In this episode, Dwayne interviews Brian Mullins CJF ASF, a highly regarded farrier in the equestrian industry and the host of Mullin's Farrier Podcast. They explore the journey of finding one's purpose and establishing oneself in the world, touching on Brian's search for meaning and how he overcame challenges, including dealing with depression. They also discuss the importance of continual learning and professional development. Brian shares his insights into how he transformed his skills into a successful business, highlighting the significance of professionalism, trust, and effective customer relationships. The conversation dives into solopreneurship and maintaining a mindset of abundance over scarcity. This episode is rich with advice and anecdotes from both Brian’s and Dwayne’s experiences, aiming to inspire and guide listeners through their entrepreneurial journeys.
Learn more about Brian at https://www.mullinsfarrier.com/
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Dwayne Introduces Brian Mullins
04:10 - Brian's Response to Introduction
05:40 - Understanding a Farrier
07:48 - Brian's Journey to Becoming a Farrier
10:55 - Struggling to Find Purpose
15:48 - Importance of Apprenticeships
18:20 - Embracing Challenges: Stay in the Suck
22:40 - Starting Your Own Business
23:15 - The Search for Purpose
30:00 - Overcoming Depression and Finding Purpose
36:48 - The Value of Certainty in Business
42:50 - Charging What You're Worth
43:50 - Strategies to Charge What You're Worth
48:18 - Overcoming Fear of Raising Prices
53:04 - Fear vs Faith: Navigating Unknowns
55:01 - Scarcity vs Abundance Mindset
1:00:44 - Being in the Trust Business
1:06:00 - Identifying Your True Business
1:07:20 - Key Considerations for Solopreneurs
1:12:20 - Outro
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self https://a.co/d/gPaFMsc
Deepak Chopra 21 Day Gratitude Meditation https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/chopra-meditation-wellbeing/id1504538204
Sam Harris Waking Up App https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/waking-up-meditation-wisdom/id1307736395
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