In entrepreneurship, success isn’t a straight line. Even the most successful business owners have had to deal with losses, failures and pivots along the way.

Building a business from the ground up is hard. Having what it takes to keep going when it gets tough is even harder. You might struggle to raise money, have to build your business in a recession with no revenue, or have to walk away from a company you poured your heart and soul into.

How do you push through these times?

That’s where resilience comes into play. Instead of dwelling on a loss and giving up, resilient entrepreneurs turn their biggest failures into fuel. They understand that things going wrong is actually a necessary part of the journey, and they’ve built up their muscle for falling down and getting back up again.

How do we build our resilience as entrepreneurs? How do you avoid giving up when we face challenges?

In this episode, I’m joined by an inspiring entrepreneur and speaker who knows a thing or two about resilience. John A. Brink grew up in war-torn Holland, but found his way to Canada with $25 in his pocket and built a highly successful business and today is an author, philanthropist, serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and competitive body builder. In this episode, he shares his story, and how we can become more resilient as business owners.

Topics Covered;

John’s journey from war-torn Europe to Canada
Why ADHD is a superpower
The role of resilience in entrepreneurship

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Guest Bio

John A. Brink is a serial entrepreneur, podcast host, ADHD Advocate, mentor, speaker and America’s oldest competitive bodybuilder. He commenced his lifelong forest industry career in Holland. In 1965, John arrived in Canada with $25.47 in his pocket. His vision for a prosperous new life burned brightly as he made my way to Prince George. 10 years later, John founded Brink Forest Products. The Brink Group of Companies is a portfolio of companies focusing primarily on lumber remanufacturing and real estate development. Through passion, work ethic and the right attitude, John continues to lead his company, focusing on the production of value-added wood products.

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnABrink

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.a.brink/

Book: https://johnabrink.com/book/

About Your Host

Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast where she’s on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!

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