EP 14: Cole Hauptfuhrer – The Importance of Focus, How to Multiply Your Money, and One Life-Changing Week On a Cruise Ship

<p dir="ltr">Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy in our business. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">We’re afraid to fail... so we don’t try new things. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">We’re fearful about putting ourselves out there… so we don’t launch new projects. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">We hold ourselves back from what’s possible when we swim in circles around that fear—especially when we allow it to keep us from taking action towards growth.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">If you resonate with that, you’re not alone. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Fear is a common experience for many entrepreneurs—we even talked about fear and using our businesses as a tool for personal growth with Evan Horowitz in <a href="https://www.piasilva.com/show-notes/13-evan-horowitzide">Episode 13</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">But if you’re finding that fear is holding you back from taking action, it might be a good time to seek out someone who pushes you into the deep end, who believes in your capacity, and who encourages you and keeps it real. That person can be a friend, a family member, or even a business coach—whatever works! Having someone on your side who’s willing to say things you don’t want to hear might be just what you need to show your business who’s boss. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">On today’s episode, I’m excited to speak with an old friend of mine and Steve’s, someone who rented a desk in our office, whose business we branded long ago, general boss of his life and business, Cole Hauptfuhrer.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Cole is the Chief Executive Fishmonger of <a href="http://findfatfish.com">Find Fat Fish</a>, where he has been popping people’s stock cherries since 2010. He’s the author of 12 Steps to Your First Stock and the Supreme Leader of the Your First Stock Workshop. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Tune into this episode to hear: </p> <ul> <li>How Cole is multiplying his money every year and why building his business is a key p