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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Episode 136 of The Endless Growth Podcast!This week, Alex and Edgar blend real-life updates, relatable struggles, and grounded perspective. Alex walks through renewing his real estate license, sparking a convo about backup careers, discipline, and why some chapters are worth keeping open as life shifts. They trade stories from the field, including Utah’s surprising disclosure rules and how showings can turn into marathons.Then it shifts to entrepreneurship and the small business grind. Edgar breaks down winter’s impact on detailing, last-minute workloads, and the smart pivots that keep revenue moving, like holiday light installs. They dig into procrastination, discipline, and why working well under pressure can become a double-edged sword.Later, they go deeper on success, comparison, and the long game. Why early career stages feel slow. What people misunderstand about sales and business ownership. And why defining success for yourself is the only path that actually works.Before wrapping, they lighten it up with Halloween plans, gym talk, gaming nostalgia, and a few honest lessons about mistakes, social burnout, chasing a 315 bench, and doing good without expecting anything back. It is an easygoing, reflective listen that feels close to home.Tap play, share with a friend, and keep growing one choice at a time.00:22 Renewing Real Estate License: The Process02:17 Challenges and Rewards of Being a Realtor04:42 Real Estate Market Insights and Trends05:53 Unexpected Real Estate Laws in Utah08:21 A Heartwarming Story of Overcoming Prejudice11:14 The Importance of Community and Neighbors13:29 Balancing Work and Personal Life14:22 Managing a Busy Work Schedule18:21 Lessons from Business and Personal Experiences25:41 The Risks and Realities of Gambling26:22 Online Gambling and Influencer Promotions28:34 Common Mistakes in Online Gambling29:25 The Importance of Mindset in Rebuilding Success33:11 Defining and Understanding Success42:18 Misunderstandings About Business Ownership47:12 The Reality of Sales and Persistence56:31 Handling Big Visions and Setting Realistic Goals01:01:42 Final Thoughts and Halloween Plans01:02:24 Late Night Candy Cravings01:03:09 Grateful for Mistakes01:05:33 Reckless Driving Consequences01:09:32 Gym Etiquette and Social Dynamics01:20:24 Halloween and Scary Movies01:24:14 Gaming and Tech Talk01:26:49 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
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