Ep28: Grit It Done! Reid Tileston and His Journey From Corporate Finance To Fitness Ownership and Acquisitions

Welcome back to another episode of the Published Impact Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Reid Tileston. Reid is not just an author and keynote speaker, but also an expert in entrepreneurial business ownership and a professor at Case Western University. With his upcoming book, "Grit It Done," Reid shares insights from his 15 years of successful business ownership.

• Reid shares his journey into entrepreneurship, which started at a San Francisco pub, and how he transitioned from finance to fitness franchising.
• The concept behind "Grit It Done" emerged from Reid's experiences and observations in the business world, particularly highlighting the importance of perseverance and determination.
• Reid discusses common misconceptions about entrepreneurship, emphasising the need to be "all in" to succeed.
• Strategies for maintaining relationships with high-profile brands and partnerships while focusing on understanding customer needs and providing valuable services.
• Reid's intrinsic motivation stems from his relationships with people, which has inspired him to pursue endeavors like teaching entrepreneurship and participating in endurance challenges like climbing the world's longest staircase in Switzerland.
• The future of entrepreneurship, according to Reid, lies in the acquisition of existing businesses rather than starting from scratch, offering lower risks and higher potential returns.
• His book, "Grit It Done," aims to demystify entrepreneurship and provide practical advice for aspiring business owners, underlining the importance of commitment and dedication.

The biggest takeaway from Reid's book is encapsulated in the phrase: "If you're not all in, you're in the way,".

Thank you for joining us on this episode! You can find Reid's book, "Grit It Done," as well as ways to connect with him in the below links. Grit It Done is available for pre ordering through to the end of may for $0.99c

• Discounted Pre-Order: www.grititdone.com 
• Reid's Website: www.reidtileston.com 
• Trends in Entrepreneurial Business Ownership: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidtileston/

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