Unearthing Entrepreneurial Gold: Lessons from the Trenches with Joe Rare

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01/11/24 • 56 min

On this episode of Inside Great Minds with Adam Outland, Adam talks with serial entrepreneur, Joe Rare. Joe's diverse portfolio includes ownership of four digital companies, five wedding venues, and various real estate investment properties. Joe's entrepreneurial journey kicked off with a door-to-door product sales business that rapidly expanded from a two-person team to an impressive 40 employees in under two years. After 27 months, he successfully sold the company, marking the beginning of a career dedicated to building digital businesses. But, as Joe candidly shares, the road to success was far from smooth. Paved with dirt and potholes, he encountered failures in the early days. However, instead of being discouraged, Joe turned these setbacks into valuable learning experiences, transforming defeats into victories. Over time, he has established multiple 7+ figure companies and developed a robust real estate portfolio. Tune in as Joe Rare opens up about his early experiences in door-to-door sales, reflecting on how those lessons shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. He delves into growing up in a small town, sharing insights into the unique challenges and advantages it presented. Joe also discusses the influential books that have guided his entrepreneurial journey, offering listeners a glimpse into the wisdom that has fueled his success. In this episode, Joe generously imparts lessons learned from his various businesses, covering crucial aspects such as inventory management, profit margins, cash flow, and more. Join us as we explore the mindset and strategies that have propelled Joe Rare to become a force in the entrepreneurial world, all while operating from the comfort of his home in Montana and relishing the beauty of Big Sky Country with his family. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights from a true industry maven. Find Joe Online http://linkedin.com/in/joerare https://www.facebook.com/joerare/ https://www.youtube.com/user/joerare1 https://www.instagram.com/joerare/ https://twitter.com/joerare https://www.tiktok.com/@joerare Joe's Ventures Level 9 Virtual (https://www.level9virtual.com/) - a virtual assistant agency that has hired and placed over 3,000 VA’s and has completed well over 70,000 projects across a variety of niches. This is the mother company that provides VA’s who run all of his businesses. Also, L9V is the top VA provider and an official partner to a community of over 7000+ entrepreneurs and agency owners. Wedding Booking System - has become the #1 marketing and sales system in the wedding venue industry. The company has helped more than 270 venues in 11 countries book more weddings and make more profit. Engaged.app - an incredible all-in-one marketing automation software and mobile app that combines a multitude of software platforms, communication channels and pulls it all into one place to streamline wedding industry businesses. Campground Digital - our brand new (nearly launched) digital marketing company focused only on serving campgrounds and RV parks.

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