What social media won't teach you about building a business - Vick Tipnes

Vick Tipnes is a self-made healthcare entrepreneur and the founder of Blackstone Medical, which he built into the largest at-home medical sleep testing company in the United States.

Despite his $100m net-worth, Vick started from humble beginnings, without a college degree, and endured years of financial pressure before the business finally “took off."

In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to build a real company (not a “laptop lifestyle”), how to think about risk without destroying your personal finances, and why old-school, face-to-face principles may be a competitive advantage in a hyper-digital world.

Vick also shares his blunt perspective on identity, focus, relationships, and why the right partner can dramatically multiply a man’s output.

Expect to learn:

• How to take calculated entrepreneurial risks without over-leveraging yourself
• Why most people aren’t “ready” for entrepreneurship—and how to tell if you are
• The overlooked advantage of old-school business tactics

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