Ep 518: FROM BROKE TO BILLIONS with Howard Panes
Release Date: 05/17/2023
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
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info_outlineAre you interested in building wealth? In this episode I talk with Howard Panes. He is a Pioneer, Innovator, Billion Dollar Brand Builder, Serial Entrepreneur, and Venture Capitalist. But more than that, Panes is a champion of the idea “health is wealth.” CEO and Founder of LOGIC e-cigarettes, Stealth Fitness, and Think Billions Experience, Panes has transformed how people incorporate health into their lives. But Panes wanted to take that idea and pass it on to generations. As a father, he believes there is no greater gift than providing healthy options for his kids. His passion for a healthy lifestyle led him to launch his newest billion-dollar brand, Mighty Yum ™, a new way for kids to snack on the go. Today we discuss building a business, coming up with ideas, and why improving lives is so important. We also focus on how to enroll people in your vision, so they buy into what you’re doing!
Questions I asked:
· How did you get started in the fitness industry?
· How did you find your first big idea?
· What was your most pivotal moment?
· How do you enroll people in vision?
· Why do you need to know your business?
· How can you build an empire?
· How has empowering other people helped you?
· How did you change your thinking to grow?
· Why is it so important to talk about bigger things?
· Tell us more about your healthy kid’s snacks?
· How can people find you online?
Topics Discussed:
· Trading time for money.
· Crafting ideas.
· Impacting people to change their lives
· Building a brand.
· Your vision.
Quotes from the show:
· “It’s a blessing to have a career over 22 years and build it up.” @howardPanes @SisterhoodSweat
· “I was fighting for decades for a big win where I didn’t have to work all hours.” @HowardPanes @SisterhoodSweat
· “Be you, be real, be proud.” @HowardPanes @SisterhoodSweat
· “You’ve gotta be in it, at every part of your business.” @HowardPanes @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Howard:
· Website
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