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The 21 Year-Old Who Sold 3 Companies - Motivation Monday with JR Rivas

2016/6/6
logo of podcast Hello Tech Pros - Motivation, Soft Skills & Business Advice

Hello Tech Pros - Motivation, Soft Skills & Business Advice

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As a kid, JR didn't have running water and realized his family was struggling. Due to his work ethic and mentors, he's built and sold 3 businesses and working on his 4th.

JR Rivas is young entrepreneur with a love to inspire people. At just 21 years old JR has already grown and sold 3 businesses. He has now begun his next mission. Inspiring people to stop acting on fear and start acting on the drive that their internal compass is pulling them to. JR is a podcast coach and the host of the Rags to Niches podcast.

Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/jr-rivas-motivation/) Key Takeaways

  • Your future doesn't have to match your past
  • Society can tell you that you're too young or too old to build a business, don't listen
  • Don't give yourself excuses for not pursuing your dreams
  • When you are inspired to follow your dreams, you inspire others to follow theirs
  • Podcasting is a hot commodity right now
  • You can get into podcasting for less than $300 and be successful
  • "Knowing you're going to die is the best way to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose." - by Steve Jobs

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About Hello Tech Pros Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology to learn how to build your career, build your product and build your business.