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As a kid, JR didn’t have running water and realized his family was struggling. Due to his work ethic and mentors, he’s built and sold 3 businesses and working on his 4th.

JR Rivas is young entrepreneur with a love to inspire people. At just 21 years old JR has already grown and sold 3 businesses. He has now begun his next mission. Inspiring people to stop acting on fear and start acting on the drive that their internal compass is pulling them to. JR is a podcast coach and the host of the Rags to Niches podcast.

Key Takeaways

Your future doesn’t have to match your past
Society can tell you that you’re too young or too old to build a business, don’t listen
Don’t give yourself excuses for not pursuing your dreams
When you are inspired to follow your dreams, you inspire others to follow theirs
Podcasting is a hot commodity right now
You can get into podcasting for less than $300 and be successful
“Knowing you’re going to die is the best way to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.” – by Steve Jobs