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From $5M in Debt to Unicorn in 10 Years

From $5M in Debt to Unicorn in 10 Years
Ep. 95:
From $5M in Debt to Unicorn in 10 Years

Summary

In this conversation, Damion Lupo, CIO at FrameTec and CEO of eQRP, shares his journey from facing significant challenges as an entrepreneur to building a successful company focused on purpose and culture. He discusses the importance of learning from failures, investing in people, and creating a positive work environment.

Lupo emphasizes the need for businesses to innovate, especially in the housing crisis, and provides actionable insights for smaller companies to enhance their culture and employee satisfaction.

He also introduces his 10 steps to achieving financial success, encouraging listeners to think differently about their business and personal growth.

Takeaways

  • Failure can lead to significant learning and reinvention.
  • Creating a purpose-driven culture can reduce turnover and increase employee satisfaction.
  • Investing in people leads to long-term success and profitability.
  • Scaling a business requires a shift in mindset and goals.
  • Hiring the right people is crucial for maintaining a strong company culture.
  • A-players are essential for driving business success and innovation.
  • Understanding employee pain points can lead to better retention strategies.
  • Investing in employee well-being can reduce costs and improve productivity.
  • Thinking differently about financial goals can lead to greater achievements.

Chapters

00:00 From Hard Knocks to Entrepreneurial Success

02:59 Lessons from Failure and Reinvention

05:47 Building a Purpose-Driven Company Culture

08:50 Innovating in the Housing Crisis

11:47 Investing in People for Long-Term Success

15:06 Scaling Up: The Path to Growth

18:09 Hiring for Success: The A-Player Mindset

21:10 Empowering Change: The 10 Steps to 10 Million

Connect With Damion:

Website: https://www.frametec.com/

Website: https://eqrp.com/

Book: https://damionlupo.com/turnkeyretirement

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damionlupo/

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About the Host

Ryan Englin is passionate about supporting blue collar companies to build amazingly productive companies by hiring the right people. Growing up, he saw his own father working 12-hour shifts and weekends as an owner/operator, witnessing firsthand the struggles that these companies have in hiring quality frontline employees.

His company, Core Matters, provides coaching and training on attracting, hiring, and retaining rock star employees. Using his proven process, the Core Fit Hiring System, small and midsize businesses learn how to start hiring better people, faster.

- Ryan Englin | CEO

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