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From Teen Dad to Multimillionaire - Don Jackson

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What does it take to turn a vision into reality? In this episode, Jerome Myers talks with Don Jackson, who went from being a teen father to building a multimillion-dollar mental health business. Don shares the risks he took, his sacrifices, and how he found a new purpose after success. Jerome asks: what are we willing to do to make our dreams real?

If you’ve ever wondered how to push through life’s toughest challenges and find purpose beyond success, listen now and be inspired to follow your vision.

[00:00 - 05:03] Vision and the Power of Perseverance

  • Introduction to Don Jackson and his entrepreneurial beginnings
  • Facing challenges early as a teen father
  • Trusting your vision and embracing the struggle as part of the journey

[05:04 - 11:09] From Grass Cutting to Mental Health Entrepreneur

  • Don’s first hustle mowing lawns and how responsibility shaped his work ethic
  • Reflecting on his drive to support his family from a young age
  • Transitioning from physical labor to finding his passion in the mental health field

[11:10 - 17:11] Building Right Path Behavioral Health

  • The difficult two-year journey of starting Right Path Behavioral Health
  • Navigating the roadblocks and gatekeepers in the mental health industry
  • Becoming the youngest mental health service provider in Florida at age 28

[17:12 - 29:51] Growing the Company and Becoming a Leader

  • The challenges of leadership and hiring the right people
  • Building Right Path into a company with 63 employees and maintaining a hands-on leadership approach
  • Balancing growth and personal values to build a strong company culture

[29:52 - 43:59] The Emotional Exit and Life After Selling

  • Don’s reflections on receiving a multimillion-dollar wire after selling the company
  • Coping with the emotional aftermath of stepping away from a business he built from the ground up
  • Finding new purpose and continuing the journey post-sale

[44:00 - 46:40] Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

  • The importance of staying true to your vision
  • How success is not just about financial gains but about perseverance and making a positive impact

Key Quotes:

“Your vision is your vision. God would've given it to them if the vision were for anybody other than you. So, you gotta trust it." - Don Jackson

"If it were easy, everybody would be doing it. Embrace the struggle." - Don Jackson

Connect with Don!

Email: don032254@yahoo.com

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to expand their business growth by sharing this episode or listening to our previous episodes.

Dreamcatchers is a welcoming group focused on personal growth rather than fitting into a specific demographic. It attracts a diverse crowd from various backgrounds and ages, united by the desire to achieve more. Learn more at https://exittoexcellence.com/

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Nội dung được cung cấp bởi Jerome Myers - Exit Paradox Advisor and Jerome Myers - Advisor to exiting founders. Tất cả nội dung podcast bao gồm các tập, đồ họa và mô tả podcast đều được Jerome Myers - Exit Paradox Advisor and Jerome Myers - Advisor to exiting founders hoặc đối tác nền tảng podcast của họ tải lên và cung cấp trực tiếp. Nếu bạn cho rằng ai đó đang sử dụng tác phẩm có bản quyền của bạn mà không có sự cho phép của bạn, bạn có thể làm theo quy trình được nêu ở đây https://vi.player.fm/legal.

What does it take to turn a vision into reality? In this episode, Jerome Myers talks with Don Jackson, who went from being a teen father to building a multimillion-dollar mental health business. Don shares the risks he took, his sacrifices, and how he found a new purpose after success. Jerome asks: what are we willing to do to make our dreams real?

If you’ve ever wondered how to push through life’s toughest challenges and find purpose beyond success, listen now and be inspired to follow your vision.

[00:00 - 05:03] Vision and the Power of Perseverance

  • Introduction to Don Jackson and his entrepreneurial beginnings
  • Facing challenges early as a teen father
  • Trusting your vision and embracing the struggle as part of the journey

[05:04 - 11:09] From Grass Cutting to Mental Health Entrepreneur

  • Don’s first hustle mowing lawns and how responsibility shaped his work ethic
  • Reflecting on his drive to support his family from a young age
  • Transitioning from physical labor to finding his passion in the mental health field

[11:10 - 17:11] Building Right Path Behavioral Health

  • The difficult two-year journey of starting Right Path Behavioral Health
  • Navigating the roadblocks and gatekeepers in the mental health industry
  • Becoming the youngest mental health service provider in Florida at age 28

[17:12 - 29:51] Growing the Company and Becoming a Leader

  • The challenges of leadership and hiring the right people
  • Building Right Path into a company with 63 employees and maintaining a hands-on leadership approach
  • Balancing growth and personal values to build a strong company culture

[29:52 - 43:59] The Emotional Exit and Life After Selling

  • Don’s reflections on receiving a multimillion-dollar wire after selling the company
  • Coping with the emotional aftermath of stepping away from a business he built from the ground up
  • Finding new purpose and continuing the journey post-sale

[44:00 - 46:40] Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

  • The importance of staying true to your vision
  • How success is not just about financial gains but about perseverance and making a positive impact

Key Quotes:

“Your vision is your vision. God would've given it to them if the vision were for anybody other than you. So, you gotta trust it." - Don Jackson

"If it were easy, everybody would be doing it. Embrace the struggle." - Don Jackson

Connect with Don!

Email: don032254@yahoo.com

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to expand their business growth by sharing this episode or listening to our previous episodes.

Dreamcatchers is a welcoming group focused on personal growth rather than fitting into a specific demographic. It attracts a diverse crowd from various backgrounds and ages, united by the desire to achieve more. Learn more at https://exittoexcellence.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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