Breaking Through Plateaus: A Conversation with Mike Malatesta on Next-Level Entrepreneurship Part 2
Release Date: 04/27/2023
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info_outlineFrequently, entrepreneurs experience a moment of success but then find themselves stuck, unsure of how to move forward from that point. This was also the case for Mike Malatesta, as discussed in a recent episode of The Retire As You Desire podcast. Host Bill Bloom is joined by Mike, who is not only an entrepreneur but also an investor, author, host, and creator of the How'd it Happen Podcast. Together, they delve into Mike's book Owner Shift and his upcoming ambitious goals.
Mike Malatesta started his first business in 1992, seven months after being fired from a company he had dreamed he might lead one day. Over the next twenty-two years, he helped run, lead, and grow that startup, selling it for more money than he could have imagined.
Mike, the How’d It Happen podcast creator, is deep into his second startup and an active early-stage investor. His mission is to help as many entrepreneurs as he can to create companies that improve people’s lives and, maybe, the world.
Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife, Jamy. He’s active in YPO, Abundance 360, and Vistage Worldwide.
Where to find Mike:
Website: https://mikemalatesta.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemalatesta/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeMalatesta
Grab a copy of Owner Shift: How Getting Selfish Got Me Unstuck at https://amzn.to/3LpaBSY
Show notes:
[0:00] Breakdown or take a break
[5:40] On his podcast’s success
[8:56] How writing the book changed his way of thinking
[12:49] Mike’s biggest financial goal moving forward
[14:12] Where to pick up a copy of Mike’s book, Owner Shift
[15:35] Outro
Connect with Bill Bloom
Web: https://www.bloomfinancialco.com/
https://bloomfinancialco.kartra.com/page/bNJ87
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloomfinancial/
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