In today’ episode, we chat to Kory McLaughlin and Mike Wallis, the founders of Tenfed and they share their very different journeys into the world of entrepreneurship. Kory shares how he made the decision to sell his landscaping business to go into business with his lifelong friend Mike. Mike had spent years climbing the corporate ladder, and shares the challenges of leaving a life of certainty to jumping into the life of an entrepreneur with zero certainty, and how he feels about that decision now.
Kory and Mike share the keys to having a successful business partnership with friends, and the importance of keeping communication as open and genuine as possible.
They have been featured on many shows, including some global tv shows and they share their experiences with this. We chat about how your business adapts and changes over the years, and how to embrace these changes. When events came to an end so abruptly two years ago, Mike and Kory were forced to pivot their business and share how they did it so successfully that they’re now more successful than ever before.
Mike and Kory have experienced many highs and lows during their years as entrepreneurs, and they share the importance of growing and learning from each experience, and living in the moment.
As entrepreneurs it’s so easy to hustle 24/7, and we chat about the importance of taking down time, and disconnecting from your business. A few years ago, Mike and Kory expanded into corporate gifting, and they share how this positively impacted their business and their advice for entrepreneurs looking to do the same.
Mike and Kory share their tips for any entrepreneurs struggling with burnout and who’ve lost their spark for showing up in their business, and how to reframe challenging moments as opportunities for growth.
We chat about empathy and entrepreneurship, and Kory shares how being an empath has benefited him as an entrepreneur, as well as when to know it’s time to set boundaries and protect your energy.
For the first five years of their business, Kory and Mike share how crucial in person events were for them to get their business to where it is today, and why there is no replacement for the real market feedback you get at in-person events!
Tenfed is an impact driven business, which provides TEN meals for people suffering from food insecurity around the globe for every item that is sold, and Mike and Kory share the importance of having a strong why for starting your business.
We chat about the importance of having a good morning routine, dealing with imposter syndrome, and so much more.
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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Books:
The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=4+hour+work+week
Awaken the Giant Within - Tony Robbins
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/awaken-the-giant-within-how/9780671791544-item.html
Website: https://www.tenfed.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenfed/
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