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May 2022
47m 29s

MI170: The Millionaire Fastlane w/ MJ De...

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About this episode

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

  • 04:30 - Why MJ chose entrepreneurship as his preferred path to building wealth.
  • 09:52 - MJ’s journey to building his first successful business.
  • 18:14 - How he knew it was time to sell out of his business. 
  • 22:19 - Why following your passion in starting a business is bad advice.
  • 26:03 - What MJ’s definition of wealth is.
  • 40:14 Ways in which entrepreneurs can validate their business ideas.
  • And much, much more!


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