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Small Biz Florida

Small Biz Florida

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Ep. 209 |  Overcoming Adversity and Thriving in Entrepreneurship: Insights from Michael Allison, Founder of the Adversity Academy

Ep. 209 | Overcoming Adversity and Thriving in Entrepreneurship: Insights from Michael Allison, Founder of the Adversity Academy

2023-07-12
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Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Michael Allison, the founder of the Adversity Academy. Michael shares his personal journey of overcoming various challenges, including homelessness, bullying, injuries, and combat experiences during his service in the United States Marine Corps. Despite facing adversity, Michael's determination led him to excel in the military, pursue higher education, and transition into entrepreneurship. He discusses his experience working in the railroad industry and becoming a project manager in a government contractor, as well as his decision to start his own franchise and ultimately launch the Adversity Academy. Discover how Michael's experiences have shaped his passion for helping business owners overcome obstacles, improve leadership, and implement effective strategies. Tune in for an insightful conversation on resilience, personal growth, and thriving in entrepreneurship.

 

– Learn more about The Adversity Academy: https://theadversityacademy.com/ 

For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s annual JMI Small Business Leadership Conference hosted at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.

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