#199: Entrepreneurship Will Save the Planet: Brian Elam's Powerful Framework for Business Mindset Transformation and Financial Freedom
Release Date: 05/22/2025
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Entrepreneurship expert Brian Elam reveals why "good people deserve lots of money" in this transformative episode of Play Big Faster.
Discover how connecting symptoms to root causes can help business owners overcome imposter syndrome and achieve sustainable success.
Brian shares his powerful framework on why humans matter more than tech in today's AI-driven business landscape, explaining how entrepreneurs can leverage technology without losing the personal touch that drives real results.
You'll learn: practical strategies to overcome analysis paralysis using reverse engineering, techniques for distinguishing surface issues from operational bottlenecks, and why entrepreneurship will save the planet through community-level impact.
Brian brings his experience since 2006 and insights from his popular Get Your Entrepreneurship Together podcast to help you manifest your entrepreneurial success.
Listen now to transform your business mindset and play big faster with purpose-driven entrepreneurship.