In this episode of the Know Your Why podcast, Jason Balara sits down with serial entrepreneur and master coach Shawn Quintero. Shawn opens up about his path from working in a nonprofit at just 16 years old to building multiple businesses and eventually launching a holding company. He shares hard-earned lessons on resourcefulness, the dangers of burnout, and the strategies behind hiring for growth. Shawn also reveals his deeper mission—to eradicate poverty and create a lasting legacy for future generations—showing how entrepreneurship can be a vehicle for both wealth and impact.
Key Highlights:
- Shawn’s nonprofit roots shaped his drive for purpose and service.
- Resourcefulness is one of the most valuable entrepreneurial skills.
- Burnout is a real threat—recognizing early signs can prevent long-term damage.
- Strategic hiring accelerates growth and frees leaders to focus on vision.
- Building a holding company opens doors to broader opportunities.
- Networking and being in the right environments can spark transformation.
- Creating a legacy is not just about wealth but about lasting impact.
- Poverty eradication is central to Shawn’s entrepreneurial mission.
Shawn’s story proves that entrepreneurship is about more than chasing profits—it’s about resilience, vision, and contribution. From learning the importance of resourcefulness to tackling burnout and scaling businesses through strong teams, Shawn shows that business growth and personal growth go hand in hand. His mission to use entrepreneurship as a force for good is a reminder that legacy is built not just by what we achieve, but by the lives we impact along the way.
Get in touch with Shawn:
Website: https://heyshawnq.com/
The Scale Point Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scale-point-podcast/id1810070918
LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/heyshawnq/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyShawnQ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyshawnq/
If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast:
https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara
Audio Track:
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