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➡️ About The Guest
Eric Spofford is the CEO of Spofford Enterprises. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, recovered drug addict, and student of the game. At 23, inspired by his own struggles with addiction, Eric founded and operated one of the largest addiction treatment organizations in New England, which he sold for nine figures in 2021. Eric is also a seasoned real estate investor and developer.
Spofford Enterprises oversees investments in commercial and multifamily real estate, private equity funds, a media company, and behavioral healthcare businesses, among other innovative ventures. Eric has numerous accolades to his name, including testifying before the U.S. Senate, being awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and becoming a published author.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Triumph over Addiction
10:34 - Navigating Legal Challenges Post-Recovery
17:22 - Building a Business from Struggle
20:38 - Thriving with Limited Business Experience
23:14 - Sponsor: The Sales Evangelist Podcast
24:57 - Embracing Failure
27:49 - The Art of Exiting a Business
34:42 - Creating a Supportive Mentorship Infrastructure
38:15 - Authentic Mentorship
39:56 - Choosing the Right Mentor
42:26 - Unveiling Entrepreneurial Challenges
45:12 - The Power of Internal Work
50:27 - Lessons in Addiction and Entrepreneurship
51:37 - Connect with Eric
51:45 - Defining Success