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What happens when someone who never planned to work in medicine ends up building a thriving healthcare business?

In this episode, Meredith Hirsh shares her journey from advertising and teaching to becoming CEO of the Hirsh Center for Arthritis and Sports Medicine, a 60-person independent medical practice in Florida.

Meredith opens up about marriage at 21, raising three boys, balancing ambition with motherhood, flipping homes, going back for her MBA in her 40s, and the pivotal moment she realized founders can never fully walk away from their company.

We also discuss confidence, health, yoga, family priorities, and why many aspiring entrepreneurs simply need to believe in themselves and start.

What you’ll learn:

- Why confidence is critical for entrepreneurs
- How Meredith built a practice from scratch
- The reality of balancing business and motherhood
- Why founders must stay close to their business
- How health and mindset fuel long-term success

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👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Rick Beyer
Website: https://engagewellness.org
Website: https://onepacificfs.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/engagewellness/
Email: rick@engagewellness.org

What happens when an entrepreneur decides success should include health, family, and purpose, not just money?

In this episode, Rick Beyer shares his journey from mergers & acquisitions and large-scale manufacturing with Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler, to building one of Arizona’s top financial services practices, and now leading companies focused on wealth planning and employee wellness.

Rick explains why many founders sacrifice too much for growth, how wellness can become a business advantage, and why the most important returns in life aren’t financial.

We also discuss family leadership, health discipline, staying coachable, and why belief is often the first step to becoming believable.

What you’ll learn:

- Why founders must protect health while building wealth
- How consistency creates scalable businesses
- Why family time is a real measure of success
- The hidden tax and wellness opportunities for employers
- Why belief creates momentum in entrepreneurship

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👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Richard Crane

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YouTube (Inventing Fire with AI)

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Blog (Inventing Fire with AI)

https://inventingfirewith.ai/

Business Website (MILL5)

https://mill5.com/

What does it take to build a company from two people in a room to hundreds across the world?

In this episode, Richard Crane, Founder, CTO, and CAIO of MILL5, shares his journey from engineer to entrepreneur, building a global tech company while embracing difficulty instead of comfort.

Richard talks about scaling a business, the importance of continuously learning (especially with AI), and why many people fall behind by not investing in themselves. He also shares a deeply personal story from his childhood that shaped his work ethic and relentless drive.

What you’ll learn:

- Why comfort limits growth
- How AI is reshaping careers and productivity
- The importance of continuous self-investment
- How early experiences shape entrepreneurs
- Why keeping your circle small matters

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