5 Priceless Lessons I Learned from 'Undercover Billionaire'

When Glenn told me that this was going to be a crazy experience, I didn’t know what to expect. Even worse, it was longer than originally planned because production was shut down due to COVID! There was so much madness behind the scenes, but that’s a whole other story…

During COVID, I was crazy enough to leave everything behind, to go to a town I'd never been and build a million-dollar business in 90 days. It wasn’t easy, but it taught me valuable lessons that I will never forget.

As someone who has built a successful garage door business from scratch, I thought I had a leg up by getting some advice from my friend and former 10X Growth Conference speaker, Glenn Stearns. But boy was I wrong! Here are the five most important takeaways from the show:

Lesson #1: Be Prepared

I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I agreed to do “Undercover Billionaire,” but I learned some valuable lessons. The first one was how completely unprepared I was. If you want that promotion or that dream job, you need to ask! Yes, you might get rejected. But that’s where the growth happens.

Lesson #2: Ask Questions

When I ask my best salespeople, 'How on earth did you sell that!?' They often laugh and say: 'All I did was ask.' Encourage your employees to get in the habit of asking to help bring their careers to the next level. This doesn’t just apply to entrepreneurs and leaders.

Lesson #3: Leverage Experts

What are your thoughts on AI, Millennials, etc.? How do you allocate your marketing budget? Where do you find the best people to hire? What are the top three books that you would recommend to everyone? Here are a few of my favorite questions to figure out what makes them successful.

I’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars and spent hundreds of hours with experts all over the country, getting them to share their knowledge with me. They buy time by paying people for the answers they don’t have yet-so that they avoid mistakes that destroy the business they're building and also find proven strategies that help them grow faster.

Lesson #4: Value Your Time

Rather than trial and error, billionaires like Stearns understand the value of their time. They know that every minute counts, and they make decisions accordingly. I've grown my garage door business to $150M by asking the right people the right questions. It’s not rocket science, but it does take discipline and a willingness to learn.

Lesson #5: Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks

LET’S JUST SAY IT DIDN’T HAPPEN THAT WAY. I thought I would be able to bring my family to wherever I was within a week. Not only did I think I was going to kill this challenge, but I also thought I had a leg up by getting some advice from Glenn Stearns.

In the end, it didn’t quite work out that way. But hey-it's better than not living the life of your dreams. So, if you want to build a successful business or achieve your goals, be prepared to take calculated risks and learn from your mistakes.

As I reflect on my experience with 'Undercover Billionaire,' I realize that it was a wild ride, but one that taught me some priceless lessons. If you’re looking for inspiration and motivation to take your career or business to the next level,

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