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Ep. 91 The Man Behind Million-Dollar Businesses: How Mike Szwed Built from Pressure & Purpose

Finding Purpose

Release Date: 01/13/2026

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In this episode, Adam sits down with Mike Szwed, founder of Mind Your Business Media and the strategist many know as the man behind the brand. Mike’s story is a powerful reminder that purpose is often forged through responsibility, pressure, and the decision to rise when life demands more from you.

From growing up in Northeast Philadelphia to becoming a Division I athlete, a young father, and ultimately an entrepreneur, Mike shares how discipline, faith, and relentless learning shaped his journey. His path wasn’t built overnight — it was built through intentional choices, adversity, and a willingness to bet on himself before everything was “perfect.”

Today, Mike helps high-ticket coaches and consultants scale their businesses through automated client acquisition systems, funnel strategy, and backend sales infrastructure — allowing them to grow revenue without sacrificing their time or values. But beyond the tactics, this conversation goes deep into identity, leadership, fatherhood, and trusting the process when the pressure is on.

We dive into:
✨ Becoming a father at a young age and how responsibility sharpened his purpose
✨ Why discipline from athletics translates directly to business success
✨ The concept of value, risk, and pricing yourself before credibility exists
✨ Building a business from zero — and rebuilding after financial setbacks
✨ Faith, “God moments,” and learning to surrender control
✨ What it really means to lead from behind the scenes
✨ How purpose evolves when family becomes the priority

This is a raw, grounded conversation for entrepreneurs, parents, and anyone navigating pressure-filled seasons where growth is no longer optional — it’s required.


Connect with Mike Szwed

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketlike_mike_/
Website: https://www.mindurbusinessmedia.com/


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