From FBI Fugitive to Becoming One of the Most Sought After Business Consultants with Ian Jarvis

In this captivating episode of the Strong as F#CK podcast, Kenny welcomes business mentor Ian Jarvis. Ian shares his dramatic and colorful past, including running from the law after a massive drug bust in the 70s, living as a federal fugitive in Europe, and eventually turning his life around to become a successful corporate executive and business consultant. 

Ian shares valuable insights on running a business, overcoming obstacles, the importance of delegation, and how to succeed in by focusing on people and solving problems. "I rarely tell anyone how to run their business. I tell them how to run their company. They learn that money is not a goal. Money is an outcome. My clients also understand that everything they say and do inside their firm is messaging. In most cases those messages—and the culture they drive—are at best confusing, at worst, toxic. We change that, change lives, and companies too.”

This episode is a mix of thrilling personal stories and practical business advice that you won't want to miss!

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

00:25 Meet Ian Jarvis: From Delinquent to Business Coach

01:08 Ian's Wild Youth: Running from the Law

01:35 Adventures in Europe: Drugs, Escapes, and Survival

04:34 Life on the Run: From Ibiza to Paris

11:36 Turning Point: From Fugitive to Family Man

25:38 Business Insights: The Human Condition and Habits

30:51 Parallels Between Fitness and Business

35:54 The Importance of Personal Involvement

36:25 Predictability in Business

36:42 The Value of Genuine Advice

37:13 Building a Successful Gym

39:04 Life Lessons from Working with At-Risk Youth

41:52 The Role of Education and Real-World Experience

44:11 Hiring the Right People

47:59 The Challenges of Managing Different Personalities

50:46 The Importance of Character in Hiring

55:34 The Unique Diversity of New York

59:09 Starting and Structuring a Business

01:07:04 Final Thoughts and Farewell