What do you do when your biggest mistake costs you 14 years in federal prison? Fleet Maull turned that experience into the foundation for building a successful business, a life of purpose, and a mindset every entrepreneur can learn from.

SUMMARY:
In this powerful episode of The Small Business Safari, Chris and Alan sit down with Fleet Maull, entrepreneur, author, mindfulness teacher, and Inc. 5000 business founder, to explore the extraordinary journey from federal prison to business success. Fleet shares how radical responsibility, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation helped him rebuild his life after incarceration and create opportunities where most people would only see obstacles.

We dive into practical lessons for business owners, including overcoming imposter syndrome, leading under pressure, managing stress, and navigating today's increasingly distracted and polarized world. Fleet also explains why AI is creating unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs and shares a simple breathing technique that can help you think more clearly, stay calm, and make better decisions.

Whether you're trying to scale a business, overcome setbacks, or simply become a more effective leader, this conversation offers actionable insights you can put to work immediately.

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💡 GOLD NUGGETS
• How Fleet transformed a 14-year prison sentence into a masterclass in personal growth
• The power of radical responsibility in business and life
• Building a successful consulting business after prison at age 50
• Why nervous system regulation is a competitive advantage for leaders
• Straw breathing: a simple technique to reduce stress and improve decision-making
• Managing anger, distraction, and polarization in today's world
• How AI is lowering barriers and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs
• Moving from overwhelmed operator to strategic CEO

🔗 Guest Links
• Website: https://heartmind.co
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleet-maull-13306812b

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