Pete Ozolin; peter@achieve-one.com

“Bend”ing Rules

Business EN ↓ 31 episodes

It is difficult to choose the entrepreneurial and risk-taking path. I made that decision, and after a lot of mistakes, I eventually found a balanced life that resulted in more time with family, friends, and the community. This podcast will focus on the lessons and experiences of successful (and sometimes not-so-successful) entrepreneurs and rule-breakers who have endured along their journeys and found positive outcomes—whose efforts were the result of deliberate approaches, not those of starry-eyed 'unicorns,' but rather committed, determined company builders and visionaries.

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Author

Pete Ozolin; peter@achieve-one.com

Episodes

Bending Rules -- Entrepreneurs Pete & Eric talk about strategies to finance and importance of "seed" capital and various options to attain 21.03.2024 1:35:10

Probably one of the most difficult aspects of starting a company is financing, and depending on your options and choices will make or break your success. Pete & Eric took very different approaches to "seed" capital. In this episode they will explore the various trade-offs in doing so. 2:00 -- Seed Capital Intro; value of $$, pitfalls, trade-offs with debt and equity. We'll open w...

Eric S and Pete O, entrepreneurs sharing insights on burn-out, balance, the importance of having a "chip" on one's shoulder, etc. 07.03.2024 1:03:11

1:00: Discussion of David Goggins - Navy Seal, Ultra Runner. Extreme accomplishments and what can we learn? What to emulate, if anything? 4:21: When does "balance" become a part of the entrepreneurial journey? 7:06: The drive to prove something. How big should the "chip" on your shoulder be? 25:25: Pattern Recognition and Burn-out 38:59: When starting a company is like getting...

BENDing Rules -- Eric Staley, Successful Real-Estate Entrepreneur Joins As Co-Host; We share our stories of how we found success and the choices and traits that were necessary for that to happen 21.02.2024 1:13:59

Eric and I have know each other for almost two decades, what started out as friendship built around our passion of "playing volleyball," transcended into discussions about our business interest (only about 10-15 years later) and life. While we both have achieved financial independence, we did so in different fields and careers. I have been talking with Eric about being a co-host on this...

Bending Rules -- Why do we become "less" happy as we near middle-age and what can we do about it? 01.02.2024 36:43

Only one topic this week, focusing on a society/cultural issue that I indicated would like to cover from time-to-time. That is, data suggest as we near middle-age we become less happy, peaking in "unhappiness" in our 50s. Why? And, what can we do about it? P.S. Apologies, but video did not upload properly when recorded on Tuesday.

LRM (Left Right Middle) -- Independent Voter Growth, Increasing taxes on the top 1%, NCAA proposal to pay athletes, Ivy Leagues and free speech 12.12.2023 48:59

037: The growing demographic of independent voters; prevailing trends 7:16: Show we be taxing the top 1% more? - 13:30: 1% holdings by asses class (RE, Stocks, etc.) 22:45: Republican Primary Debate (quick takes) 27:16: Weekly All-In Dig 30:01: NCAA considers paying athletes 34:07: Ivy League an not so "free" speech 40:52: Small Business: Top Challenges in 2023 45:22: Economy and obscure...

BENDing Rules 28.11.2023 1:20

At about 18yrs old you start making your own decisions, the choices are daunting and often there is a void if meaningful advice and direction. If you are lucky, you’ll figure some things out by 35 or 40 if it’s not too late to shift gears. I have been an entrepreneur all my adult life, nothing unusual about that. I live in a relatively small town in Oregon, the city of Bend. I am lucky to have fou...