Welcome to invest in yourself, the digital entrepreneur podcast. Join the podcast mogul Phil Better as he interviews successful entrepreneurs that make their living in the digital world. Now let's join your host Phil Beder and your special guest today on Invest in Yourself, the digital entrepreneur podcast.

Hello, listeners, and welcome back to another enlightening episode of Invest in Yourself, the Digital Entrepreneur Podcast. I'm, of course, your host, Phil Better, the podcast mogul. And today's guest has an inspiring journey of entrepreneurship, growth, and intentional living to share with us. Our guest is a seasoned fact that

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was at the age of 21 while navigating the challenges of university life. Despite lacking formal training or guidance, our guest thrived on the freedom and independence of being his own boss, shaping his business to align with his ideal lifestyle. But it was during his globe trotting adventures, exploring 40 countries over 4 transitional transformation transformative years that our guest's perspective on business and life truly evolved. Upon returning, our guest's career soared as he transitioned into corporate business coaching and training for the Wow one day painting, where he honed his skills and amassed invaluable world real world experience. As a coach and a trainer, artists empowered 35 new painting franchises across North America to remarkable revenue milestone, averaging over 400,000. Yes. That's $400,000 in their 1st year, a testament to his dedication to supporting others' growth and success. However, the relentless pace of business travel eventually took its toll, leading our guests to confront burnout and severe insomnia, which I can say I have had.

Seeking renewal, he embarked on a life changing journey to Australia with his partner where he found the space to recharge, reflect, and refine redefine his path forward. From the tranquil shores of great the Great Barrier Reef, our guest serendipitously embarked on a new chapter becoming an owner and management consulting at Trailblazer Trailblaze Partners. Over the years, he has lent his expertise to hundreds of businesses from startups to major corporations, facilitating the growth through leadership development, people management, and cultural transformation. Not content with merely consulting, our guest's passion for coaching and empowering small business oh, small business owners led him to establish the intentional business. Here, he tackles the the persuasive challenge of balancing business success with personal fulfillment, helping entrepreneurs claim their time, freedom, and joy. Today, our guest resides in the picturesque coastal town of Gibson on the sun side coast in BC, very jealous, where he saviors the simple pleasures of beach life and quality time with loved ones. His commitment to living with intention prioritizes relationships and well-being, shines through its every aspect of his life. Providing success isn't just about business, it's about crafting a life you love.

Without further ado, let us dive into the wisdom and insight of my guest, Jordan Tate. Jordan, thank you so much for being here.

Yes. Thanks, Bill. That was an amazing intro to really take remarks.

I I have to. I'm a I'm a hype man. I have to hype you up before the show. Like I constantly say, I I'm a a fan of hip hop and there's always that hype man before the main act comes on the singer comes on. That's who I think I am. I'm the hype man as the host of this show. You're the main star. So Jordan, welcome to the show.

Well, you nailed it. And, I don't even know what flip to share after all of that. That's my whole life story there.

We We got your whole life story, but we don't got the little minuses that we're gonna jump in today. So, Jordan, we're gonna start with the first question. Like always, why did you become an entrepreneur? I

became an entrepreneur for the freedom, and I got there from a different experience than most people where I had my own business before I had ever really got into having a career. And my first business allowed me to work 8 months a year and then travel the other 4 because I got to choose my hours, choose what I charged. And I loved that freedom and autonomy and the lifestyle that I was able to have. And then I went and got a, as you hit on a corporate job, and I gave up that freedom for 4 years. It was a good trade because my skills accelerated. I learned a lot and it really grew. But by the time when I finished that period, and as you hit on again, I I I was burning out. I was exhausted.

I wasn't sleeping well. I wasn't taking care of my my health. I realized I needed to reorient my career and my life around that freedom that is so critical to me for my happiness. And that's why I'm an a business owner, and and that's also what I help other business owners achieve is more freedom in their business.