High Voltage Business Builders Podcast

How a $400K Scam Changed His Entire Business Mindset

Episode Summary

Sometimes, the only thing separating success from failure is persistence. In this episode of High Voltage Business Builders, host Neil Twa talks with Brian Decker, an entrepreneur and investor, about the biggest lessons he learned from losing $400K in a Ponzi scheme, the power of attention in business, and why home services and AI are shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Episode Notes

In this episode we cover:

• The power of mastering attention and why it’s the currency of business
• How early investment mistakes led to a total mindset shift in managing money
• Why learning from failures is crucial to long-term success
• Why tax strategy and capital management are key for business owners
• Faith in business success and personal fulfillment

🕒 Chapters 

[05:12] – Lessons from a $400K Investment Failure

• How a Ponzi scheme changed Brian’s approach to investing
• Why you must take full control of your finances
• The mindset shift that led to long-term success

[18:27] – Work Ethic vs. Intelligence: What Matters More?

• Why hardworking people often outperform “geniuses”
• How collegiate athletes and “B” students thrive in business
• The importance of humility and adaptability

[34:10] – The Home Services Boom & Business Opportunities

• Why the average contractor is 52 years old—and why it matters
• How AI is transforming traditional industries
• Why skilled trades offer massive business potential

[50:21] – Take Action: Build Wealth & Secure Your Future

• The importance of knowing your business valuation
• Smart tax strategies to keep more of your money
• Why now is the best time to start a business

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