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Sam Lacrosse is an entrepreneur, sales consultant, and content creator who helps influencers and online businesses scale through high-ticket offers, content strategy, and backend systems. He began his career at Oracle Corporation, where he became a top-performing sales professional, closing multi-million dollar deals and generating over $10M in revenue. After leaving corporate, he built and scaled multiple online businesses, authored three books, and now works with high-level creators to grow their companies and revenue streams.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The truth about making six figures in a single paycheck—and why it didn’t solve everything
• How corporate success can quietly trap you in “golden handcuffs”
• The mindset shift required to leave security and pursue entrepreneurship
• Why most people fail in business—and the real role of endurance and pain tolerance
• The difference between working hard and developing true resilience
• How to build, price, and sell high-ticket offers in the online space
• Why understanding identity is the key to sales, leadership, and personal growth
• The role of faith, values, and legacy in building a meaningful life

The Legacy & Wealth Podcast, hosted by Mitchell Clark and presented by The Standard, features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, and high-performing men building wealth, leadership, and legacy. Each episode explores the mindset, discipline, and strategies required to grow successful businesses while navigating responsibility, family, and long-term impact.

Timestamps

00:00 Making $100K+ in a single paycheck
01:00 Introduction to Sam Lacrosse
02:00 From corporate sales to entrepreneurship
05:00 Early life and pressure to perform
10:00 Chasing money vs pursuing purpose
14:00 Turning down a high-paying finance career
17:00 Closing multi-million dollar deals at Oracle
20:00 The reality behind “golden handcuffs”
23:00 The moment he knew corporate wasn’t for him
28:00 Why he was rejected for leadership
31:00 The decision to bet on himself
34:00 Building his first online business
44:00 Scaling to six figures while still employed
45:30 Leaving Oracle and going all-in
46:00 Losing momentum and nearly running out of cash
47:00 Rebuilding through sales and mentorship
48:30 The 3 pillars of online business: offer, content, sales
52:00 Why resilience matters more than talent
56:00 Overcoming fear and rejection in sales
58:00 Finding the right environment to grow
01:00:00 Lessons on growth and continuous improvement
01:02:00 Defining legacy, faith, and responsibility

The Standard is a private, in-person membership community for six-figure men who want to grow in their wealth, health, and relationships by surrounding themselves with other high-performing men operating at their level or above. It is designed for men who have outgrown their current environment and need a structured system of proximity, personalized strategy, and accountability to continue growing across every area of life.

To apply go to: thestandardmen.com