In this episode, our guest Austin Schneider opens up about his personal struggles, the pain he witnessed in his family, and how he turned that adversity into motivation. He started in real estate in Seattle, building his personal brand, and selling homes on Instagram.

Now, Austin is the owner of a multi-seven-figure marketing agency and an avid ultrarunner. We discuss the concept of "Masogi," the power of nature, and how challenging ourselves physically and mentally can lead to personal growth and success. What he learned going from zero as a founder to becoming the CEO of a 20+ team, and more.

In this conversation we discuss:

[00:01:00] - Austin's background and early struggles in life 0

[00:02:00] - Familial and generational issues and breaking the cycle

[00:03:00] - Using adversity as motivation for change and growth

[00:04:00] - The epiphany that led to Austin's transformation

[00:05:00] - Overcoming the pain witnessed in his family

[00:06:00] - The concept of "Masogi" and pushing boundaries

[00:07:00] - How the book "The Comfort Crisis" changed Austin's perspective on life

[00:08:00] - The mental benefits of physical challenges

[00:09:00] - Austin's love for running and how it helps with processing thoughts and ideas

[00:10:00] - The importance of being present and connecting with nature

[00:11:00] - Managing stress and capturing thoughts while running

[00:12:00] - The impact of anxiety on sleep and the benefits of journaling

[00:13:00] - Setting the scene, reflecting on the challenges faced during the initial stages of the business

[00:14:00] - Discovering ultra-running as a hobby and a source of motivation

[00:15:00] - Transferring personal development and growth mindset to the team

[00:17:00] - Growing from 2 to 20 employees

[00:19:00] - The transition to a tighter, more efficient ship

[00:21:00] - Success in real estate and the role of social media

[00:24:00] Hiring in Service-based Industries

[00:26:00] The Fear of Hiring and Transitioning to Leadership

[00:28:00] Hiring Challenges and Strategies

[00:30:00] Measuring Capacity and Deciding When to Hire

[00:33:00] Becoming a Better Leader

[00:36:00] The Importance of Mentors and Coaches

[00:38:00] Being a Good, Coachable Mentee

[00:40:00] The importance of actually doing the work in coaching programs

[00:41:00] Solving one problem at a time with coaching programs

[00:42:00] Understanding different motivations in relationships

[00:43:00] The importance of empathy and communication in relationships

[00:47:00] Using video and social media as an introvert

[00:49:00] The right and wrong ways to use social media for business

[00:51:00] Treating social media as a CRM

[00:53:00] A simple system for agents to set up for success with video

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