🚀 In this closing episode of our How I Built This series, Coach Willie Blake and Ian Sturmer explore one of the book’s most soul-searching questions:"If I don’t want to do this for the rest of my life, do I want to do it tomorrow?"This question isn’t just for entrepreneurs—it’s for anyone stuck between what’s practical and what’s purposeful. Through personal stories, tough realizations, and grounded wisdom, the hosts reveal how real change often begins with a moment of honesty and a willingness to start small.💡 Key Topics Covered:The Power of a Simple QuestionWhat if your discomfort is trying to tell you something important? Learn how one question can change your path.When Comfort Isn’t AlignmentJust because a job is stable doesn’t mean it’s aligned. Willie and Ian explore how to recognize when it’s time to pivot.You Don’t Have to Burn Everything DownThe myth of the all-or-nothing leap is overrated. Start with micro-actions—small shifts that lead to major change.Passion Shows Up in the QuietDiscover how your calling often whispers, not shouts—and why listening matters more than waiting for lightning bolts.Finding Your Niche Takes TimeWillie shares how his coaching journey went from broad to focused—proof that clarity comes through action, not just thought.🎯 Why You Should Watch:If you’re stuck, doubting your path, or simply unsure what’s next, this episode will help you reconnect with your true purpose. You don’t need to figure it all out—you just need to take one small step in the right direction.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Ask Better Questions: “What would I do if everything else was equal?”Start with Micro-Actions: You don’t need a full exit strategy to start pivoting.Define Your Own Path: Fast or slow, side hustle or full-time—it’s all valid.Be Patient with the Journey: Go all-in daily (micro) and stay committed long-term (macro).🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for more powerful conversations that help you build your life, business, and mindset—one chapter at a time.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for more tools, coaching, and clarity on your next chapter.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#HowIBuiltThis #GuyRaz #FindYourPurpose #DoWhatYouLove #CareerChange #SmallStepsBigResults #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #LifeDesign #EntrepreneurMindset

🚀 In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Ian Stermer unpack a powerful truth from How I Built This by Guy Raz: the best businesses often begin with frustration—not funding. Forget the myth that successful entrepreneurs always start with big visions and deep pockets. Most begin with something much smaller—a problem they deeply understand and can’t stop thinking about.💡 Key Topics Covered:Where Great Business Ideas Come FromMost innovation starts with solving a personal problem, not chasing money. If it bugs you, it might be your next breakthrough.Real-World Examples from the BookBevel: Born from razor bumps.Belkin: Started by filling a tech gap ignored by IBM.Levi Strauss: Made money selling to gold miners, not digging gold.The Power of NicheWillie shares how narrowing his coaching to high-performance dyslexic adults gave him clarity and better results.Silly Ideas = Real FrustrationsWhether it’s Willie’s Waffles & Frozen Yogurt or a folding buffet plate, the point remains: your life annoyances may hold business gold.Capture Ideas Now, Act LaterNot all ideas are for today, but keeping track of them sets you up for when the moment is right.🎯 Why You Should Watch:If you’ve ever waited to start a business until you had “the perfect idea,” this episode will free you. You already have ideas—you just haven’t noticed the value in them yet. Start with what bugs you, niche down, and build around solving real problems.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Look for Pain Points: People pay more to avoid pain than to gain comfort.Take Imperfect Action: “Hard work beats lazy talent.”Build What You’d Use: If it solves your problem, chances are it solves others’ too.Just Do It: Action beats theory every time.🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for more insightful conversations and lessons from the world’s most inspiring business books.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for tools, coaching, and clarity on your next big idea.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#HowIBuiltThis #GuyRaz #EntrepreneurMindset #SolveProblems #BusinessIdeas #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #NicheMarket #StartSmart #TakeAction #PainToProfit

🚀 In this real and reflective episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, inspired by the book How I Built This by Guy Raz. If you've ever thought about starting your own business—or if you're already on the path—this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something meaningful.💡 Key Topics Covered:Entrepreneurs Are Risk Calculators, Not GamblersTrue entrepreneurs don’t leap without a plan—they assess, prepare, and execute with calculated strategy.It’s Not Natural—It’s a CallingEntrepreneurship demands resilience, discipline, and a high tolerance for uncertainty. It’s not for everyone, and that’s okay.Behind the Scenes: From Lawn Mowers to Snack SalesJon shares how childhood businesses taught him grit and adaptability—traits more valuable than any classroom lesson.Passion Isn’t EnoughLoving to bake cupcakes doesn’t mean you’re ready to run a bakery. You have to manage marketing, finances, operations, and setbacks—like the dreaded “valley of despair.”Execution Beats OriginalityYou don’t have to invent something new. You just have to do something well. Most success stories come from refining or scaling what already exists.Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?Since COVID, side hustles have surged—but not everyone needs to be an entrepreneur. If you love your job, you’re not missing out. But if you feel called—be ready to commit.🎯 Why You Should Watch:This isn’t a hype reel for entrepreneurship—it’s a real talk conversation about what it actually takes. If you're considering launching a business or are in the thick of building one, you'll walk away with clarity, grounded insights, and encouragement for the long game.🌱 Practical Takeaways:You don’t need to reinvent the wheel—just improve it.Don’t start a business because it’s trendy—start because you’re called.Understand the journey isn’t about the product—it’s about who you become.🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for honest conversations, mindset breakthroughs, and practical strategies from powerful books like How I Built This.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for resources, coaching, and tools to help you grow with purpose.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#HowIBuiltThis #GuyRaz #EntrepreneurshipTruth #RealTalkBusiness #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #StartSmart #ExecutionMatters #RiskCalculator #ValleyOfDespair #BuildYourselfFirst