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"A salary is a drug they give you to forget your dreams." These powerful words from our guest, Eli, CEO of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, capture the essence of our eye-opening conversation about entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and breaking free from the employee mindset.

Eli's journey from Hollister retail employee to successful business owner and Chamber CEO reveals the transformative power of entrepreneurship. He shares the pivotal moment when, at age 25, he discovered a peer making $55,000 monthly while he had been content aspiring to earn $60,000 annually. This revelation changed his perspective forever and set him on the path to financial independence.

We dive deep into practical strategies for starting a business with minimal capital—as little as $200-400—and how to build a successful side hustle before quitting your day job. Eli challenges common misconceptions about entrepreneurship, explaining that the average multimillionaire has at least five different income streams and that working 40 hours per week simply isn't enough to achieve extraordinary success.

The conversation explores the critical importance of personal development, with Eli revealing how he transformed from someone who mocked vision boards to setting 60 annual goals and achieving them systematically. His insights on surrounding yourself with successful entrepreneurs, learning to identify market demands, and developing an abundance mindset offer a blueprint for aspiring business owners.

For listeners in Southern Oregon, we also discuss Medford's promising economic future, including the exciting Creekside Quarter development project that could bring $1.7 billion in economic impact to the region.

Whether you're contemplating your first business venture, looking to expand your existing operation, or simply tired of the limitations of traditional employment, this episode provides the motivation and practical wisdom to take that next step toward financial freedom. Connect with your local chamber of commerce today to find the network and support you need to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

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What if your biggest business obstacle isn't market conditions or competition, but the voice inside your head? In this transformative conversation with mindset expert Collin Henderson, we uncover how entrepreneurs can break free from the mental barriers holding them back from true success.

Collin shares his remarkable journey from Division I athlete to pharmaceutical sales to founding Master Mindset LLC. His personal struggle with performance anxiety and perfectionism led him to discover powerful mindset techniques that completely transformed his results—techniques he now teaches to entrepreneurs, sales teams, and athletes worldwide.

The conversation dives deep into practical strategies that any business owner can implement immediately. Collin explains how our brains are "worry machines" designed for survival rather than success, and offers tools to counteract the negative thought patterns that sabotage performance. His mantra "I'm not defined by this" provides a powerful framework for separating self-worth from business outcomes.

We challenge the glorified "hustle culture" that leaves entrepreneurs burned out and unfulfilled. Instead, Collin advocates for what he calls "grooving rather than grinding"—finding energy-giving activities and delegating the rest. His three-year transition from side hustle to full-time business owner serves as a realistic roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs who want sustainable success without sacrificing wellbeing.

Whether you're struggling with business fears, decision paralysis, or simply feeling that your work has become a grind, Collin's insights will help you reclaim your entrepreneurial spark. As he powerfully states at the end: "The body has limits, but the mind is limitless."

Ready to transform your entrepreneurial mindset? Listen now and discover how mastering your internal game might be the most profitable business move you'll ever make.

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What does it really mean to bet on yourself? In this candid conversation with entrepreneur Cory, co-founder of Synergy Insurance Solutions, we dive deep into the mindset shift required to leave the perceived safety of corporate America for the unpredictable—yet potentially more rewarding—world of entrepreneurship.

Cory's journey from professional tennis coach to successful business owner offers a fascinating roadmap for anyone considering taking the entrepreneurial leap. He shares how his sports background instilled the competitive drive and resilience needed to thrive in business, particularly when facing rejection. "You're going to have to put in the extra reps," Cory explains, comparing business networking to athletic training. "In the business world, it might be doing a lot of elevator pitches and going to a lot of networking events or conferences."

Throughout his 24-year entrepreneurial career spanning three different businesses, Cory has discovered the power of strategic partnerships. Rather than trying to do everything himself, he's consistently partnered with people whose operational strengths complement his sales and business development expertise. This approach has allowed his ventures to scale in ways that would have been impossible alone. His story of pivoting from Showtime Marketing to Showtime Golf demonstrates the importance of recognizing when something isn't working and having the courage to change direction quickly.

Perhaps most compelling is Cory's perspective on freedom versus security. He frames the choice between entrepreneurship and corporate employment as being "a bull or a cow," asking listeners to consider what they truly value. "If I earn less money doing this versus climbing the corporate ladder, I'm okay with that because ultimately I value my time over the money piece of it." In an age where corporate jobs are increasingly vulnerable to disruption, the ability to control your own destiny may be the greatest security of all.

Ready to reconsider what true security means in your career? Listen now to challenge your assumptions and perhaps find the courage to bet on yourself.