#80: 37 Lessons to fuel your life and business - Max Lewis

Summary

In this episode, Luis interviews Max Lewis. Max is a successful entrepreneur and investor, and shares his journey of building a $37 million business and the key lessons he learned along the way. From starting with a propane exchange business to managing a team of employees, Max discusses the mindset shift, hiring strategies, and the importance of making decisions quickly. He emphasizes the value of hiring the right people, paying them the right amount, and fostering a positive work culture. Max's story is a practical guide for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders. Max Lewis shares insights on management, employee identification, and efficient operations in the propane industry. He also discusses the value of mental role-playing, the importance of outsourcing tasks, and the lessons learned from life's challenges. 

In Max’s new book “Who is Max Lewis” he shares 37 lessons that can fuel your life and business in this fresh, interactive take on the ladder to success. 

Max’s belief is that greatness in business isn’t simply achieved—it’s earned. What separates successful entrepreneurs from unsuccessful people isn’t luck or chance. It’s an unyielding belief in their vision and their tireless efforts to transform even the most far fetched of dreams into reality.

From selling mangos as a child to amassing millions by exchanging propane tanks, Max Lewis beat the odds and became one of America’s ultra-high net-worth individuals by 36 years old. Through persistence, hard work, and a willingness to learn from mistakes, he tactfully planned for nothing less than success.

In this self-help autobiographical guide, legendary propane king and multi-millionaire Max Lewis shares, for the first time, the hard-earned secrets behind his phenomenal startup success story. With his step-by-step small-business strategy and inspiration for current or aspiring entrepreneurs, get the effective tools you need for starting a business, building your empire, and overcoming obstacles along your rise to the top.

You’ll discover:

• Thirty-seven foundational lessons in sales, business development, and personal growth mindset to accompany you on your climb to entrepreneurial success.
• Where to find unexpected opportunities for making money—even in your backyard.
• How mental role-playing can prepare you for all possible challenges and outcomes in life and business.
• How to study your local market, pinpoint competitors’ weaknesses, and have a greater chance at success!
• Interactive self-reflection exercises that will help build your resilience and increase your motivation to achieve your goals, designed for immediate application in your life.

Extraordinary success is within your reach—when you’re willing to put in the work. Get Who Is Max Lewis? now, and begin the journey toward your own multi-million-dollar dream.

Takeaways from this episode:

• The importance of a mindset shift when starting a business and the impact of efficient living on long-term success.
• The value of hiring the right people, paying them the right amount, and fostering a positive work culture for business growth.
• The significance of making decisions quickly and learning from both successful and unsuccessful hires.
• Max's journey serves as a practical guide for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders, offering valuable insights and lessons learned. Identifying good candidates from bad candidates is crucial for effective management.
• Efficient operations and lean management can lead to significant success in the propane industry.
• Mental role-playing helps in negotiation and sales preparation.
• Outsourcing tasks allows for better time management and focus on strengths.
• Challenges in life provide valuable lessons and opportunities for growth.

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• Hack: Outsource the things that you don’t want to do in order to use your time more wisely
• Favorite: Playing Tennis and disconnecting
• Advice for younger self: Everything happens for a reason, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow
• Limiting Belief and how to overcome it: The belief that anything is impossible

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The Wayfinder Show host Information:

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Luis' Email: lhernandez@pioneergrouprealty.com

Todd Concienne:Facebook, LinkedIn

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We want to give a huge shout out to our friend, Jast Collum at 756 Productions, for creating our intro and outro music. This guy is a beast.

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