Tal and PJ welcome Reid Tileston, an author, adjunct professor, keynote speaker, and expert in Entrepreneurial Business Ownership. Reid’s journey includes acquiring, growing, and successfully exiting four different companies, achieving remarkable success. His new book, "Grit it Done," has quickly become a top seller on Amazon. Reid’s story is not just about triumphs; it’s also about overcoming significant challenges like failure and loneliness. Today, we’ll dive deep into his experiences, insights, and the philosophy that drives his success.

Episode Summary:

Reid Tileston shares his remarkable journey from acquiring and growing companies to becoming a successful entrepreneur and author. He discusses the concept of Entrepreneurial Business Ownership (EBO), his belief that failure is a primer for future success, and his personal struggles with loneliness. Reid also talks about his new book, "Grit it Done," and provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Reid’s personal story and how his journey began.

2. The concept of Entrepreneurial Business Ownership (EBO) and what sets it apart.

3. How EBOs practice entrepreneurship differently to achieve their dreams.

4. The belief that failure is the primer for future success and why Reid holds this view.

5. A significant failure Reid faced and how it shaped his entrepreneurial journey.

6. The challenge of loneliness and how it has impacted Reid’s story.

7. Strategies Reid used to overcome loneliness and maintain resilience.

8. Insights from Reid’s book "Grit it Done" and the reasoning behind its title.

9. A story from "Grit it Done" that encapsulates Reid’s philosophy.

10. The mantra "If you're not all in, you're in the way" and how it applies to Reid’s experiences.

11. Advice for entrepreneurs facing challenges and uncertainty.

12. Upcoming projects and Reid’s PHD research on small business owner satisfaction and effectiveness.

13. A fun fact about Reid being a superhero and its significance in his journey.

Special Mentions:

- Reid’s book "Grit it Done" and its impact.

- Entrepreneurial Business Ownership (EBO) concept.

- Overcoming loneliness and maintaining resilience.

Quotable Moments:

- "Failure is the primer for future success."

- "If you're not all in, you're in the way."

Connect with Reid:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidtileston/

- Twitter: @ReidTileston

Listener Engagement:

We invite listeners to share their thoughts and stories of overcoming challenges in their entrepreneurial journeys.

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