Avoid These Mistakes: Lessons from a $115M Exit | Eric Spofford DSH #611

🎙️ **Avoid These Mistakes: Lessons from a $115M Exit** 🎙️ Tune in now to hear the jaw-dropping story of Eric Spofford's incredible journey from rock bottom to a $115M exit! 🚀 In this episode of the Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly dives deep with Eric, who shares his raw and unfiltered life experiences—from selling dr*gs in the 5th grade to overcoming addiction and eventually selling his business for a massive $115,000,000. 💼💵 Don't miss out as Eric reveals the crucial mistakes to avoid in business and life, and how he turned his darkest moments into a thriving success story. Packed with valuable insights on addiction, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation, this episode is a must-watch! 🔥 Join the conversation and get inspired by Eric's resilience and determination. Watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets. 📺 Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more eye-opening stories on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🚀 #DigitalSocialHour #SeanKelly #Podcast #EricSpofford #Entrepreneurship #AddictionRecovery #Inspiration #BusinessSuccess #LifeLessons #ApplePodcasts #Spotify #BuildingABrandOnline #SuccessfulExitStrategies #PersonalGrowthAndDevelopment #LifeAfterAddiction #SuccessStories CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Eric's Speech at Salt Lake City 01:18 - Selling Drugs in 5th Grade 05:16 - Robbing Someone for the Last Time 15:51 - Importance of Self Education 18:05 - Losing a Step After Selling for $115 Million 20:28 - Starting a New Company 21:45 - Finding Your Next Mission After Selling Your Business 23:20 - Launching Another Addiction Treatment Business 25:15 - Building Your Personal Brand 28:26 - Why Recovery Rates Are So Low 31:32 - Lawsuit Against NHPR 36:40 - Addiction and Politics 39:50 - Impact of Addiction on Chris’s Life 44:50 - Root Causes of Addiction 48:35 - Rat Park Experiment 51:13 - Dislocation Theory of Addiction 55:19 - Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 56:28 - Book Recommendations 56:44 - Outro APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com GUEST: Eric Spofford https://www.instagram.com/ericspofford SPONSORS: Deposyt Payment Processing: https://www.deposyt.com/seankelly LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .