Justin Donald

Be a Contrarian

You Don’t Have to be Contrary to Be a Contrarian

By Justin Donald / March 29, 2022 /

In February of 2021, I had Codie Sanchez on my podcast. She is the Managing Director and Partner at Entourage Effect Capital private equity firm — focused on the legal cannabis industry. One of the favorite things I learned from Codie is that it is fun to make a ton of diversified income through side…

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Scale Business Successfully

Any Business Can Be Scaled Successfully — But How?

By Justin Donald / March 15, 2022 /

How did you spend your 35th birthday? I’m sure that whatever you did, the celebration was incredible. Were you celebrating the founding of two multi-million dollar companies that you sold? That’s exactly how Mike Michalowicz spent his 35th birthday. He became an angel investor, satisfied that he had found the recipe for success. But, despite…

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Exit at Maximum Value

When You Have to Exit — Do it at Maximum Value

By Justin Donald / March 11, 2022 /

From a business owner’s perspective — most businesses follow the same lifecycle. First, the business is started or acquired. Next, the business grows. And, eventually, you might exit the business. These second and third phases prove that higher-tier entrepreneurs have a distinct advantage over lower-tier entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs who are able to maximize their value and…

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A Millionaire Mindset

The Amazing Feeling of a Millionaire Mindset

By Justin Donald / March 8, 2022 /

Are you interested in becoming a millionaire? That’s not an uncommon dream. Whether you want the millionaire mindset because you’ve always wanted to be your own boss or achieve financial maneuverability — you can design your life to be free. The Difference Between Wishing and Making Your Mindset a Reality However, there is a difference…

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Passive Real Estate

Be Aggressive With Passive Real Estate

By Justin Donald / March 2, 2022 /

Using a title like Be Aggressive With Passive Real Estate is essential to me because passive real estate can help you live a lifestyle with less pressure to do the things in this short life that are not just important — but essential to you. Who is Your Most Important Mentor? Josh Cantwell is a…

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Magic Potion for Your Investing

The Enneagram is the Magic Potion for Your Investing

By Justin Donald / February 24, 2022 /

Many of you have heard about the Selfless Givers group I belong to. Susan Drumm is a member of that group, and I’ve been thinking about the podcast we did together in 2021, where she describes the process of using the Enneagram to become a better investor. The Enneagram is such a fascinating topic that…

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Top Performing Virtual Team

A Top Performing Virtual Team is a Must in 2022

By Justin Donald / February 22, 2022 /

One thing that I learned from Robert Glazer was about a person’s passion for business when he said, “I don’t want to create a company I don’t want to work with.” Another thing that I’ve been impressed with the last couple of years because Robert Glazer has had remote teams for 14 years. Yes, that’s…

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Gain the Power for Investing

Through Collaboration You Gain the Power for Investing

By Justin Donald / February 18, 2022 /

I’ve been thinking today about where motivations come from? First, of course, it’s so important to find what pulls you forward in your life each day, but mainly — how do you make it on the dark days? Everyone has them, you know? We have to know where to pull strength in this life. My…

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De-Risk the Deal

Giving Up Isn’t an Option, So You De-Risk the Deal

By Justin Donald / February 8, 2022 /

I loved writing that title — giving up isn’t an option, so you de-risk the deal. But, of course, the idea of de-risking the deal came from none other than Phillip Stutts. Phillip grew his marketing agency into an eight-figure business. But, more importantly, in our interview together, he told many valuable secrets about life,…

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Family Man First in Business

Is it Possible to Be a Family Man First in Business?

By Justin Donald / February 4, 2022 /

Have you ever pondered this question? Is it possible to be a family man or woman first if you have a company to run and you are in business? I’m not trying to leave women out with the title that only lists “man.” But I’m a man, so I shouldn’t talk from a woman’s perspective.…

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