The Truth about the School of Hard Knocks - Jack Dumoulin

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In this episode of Beyond the Business Podcast, we sit down with Jack Dumoulin, co-founder of School of Hard Knocks and an Excel World Champion. Jack shares his journey from winning an Excel championship at 17 to co-founding a popular KZbin channel. He discusses the mission behind his work, the qualities of great leadership, the importance of mentors, and offers insights on entrepreneurial paths, risk-taking, and achieving long-term success. Jack also touches on the challenges and strategies of transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship and the key habits and mindsets necessary for becoming a successful business owner. Tune in for invaluable advice on building businesses, developing leadership skills, defining your career trajectory, and much more. **Highlights:** 00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Business Podcast 00:39 Jack Dumoulin's Mission and Purpose 02:27 Defining Leadership 04:47 Influences and Mentors 06:34 Pivoting to Media and Entrepreneurship 08:37 Corporate vs. Entrepreneurial Paths 11:45 Strategies for Long-Term Business Success 14:58 Building Accountability and Support Systems 17:51 Random Street Interviews and Networking 21:55 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 24:46 Act Like a Millionaire CEO 26:06 Developing Entrepreneurial Habits 29:02 Mitigating and Embracing Risk 32:54 Finding the Right Career Path 37:46 Traits of Successful Millionaires 43:33 Building a Media Company 46:31 From Solopreneur to Business Owner 49:15 Millionaire Insight and Conclusion **Join our community on Skool:** Engage with like-minded individuals, participate in discussions, and access exclusive content by joining our Skool page here www.skool.com/become-an-entrepreneur/about **Subscribe to our podcast:** Apple Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3jTRtWwDkmIIu8yhFxwaD8?si=b2b0d5e302ff4e2c Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-business/id1736057166 #entrepreneurship #austintexas #millionaremindset #millionarementorship #podcast #college