Shane Skwarek, owner & chief technologist of S-FX.com Small Business Solutions, stops by the show to tell us his remarkable journey of turning personal tragedy into professional triumph. Shane opens up about the impact of losing his father just as he was graduating college and how this defining moment shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. With raw honesty, he shares the challenges of leaving a secure job to build his own tech business, the lessons learned from early failures, and the resilience needed to succeed. Shane's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and finding strength in adversity, offering invaluable insights for anyone looking to overcome the complexities of personal and professional life.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Eternal Optimist Podcast00:00:51 - Introducing Shane Skwarek: Owner & Chief Technologist of S-FX.com Small Business Solutions00:01:46 - Insights on Shane's Life and Business00:03:28 - Shane's Hobbies: Video Games and Pro Wrestling00:05:15 - The Magic of Old-School Gaming00:10:32 - Nostalgia Trip: A Deeper Dive into Video Games00:13:42 - Facing Challenges: Shane's Personal Journey00:15:30 - Shane's Father's Battle with Cancer00:18:50 - Balancing Grief and Final Exams00:21:05 - The Impact of Loss on Career Choices00:24:10 - Career Pivot: Employee to Entrepreneur00:29:00 - Learning Through Loss: A Son's Reflection00:31:36 - The Entrepreneurial Leap: Overcoming Fear00:34:07 - Business Failures and Lessons Learned00:39:21 - Client Relationships and Business Strategy00:42:57 - Embracing Failure and Learning from It00:44:42 - Inspiration from Books, Music, and OptimismLinks And Resources:Shane on LinkedInS-FX.com Small Business SolutionsBook Recommendations:The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrisTuesdays with Morrie by Mitch AlbomThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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