Discover how James Blackwell turned his early entrepreneurial pursuits into a successful career on episode 8 of The Game Plan with Rob Lipsett. From selling sweets and running a coffee shop to car sales and recruitment, James shares lessons he’s learned along the way. Dive into the world of online marketing and the importance of finding the perfect mentor to grow your business.
Join us as we explore James’ ambitious plans to reach a 100 million net worth and the importance of recognizing when it’s time to change your game plan. We discuss topics such as meditation, “monk mode,” balancing high-leverage tasks with rest, building a successful SaaS company, and the mindset to win.
Discover the potential impact of our environment on our lives, investment strategies for flexibility and growth, finding a suitable partner, homeschooling versus traditional education, and the power of religion to instil core values.
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(01:08) The first entrepreneurial venture for James Blackwell
(04:31) James Blackwell's background in sales & recruitment
(06:41) How to find great mentors
(08:50) James Blackwell's journey to $100M
(12:45) Visualisation and framing beliefs
(15:41) James Blackwell's perspective on meditation
(18:55) Do you need to cut alcohol to be successful?
(22:30) Monk mode and fire mode explained
(23:40) Daily routine in Dubai
(26:40) How to automate and build systems
(30:00) What to look for when you're hiring?
(31:50) The benefit of living in Dubai
(36:00) The benefits of renting over buying
(38:50) James Blackwell's investment principles
(41:05) Do material possessions make you happier?
(43:30) Core values to look for in a partner
(49:10) Homeschooling and the school system
(54:50) The impact of AI on society and business
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