🎙️ Welcome to "Live Life by Design with Jeff Mendez," a podcast for personal and professional growth!
👤 Jeff is a seasoned leader with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment, known for transforming a company's revenue from $30M to over $1B. He’s also provided affordable housing to 41,000+ families, co-owns Green Light Restaurant Group, and is a fervent supporter of early-stage investments.
🎧 Join us as Jeff interviews experts, sharing insights and strategies to propel you forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking growth, this is your resource for inspiration and practical advice.
🔗 Subscribe, connect in the comments, and follow us on social media for more!
🎯 Live your life by design, not by default. Join Jeff Mendez on this journey, and let’s build a life and career that truly reflects your aspirations and potential!
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🎙️ Welcome to "Live Life by Design with Jeff Mendez," a podcast for personal and professional growth!
👤 Jeff is a seasoned leader with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment, known for transforming a company's revenue from $30M to over $1B. He’s also provided affordable housing to 41,000+ families, co-owns Green Light Restaurant Group, and is a fervent supporter of early-stage investments.
🎧 Join us as Jeff interviews experts, sharing insights and strategies to propel you forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking growth, this is your resource for inspiration and practical advice.
🔗 Subscribe, connect in the comments, and follow us on social media for more!
🎯 Live your life by design, not by default. Join Jeff Mendez on this journey, and let’s build a life and career that truly reflects your aspirations and potential!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez welcomes Blake Erickson to discuss the transformative journey of embracing risk, reinventing yourself, and finding purpose beyond comfort. Blake shares his experiences from door-to-door sales to co-authoring a book, launching a training company, and embracing a life of intentionality. Jeff and Blake dive deep into overcoming fears, managing financial risk, navigating family support, and building a fulfilling life designed around contribution and growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from playing small and step into their full potential.
⏱️ Key Moments & Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Peru Travel Stories
02:00 – Blake’s Leap from Door-to-Door to Entrepreneurship
04:00 – How Blake Met Ben Hardy & Pitched the Book
06:00 – Facing Financial Uncertainty
10:00 – Rediscovering Purpose and Passion
13:00 – Navigating Family Support & Big Life Decisions
17:00 – Lessons from Door-to-Door & The Power of No’s
21:00 – Public Speaking and Storytelling
28:00 – Future Goals: Building a Legacy & Giving Back
35:00 – A Heartfelt Reflection on Loss and Legacy
40:00 – Redefining Money & Investing in Yourself
47:00 – Final Takeaways: Don’t Play Small
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