founder mindset, reinvention, and the courage to start over.

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Welcome to the world of entrepreneurship, where the journey is anything but linear. In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Speaks podcast, host Kofi Anyemedu engages Andrew Ackerman, an experienced entrepreneur and author of The Entrepreneur's Odyssey.

Together, they dive deep into the multifaceted experiences that shape entrepreneurs, offering insights and valuable lessons drawn from real-life challenges and triumphs. The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with uncertainty, challenges, and invaluable lessons. Andrew Ackerman's experiences serve as a testament to the resilience required to navigate this path.

For aspiring entrepreneurs, the key takeaways from this discussion include the importance of adaptability, the necessity of testing ideas, and the value of learning from both successes and failures.

Remember, entrepreneurship is not just about the destination; it's about the journey and the lessons learned along the way.

Check out Andrew on his personal site https://www.andrewbackerman.com or buy his book at https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-...

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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Speaks Podcast, host Kofi Anyemedu sits down with Steve Seidel, CEO and Founder of The Seidel Agency, to explore his entrepreneurial journey, leadership lessons, and the power of human connection in business.

With over 25 years of experience in marketing, media, and PR, Steve shares the highs and lows of building a people-first agency, the setbacks that shaped his leadership, and the pivotal moments that confirmed he was on the right path. He unpacks his powerful philosophy of “Connection as Currency,” explaining why authentic relationships, storytelling, and emotional intelligence remain irreplaceable even in the age of AI. This conversation also dives into:

• Turning disadvantages into strengths
• Building resilient, purpose-driven leadership
• Creating strong organizational culture
• The role of grit, rejection, and reinvention in entrepreneurship
• The future of leadership in AI-driven workplaces

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, creative, or founder navigating growth and change, this episode offers practical insights, inspiration, and real-world lessons you can apply immediately.

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