Almost 31 years ago, 18-year-old Max Emma immigrated with his family to the United States from the former Soviet Union. Now, Max is the CEO of BooXkeeping, a bookkeeping franchise organization operating in the U.S., with offices in Europe, and the Philippines, with plans for expansion into South America. In this episode of the Multiplier Mindset Podcast, in a story that stands testament to the power of entrepreneurial resilience and drive, Max shares how he went from bankruptcy to business triumph, and the many lessons and insights he learned along the way.

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode

• The ingenious way Max learned to speak English.
• How Max bounced back after bankruptcy.
• Why Max’s company eventually expanded beyond the United States.
• How Max wrote the initial business plan for his company on a napkin in just four hours.
• How his business grew after joining The Strategic CoachⓇ Program.
• Why Max’s unique area of focus has changed.
• The significance of journaling for entrepreneurs.

Show Notes:

The ties between North America and South America are going to be a growth opportunity as we go forward over the next 25 years.

Speaking English is an important entrepreneurial skill in the United States.

What seems like a failure might actually be the beginning of the next step.

When you don’t grow, you die.

Entrepreneurs need to give up doing what isn’t their job.

It’s important to keep investing in coaching because you don’t know what you don’t know.

If your team members are successful, you’re successful.

When someone gives you a tool, consider it sooner than later.

The sooner you join an organization like Strategic Coach®, the sooner you can become successful and take your company to the next level.

Links:

Unique Ability®

Your Business Is a Theatre Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show on the Front Stage

The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr.Benjamin Hardy

Time Management Strategies for Entrepreneurs (Effective Strategies Only)