Join Susan Sly and her guest, John St. Pierre, a serial entrepreneur who has navigated the tumultuous business world, co-founding and leading multimillion-dollar ventures. John's journey is one of resilience, learning from monumental successes and poignant failures.
In this riveting episode, John shares the raw truth behind his tumultuous 15-year entrepreneurial journey, highlighted by founding a company that soared to over $50,000,000 in revenues, only to face unexpected firing and a gruelling legal battle. His resilience shines as he recounts the pivotal moments that forced him to make tough decisions and stand up for his beliefs.
From the dot-com boom and bust to learning crucial lessons from failures, John's story encapsulates the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship. His experiences shaped invaluable principles that transformed subsequent ventures, leading to the growth of a construction facilities maintenance company surpassing $100,000,000.
Join Susan and John as they explore the nuanced realities of entrepreneurship, unpacking John's seven principles to build a thriving business while avoiding pitfalls.
About John St. Pierre:
John St. Pierre, an accomplished entrepreneur with a remarkable 25-year journey marked by significant successes and invaluable lessons from failures. John is not just an entrepreneur; he is a visionary leader who co-founded and scaled two companies to over $50M+ in global revenues.
John embarked on his entrepreneurial career while still in college, kick-starting his journey as a franchisee for College Pro Painters. John's journey includes stints with HandymanOnline.com, WorldAtMyDoor, and the co-founding of Legacy Global Sports, BrandPoint Services, and Rhombus Group.
With Legacy Global Sports rapidly reaching $50M+ in global revenues and BrandPoint Services now a $100M+ enterprise, John has been a driving force in his companies' success. His role as the majority owner and chairperson of Rhombus Group, a holding company comprising several small businesses, has allowed him to inspire other entrepreneurs and help them achieve their goals. John is also the author of "The $100M Journey," where he shares the 7 principles for entrepreneurial success.
Connect with John:
Website https://entrepreneursunited.us
Website https://100mjourney.com/
LinkedIn @johnstpierre
X @johnstpierre100
About Susan Sly:
Susan Sly is a Tech Co-founder, a tech investor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the highly acclaimed podcast – Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. Susan has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She holds Certificates in Management and Leadership, Technology and Operations, and Strategy and Innovation from MIT. Susan is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author, Jack Canfield, made six Amazon Best Selling lists.
Connect With Susan:
Twitter @Susanslylive
Twitter @rawandrealentr1
LinkedIn @susansly
Facebook @susanslylive
Website https://susansly.com/
Join Susan's Insider’s List https://susansly.com/insider/
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