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š Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities ā live in Austin, Nov 2ā4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal Download Ankur's Guide to Fundraising here: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4l0QnyC In this episode, Ankur Nagpal shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to building and selling successful companies. Codie and Ankur discuss the importance of company culture, team dynamics, hiring the right talent, the evolving landscape and challenges with entrepreneurship. They delve into the fear of failure, personal growth, the value of leadership and the importance of taking action as a builder. Want help scaling your business to $1M in monthly revenue? ā Click hereā to connect with my consulting team. Chapters 00:00- From Humble Beginnings to Major Success 03:07- Navigating Company Culture and Team Dynamics 05:52- The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Financial Growth 08:55- Building Wealth and Giving Back 11:57- Innovative Fundraising Strategies 14:52- The Importance of Persistence in Business 17:56- Lessons from the Entrepreneurial Journey 24:44- The Value of Youth in Entrepreneurship 27:37- Navigating the Tax Code: A Business Opportunity 32:18- Building Trust in Financial Services 36:07- The Role of Immigration in Entrepreneurship 39:36- The Fear of Failure as a Second-Time Founder 45:52- The Importance of Creation Over Consumption 51:56- Navigating the 2020 Market Crash 54:44- The Value of Education and College 57:49- The Future of Online Education 01:00:34- Hiring Strategies and Identifying A Players 01:03:19- The Importance of Initiative in Founders 01:06:22- The Role of Regulation in Business 01:10:11- The Mental Challenges of Entrepreneurship 01:13:00- Finding Inspiration in Leadership 01:16:35- Taking Action as a Builder MORE FROM BIGDEAL: š„ ā ā YouTubeā ā šø ā ā Instagramā ā š½ļø ā ā TikTokā ā MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: š„ ā ā YouTubeā ā šø ā ā Instagramā ā š½ļø ā ā TikTokā ā OTHER THINGS WE DO: š« ā ā Our communityā ā š° ā ā Free newsletterā ā š¦ ā ā Biz buying courseā ā š ā ā Resibrandsā ā š° ā ā CT Capitalā ā šļø ā ā Main St Hold Coā ā Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices