This is a conversation with Adam Marburger, a black belt out of Alton, Illinois, USA. Adam is an author, owner and CEO of multiple businesses, speaker, coach, and gym owner.

Episode Links:

* Alton Elite Jiujitsu - https://altonelite.com/

* Ascent Dealer Services - https://www.ascentdealerservices.com/

* River Bend Rescue - https://riverbendrescue.com/

* Book - You're The Fucking Problem - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W64DPNK/

* Book - The Servant Leading F&I Manager - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1966840004/

* LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-marburger/

* Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adammarburger/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampmarburger

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:18 Journey to Black Belt

03:20 Coaching and Teaching

06:23 BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai

09:29 Martial Arts and Family Life

14:57 Starting a BJJ Gym on the Side

20:44 Injuries

26:28 Entrepreneurship

35:12 All the Business Ventures

39:42 The Art of Delegation

46:25 Morning Routines and Gratitude

50:47 The Writing Process

56:33 Personal Transformation Through Adversity

01:10:16 Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

01:13:48 Future Aspirations and Family Focus

01:15:45 Outro

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