$20 Million Loss to a Billion-Dollar Vision – Lessons in Risk, Resilience & Reinvention with Damion Lupo #115

In this episode, Paul sits down with serial entrepreneur Damion Lupo — founder of nearly 80 companies, author of 12 books, and co-founder/CIO of FrameTec, closing in on a $1B valuation.

Damien shares the raw truth about starting (and ending) dozens of businesses, losing $20 million in 12 months, going homeless, and rebuilding from scratch. Together, we explore:

• Why “failure” is just feedback and how redefining it will change your entrepreneurial game


• The mindset shift from chasing money to building lasting impact


• How to decide when to quit a venture vs. push through


• The dangers of over-leverage — and how to use debt wisely


• Why resilience, vision, and environment are more important than IQ


• The 10-minute, 10-step plan to reach $10M in 10 years (and why that number matters more than $1M or $100M)


• How to find your calling — even if you think you don’t have one yet


• Why surrounding yourself with the right people is the ultimate wealth hack


• The three relationships every entrepreneur should maintain: mentors, peers, and mentees

Whether you’re scaling, starting over, or simply trying to think bigger, Damion’s story is a masterclass in perseverance, strategic thinking, and self-awareness.

Download Damion’s free resource: TurnkeyRetirement.com

About the host:

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO and Life Code Program. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

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