LiquidWealth™ System → Helping Middle & High-Income Canadians & Business Owners Slash Taxes and Grow Wealth Tax-Free–without Losing Liquidity | Ex-TotalEnergies | Ex-Schlumberger | Ex-Drilling Fluids & Cementing Engineer

If you're a high-income earner or business owner in Canada…

You’re stuck in a system designed to maximize what you owe.

✔︎ Corporate taxes eat into your profits.
✔︎ Personal taxes shrink your take-home income.
✔︎ Investment gains? The CRA takes its healthy share of that, too.

The more successful you become, the bigger the tax bill.

Sure, your accountant follows the rules. Keeps you compliant. Files your returns.

But do they have a real strategy to stop the bleeding?

Because if they did, you wouldn’t be reading this right now.

The ultra-wealthy play by a different set of rules—because they know the system inside and out.

And I’m going to let you in on a little secret…

They use little-know insurance-based vehicles as powerful tax shelters—one that allows them to grow their wealth tax-free while keeping full access to their money.

You should be playing the game with their rulebook. And that’s precisely why I developed the LiquidWealth™ System.

A proprietary strategy designed to:

→ Slash corporate and personal tax exposure.
→ Turn your business into a tax shelter – instead of a tax-target.
→ Create a tax-free retirement income stream
→ Protect and grow your wealth tax free—without losing liquidity.

Look, the government isn’t going to call you up and tell you how to pay less tax.

That’s on you.

And if you want to see how this can work for your specific situation, the next move is simple.

Connect and message me here on LinkedIn to start a conversation.

Because the less you give to the CRA, the more you have to invest, grow, and enjoy.


Shoot me a direct message here on LinkedIn or connect with me at:
☏ +1 (403) 861-3613
✉ ikenna.affam@mygreatway.ca
https://www.greatwayfinancial.com/

Insurance | Financial Independence | Investing in Happiness | Connecting People, Information & Opportunities

Disclaimer: The information presented is for educational and general informational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as financial or investment advice. Each individual must evaluate their unique goals, risk tolerance, and circumstances before making any decisions. The author bears no responsibility for any outcomes based on this information.

Ike AFFAM

If you think building wealth is just about making money… think again.

You need systems that protect and grow it tax-free, without sacrificing liquidity:

 🟢 Insurance to safeguard family and business

 🟢 LiquidWealth™ strategies to grow tax-free

 🟢 Smart structures that let your money work while you sleep

Stop trading time for money.

Stop leaving your wealth exposed to taxes, mismanagement, or bad advice.

Wealth isn’t built by accident.

It’s built by design, discipline, and strategy.

♻️ Share this with someone serious about growing, protecting, and controlling their wealth.

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#ThursdayThoughts #Systems #LiquidWealth #IkeAffam

Your company’s success is determined by how you treat the people who work with you.

Treat them with disrespect, and you will drive talent away.

Treat them with respect, and you will build loyalty.

Neglect them, and you will kill engagement.

Recognize them, and you will drive performance.

Micromanage them, and you will suffocate creativity.

Empower them, and they will multiply results.

The truth is harsh but simple:

It is not just your product that determines your profits, but how you treat your employees

♻️ Repost this if you believe strong leadership starts with people, not numbers.

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#MondayMotivation #Leadership #IkeAffam

Your employees aren’t broken.

Your culture might be.

 🟢 Lead by example
 
 🟢 Reward courage and integrity

 🟢 Protect mental health as fiercely as productivity

♻️ Share this if you believe culture drives results more than rules.

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#TuesdayThoughts #CompanyCulture #IkeAffam

Five Signs Your Work Culture is Toxic

The most expensive ideas in your company are the ones your team is too afraid to tell you.

If your "Leadership" makes people stay silent to stay safe, you aren't leading... 

You're sabotaging your own growth.

Real innovation only happens when:

🟢 Mistakes are viewed as data, not disasters.

🟢 Questions are viewed as curiosity, not rebellion.

🟢 Feedback flows up as easily as it flows down.

If your presence creates "hush" in the room, your culture is in trouble.

Do your people feel safe enough to tell you the truth?

♻️ Repost if you believe "Psychological Safety" is a competitive advantage.

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#MondayMotivation #Leadership #TeamSpirit

Don’t wait for validation.

The fastest way to get stuck? Waiting for applause.

Many people want a pat on the back for doing the bare minimum.

🟢 Progress isn’t earned through approval, it’s earned through action.

🟢 Growth doesn’t wait for recognition, it happens while no one is watching.

🟢 Leaders don’t ask for applause - they create results that speak for themselves.

Stop waiting for someone to notice. 

Start doing what moves the needle, even if it’s invisible today.

♻️ Repost if you’re done trading action for validation.

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#WednesdayWisdom #Results #IkeAffam

"Almost" is the most expensive word in the English language. 

✖️ "Almost" started that business. 

✖️ "Almost" saved for the future. 

✖️ "Almost" made that investment. 

"Almost" carries 100% of the regret with 0% of the reward.

The gap between the life you have and the life you want is called "Action." 

Don't be the person with a library of "almosts." 

Be the person with a history of "I did."

What are you "almost" doing that you need to "actually" start today? 

♻️ Repost if you’re done with "almost." 

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#MondayMotivation #Action #StartNow #IkeAffam

You don’t harvest in the same season you plant.

That’s the law.

Spiritually. Financially. Professionally.

Nature doesn't rush, and neither should your business strategy.

The problem? 

Most people dig up the seed to "check" if it’s growing because they don't see sprouts yet.

Trust the soil. Trust the process. Trust the Word.

🟢 Planting = Hard work (No visible results).
🟢 Watering = Consistency (Still no visible results).
🟢 Harvesting = Success (The world finally sees it).

The Bible states it clearly, 

“There is a season to plant and a season to uproot what is planted”

Don't quit in the "planting" season just because you can't see the "harvesting" season yet.

♻️ Repost if you’re trusting the process today.

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#SundaySense #BibleWisdom #Harvest #IkeAffam

"I thought I was doing everything right until I saw the numbers."

An immigrant business owner, Philip Tambuka,  told me this after we audited his tax strategy.

He was working 60 hours a week just to give 40% of his growth to the CRA.

We shifted him to a LiquidWealth™ structure.

✅ Tax-free growth.
✅ Immediate liquidity for his business.
✅ A legacy plan that works while he sleeps.

Stop being "rich" on your T4 and start being "wealthy" in your private bank.

Ready to stop "working" for your money and start "owning" it?

Book a FREE 1:1 Wealth Management Consultation with me here: https://lnkd.in/gg2P6Pda 

♻️ Share this with someone who needs a financial wake-up call.

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#FridayFinance #LiquidWealth #WealthManagement

Most people focus on income, not systematic wealth growth.

They think earning more is enough. 

But without a plan, even high earnings can disappear faster than you imagine.

Unstructured finances mean:

Taxes quietly eat into your hard-earned money

Unexpected emergencies derail your progress

Investment and growth opportunities slip by unnoticed

That’s where LiquidWealth™ comes in:

Cashflow grows while you sleep, not just while you work

Taxes are reduced legally, protecting what you’ve earned

Insurance and protections shield your family and assets from the unexpected

Wealth isn’t accidental. It isn’t about luck or working harder.

It’s about design, strategy, and defense.

If you’re serious about moving from working harder to growing smarter, start thinking beyond income. 

Build a system that works for you — not the other way around.

Book a FREE 1:1 Wealth Management Consultation Session with me to learn how to grow smarter: https://lnkd.in/ghe2p49F

♻️ Share this if you’re ready to take control of your financial future.

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#ThinkThursday #FinancialFuture #LiquidWealth

Once you become a leader

You lose the right to act on your "feelings."

Leadership is a burden of influence.

When you’re the boss, you don’t get to:

 ✖️ Say whatever you feel
 ✖️ React however you want
 ✖️ Move without thinking twice

Because people are watching.

And whether you like it or not, you’re influencing outcomes.

Leadership means your moods cost money.

Your decisions affect families.

Your discipline sets culture.

If you want freedom without responsibility — don’t lead.

But if you choose leadership…

Carry the weight with intention.

Are you leading with awareness…

Or reacting like no one’s counting on you?

♻️ Repost this if you understand leadership is influence — not entitlement.

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#MondayMotivation #Leadership

Every dollar you spend on a "want" today is a $10 "legacy" stolen from your future self.

Let that sink in.

That $100 dinner isn't just $100. 

It’s $1,000 of compounded, tax-free wealth that your grandkids will never see.

I’m not saying don't enjoy life. 

I’m saying don't trade your future freedom for a temporary flex.

In the LiquidWealth™ world, we don't just "save." 

We position.

🟥 Spending = Instant gratification (Loud)
🟩 Investing = Generational legacy (Quiet)

Are you funding your lifestyle... 

Or are you funding your lineage?

♻️ Share this if you’re choosing legacy over luxury today.

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#ThursdayThoughts #LiquidWealth #Legacy

Early in my career, I sat in a boardroom thick with pressure.

A deadline was slipping.

The temptation to cut corners was real.

Then the leader did something unexpected.

He pointed to an empty chair at the end of the table.

“What does he think?” he asked.

We looked around, confused.

He then said,

“That chair represents the person we serve.

If we can’t defend this decision to them face-to-face…

then it’s the wrong decision.”

That moment redefined leadership for me.

Because leadership isn’t volume.

It’s responsibility.

It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room -

But about being the strongest advocate for the people who aren’t there.

If your decisions can’t survive the presence of the people they affect…

You’re not leading.

You’re just managing power.

♻️ Repost this if leadership for you is service — not status.

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#WednesdayWisdom #Leadership #Responsibility

To go fast, you have to stop doing everything.

Progress isn't about saying "Yes" to more opportunities. 

It’s about having the courage to say "No" to the "good" ones so you can stay focused on the "great" one.

If you chase two rabbits, you catch neither.

If you chase ten opportunities, you catch zero results.

🟢 Focus = Depth.

🔴 Busy = Surface level.

Are you making a millimeter of progress in a thousand directions... or a mile of progress in one?

♻️ Repost if you’re choosing focus over "busy" this week.

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#TuesdayTruth #Opportunities #Focus #IkeAffam

Most people treat their jobs like temporary assignments.

They show up.

Do what’s required.

Wait for instructions.

But the people who rise fastest move differently.

They understand a simple principle Liz Wiseman captured perfectly:

“Whatever job you’ve got, be the CEO of it.”

That mindset changes everything.

 🟢 You stop waiting to be told what to fix.
 
 🟢 You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.
 
 🟢 You protect the brand, the results, and the people — even when no one is watching.

Here’s the truth most people miss:

If you work like your role is replaceable,

Your growth will always be limited.

But when you show up with an owner’s mindset:

 • You think long-term

 • You solve problems proactively

 • You create value beyond your job description

That’s how trust is built.

That’s how opportunity finds you.

The question isn’t what job you have.

It’s whether you’re treating it like something you own.

♻️  Repost if you believe every role deserves ownership, not excuses.

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#Ownership #Mindset #CEO #IkeAffam

"I didn't come to Canada to just pay bills and die."

I’ll never forget those words from David Mwangi, now a client.

He was a high-earner, but he felt like he was running on a treadmill.

We set up a structure that protected his family back home AND built his wealth here, tax-free.

Now, his money is working harder than he is.

Success isn't just about what you make. 

It’s about what you keep and what you leave behind.

Are you building an empire... or just paying for a lifestyle?

Let me help you build your financial empire: https://lnkd.in/gg2P6Pda

♻️ Share this if you’re building for the next generation.

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#FridayFinance #Testimonial #LiquidWealth #IkeAffam

She didn’t wait for “perfect timing.”

She came to take control of her financial future.
Amanda took action.
 She protected her family’s future.
 She created a plan to grow wealth without losing liquidity.
 
She built a foundation for long-term financial freedom.

In her words:

“I realized earning more wasn’t the problem — not having a strategy was.

Once I had a clear plan, everything changed. I finally felt in control of my money.”

How did she do it?

She stopped following generic advice…

 …and started working with someone who understands how to make money work for her, not trap her.

Ready to grow wealth and protect your future? Let’s talk. 👇
https://lnkd.in/ghe2p49F

♻️ Share this with someone ready to level up financially.

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#FridayFinance #FinancialFreedom #Legacy

International Women’s Day always reminds me of a simple truth: 

Progress is rarely loud — but it is always consistent.

Across Africa and the diaspora, 

I continue to see women doing the hard, often invisible work of building institutions... 

Shaping communities, and expanding what leadership looks like. 

Not just participating in the future, but actively designing it.

The real story of our time isn’t just about “empowering women.” 

It’s about recognizing the leadership, intelligence, and resilience that have always been there.

Today is a moment to celebrate.

But more importantly, it is a reminder to keep building systems where women don’t have to fight twice as hard just to be heard.

The future we’re all working toward will only be stronger because women are shaping it.

#InternationalWomensDay #GiveToGain

The path to success is very boring.

We see the "highlights"— the big checks, the awards, the growth.

But the path to get there is paved with monotony.

The most successful people aren't the ones with the most "passion." 

They are the ones who can handle the "boring" stuff daily:

✖️ Making the same follow-up calls.
✖️ Reviewing the same financial data.
✖️ Staying disciplined when the "hype" is gone.

They show up when motivation is gone.

They stick to routines that don’t feel exciting.

They master the boring basics daily.

Success isn't a one-time event. 

It’s a thousand boring decisions stacked on top of each other.

♻️ Repost if you’re committed to the "boring" work that leads to big wins.

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#WednesdayWisdom #Success #IkeAffam

Goals are nothing without action.

Plans are useless without execution.

Too many people:

 🔴 Talk endlessly

 🔴 Share every idea publicly

 🔴 Wait for validation

Newsflash: Talking doesn’t get the work done.

🟢 Start before you’re ready

🟢 Execute while others debate

🟢 Focus on results, not recognition

The faster you stop talking and start doing…

The faster you’ll win.

♻️ Repost this if you’re done wasting time sharing plans instead of building them.

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#WednesdayWisdom #Execution #SelfLeadership #IkeAffam

Being "Rich" is loud. Being "Wealthy" is quiet.

Rich is about the car you drive today to impress people you don't like.

Wealth is about the freedom to decide what you do with your Tuesday morning.

Rich is a paycheck. Wealth is a system.

In Canada, many immigrants are "Rich" but they are one missed paycheck away from disaster.

LiquidWealth™ is about building the quiet freedom that doesn't need to scream.

One is a flex. The other is a foundation. 

Which one are you building?

Let me help you build the financial freedom you deserve: https://lnkd.in/gg2P6Pda

♻️ Share this if you’re building quiet wealth for a loud future.

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#ThursdayThoughts #LiquidWealth

Tobi Oluwole

Founder & CEO, Magnate Ventures, Founder’s Blueprint Accelerator | Growth Advisor, Speaker & Investor

With over 330M+ impressions, & 375,000 LinkedIn followers and over $35M in revenue generated for clients, I created a blueprint that drives leads, closes sales, and creates freedom for entrepreneurs. 

In 2019: I was working in tech sales struggling to hit my quota
In 2020: I started creating LinkedIn content, testing what works.
In 2024: I’m helping founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs grow their audiences and businesses by turning their thoughts into LinkedIn content that turns followers into customers. 

I’ve coached and worked with 300+ founders & entrepreneurs helping them craft stories, grow their following, and build profitable lifestyle businesses—all using the data that helped me make my first $1 million using LinkedIn.

Through the Founder’s Blueprint, we help good founders build great businesses. 

Here’s how I can help you:

1. Subscribe to my newsletter - tobioluwole.me

2. Check out my free webinar on how to build high-ticket offers: https://www.tobioluwole.com/replay-signup-page

3. Apply to the next cohort of my 8-week accelerator, The Founder's Blueprint: https://foundersblueprint.ai 

Not ready yet? No problem. Stick around! I share actionable tips on entrepreneurship, leadership, & personal growth

100,000+ people are waiting for you to tell your story. 

Start writing on LinkedIn today.

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Founder

Founder & Coach providing actionable advice on how to earn more and live happier.

Never forget the people that took a chance on you. 

I helped more than 20 people get hired at Shopify. 

Before I ever became a hiring manager. 

Because someone gave me a chance that 7th time I applied. 

Whenever people would reach out for referrals, I would ask them to send me their resume

Most of them were terrible (because school doesn’t really teach you how to make them).

So I would rebuild their resumes with them. 

A few people used the exact same template I used to get into Shopify on my 7th attempt.

And it worked! 

10 years ago, you needed strong copywriting skills to land good interviews. 

Now you just need to know how to use the right tools. 

90% of jobs can be taught. 

Give people a chance.

Founder @ Magnate Ventures | Helping Good Founders Build Great Businesses with The Founder’s Blueprint | Angel Investor & Speaker

In 2010, I was selling noodles in high school.

In 2013, I was selling internet services through network marketing.

In 2015, I was selling hoverboards on Shopify.

In 2017, I started a sales consulting company.

Most of these businesses failed in less than 6 months and barely made any money.

My goal was always to build a business that gives me freedom.

The only problem was that I was a terrible entrepreneur and had no clue what I was doing.

In 2019, I started a career coaching company and made $11,000 in a year.

In 2022, I started consulting entrepreneurs on their LinkedIn strategy.

In 2024, my business generated over $1 million in 12 months.

The truth is that I wasn't really qualified to start any of these businesses.

In fact, I often had friends telling me that the ideas wouldn't work.

But growth comes from doing things you are not qualified to do.

Stop telling yourself you are not qualified enough.

If you meet someone that:

1. Has great work ethic
2. Is curious and takes initiative
3. Is coachable and learns quickly
4. Has intrinsic motivation to be successful
5. Comes extremely prepared with great questions

You should be finding a way to hire them.

The investment you make in training them will pay off big time.

Stop passing up on great talent because due to a "lack of experience"

Character is often more important than skill early on.

Follow Tobi Oluwole for more

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With over 320M+ impressions, & 350,000 LinkedIn followers and over $21M in revenue generated for clients, I created a blueprint that drives leads, closes sales, and creates freedom for entrepreneurs. 

In 2019: I was working in tech sales struggling to hit my quota
In 2020: I started creating LinkedIn content, testing what works.
In 2024: I’m helping founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs grow their audiences and businesses by turning their thoughts into LinkedIn content that turns followers into customers. 

I’ve coached and worked with 100+ founders & entrepreneurs helping them craft stories, grow their following, and build profitable lifestyle businesses—all using the data that helped me make my first $1 million using LinkedIn.

Here’s how I can help you:

1. Subscribe to my newsletter - Life on Your Terms: tobioluwole.com

2. Check out my free webinar on how to build high-ticket offers: https://bit.ly/4a77YjJ

3. Apply to the next cohort of my 8-week accelerator, The Founder's Blueprint: https://www.tobioluwole.com/founders-blueprint 

Not ready yet? No problem. Stick around! I share actionable tips on entrepreneurship, leadership, & personal growth

100,000+ people are waiting for you to tell your story. 

Start writing on LinkedIn today.

📩 For sponsorships or partnerships: tobi@tobioluwole.com

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One of my friends got fired the day he returned from paternity leave.

He just had his first kid and took 4 months off, which the company allowed.

We talked just before he came back and he was so excited to be back at work.

That morning, he logged into his laptop and saw a random meeting with HR for 9:15am.

By 9.30am we couldn’t find him on Slack and he had been let go.

His boss said they weren’t happy with his performance “for a while”

All of a sudden, this new dad was scrambling to find a new source of income.

He was so stressed that he barely slept for a week.

And less than 4 weeks later, a new sales rep was hired in his place.

Meanwhile, it took the dad 5 months to find a new role.

You are replaceable at work.

You are not replaceable at home.

Remember your priorities.

I spent $24,000 on a coaching program last year. 

But I didn’t even finish it.

There was so much information, so many new tactics and endless resources to get through. 

So I found the one thing in the program that I believed would move the needle for my business. 

And I put all my focus into learning and applying that one concept. 

The next month, we had our highest revenue ever!

I've invested more than 6 figures into my own personal development in the last 5 years. 

Although I've only completed ~25% of these programs, the knowledge I've gained has paid off in the long term. 

You can never lose when you invest in yourself.

Because you are your greatest asset.

Founder @ Magnate Ventures & The Founder’s Blueprint | Angel Investor & Speaker

My dad retired from corporate at 44 years old. 

I retired from corporate at 28 years old.

Back then we all thought he was crazy. 

But the day he quit, he said something I never forgot:

"If I want to build a better life for us, I have to do it myself."

I was 14 at the time and I still remember where I was standing when he said it.

That comment probably planted the seed of entrepreneurship in me.

As human beings, we reach for the highest branch we can see. 

Sometimes just witnessing someone do the "impossible"

Is enough for you to believe that it's possible for you.

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I made all this happen with LinkedIn. 

Attend my next free training here: https://lnkd.in/gxa68Rri

Government jobs used to be considered "safe".

Now they're being hit with layoffs. 

Some are speculating that this is only the beginning.

Especially with the rising trend of AI replacing people.

Last year, I remember reading a story about an employee who was laid off after 11 years at the same company.

He just found out his wife had gotten cancer and just as she was starting her treatment - he was laid off.

A double blow.

These stories prove two things are simultaneously true:

1. Your company is not your family.

2. There is no reward for loyalty.

The safest bet is having multiple options

Build something you own.

Don’t forget how far you’ve come.

Giving up is always an option.

But before you do, remind yourself of all the work you’ve done.

And all the progress you’ve made.

I don't know who need to hear this but... 

Keep going! 

It will be worth it.

One of my reps got an insane job offer. 

It was more than double what we were paying her. 

When she told me, my first thought was selfish. 

"We just lost our best salesperson. What do we do?"

But the first words out of my mouth were: 

"You need to take that. I know you want to buy a home."

Then I acted as her reference. 

The worst time to offer a raise is after someone resigns. 

If they are valuable to you, make it clear long before.

And keep the people who genuinely want to stay.

It's impossible to be excellent by mistake. 

Excellence is a choice. 

Having a great attitude is a choice. 

Treating people with respect is a choice. 

And the destinations you end up at are just a summary of your choices. 

So if you want to live a better life in 3 years or 5 years...

Start by making good decisions right now. 

They will change your life.

It's easy to get overwhelmed by everything on your plate.

But that's what causes analysis paralysis.

Instead of trying to do everything, just focus on what you can do today.

One job application.

One LinkedIn post.

One outbound message.

You don't have to take it all on at once.

Start small and stay consistent.

Company: We need you all using AI for your jobs

Employees: Okay, we will use it every singe day.

Company: We're laying 40% of you off because AI can now do your job for a fraction of your salary.

Employee: Wait, what? 

This is basically what’s happening and will continue to happen this year. 

AI is getting better on a daily basis - even I have to admit that.

And companies are realizing that they can be more profitable with less people.

I promise you, there has never been a better time to start building your own business. 

Companies will always take care of themselves. 

You need to take care of you.

I turned off all my alarms on June 6th.

That was the day I retired from corporate. 

Back then, I used to think I needed millions of dollars to be free. 

Then I met high-earning employees who felt stuck in their jobs. 

And millionaire entrepreneurs who felt trapped in their businesses. 

Freedom isn't about money. 

It's about having more choices. 

Having the option to: 
→ Wake up without an alarm
→ Work from anywhere
→ Earn what you want
→ Report to nobody

Is true freedom.

Build that.

My mom taught me how to handle conflict when I was 8 years old. 

And helped turn every bully I had into a friend. 

Here's how:

I surprised my mom with a car two years ago.

It's a promise I made to her when I was 14 because I knew she loved cars.

In fact she used to street race with her mom! 

And it was one of the most fulfilling moments of my entire life. 

I love building my businesses and my audience. 

But what I'm really passionate about is:

→ Taking good care of my mom
→ Paying my brother's college tuition
→ Taking my dad to watch Arsenal live
→ Traveling around Europe with my sister

Getting the most out of life with the people I love the most. 

A job is a means to an end. 

So is creating a personal brand.

And so is building a profitable business. 

Don't get carried away comparing yourself to people trying to look successful. 

Write down your own definition of success.

Then pursue it relentlessly with everything you've got.

Records we’ve broken in our business: 

2021: $100,000 in one year

2022: $100,000 in 4 months

2023: $100,000 in one quarter

2024: $100,000 in one month

2025: $100,000 in one week

2026: $100,000 in one day

This is what compounding looks like. 

Just keep getting better. 

Build great systems.

And never give up.

I gave my first international keynote a few weeks ago in Dubai. 

Just before I went on stage, I felt my heart beating so fast. 

Because part of me couldn't believe how far I had come. 

For years, my biggest fear was that my weaknesses would stop me from being successful: 

→ Always distracted by new ideas 
→ Extremely disorganized
→ Terrible at sales 

But then I decided to stick with posting on LinkedIn for 1,724 days straight (as of today). 

That somehow ended up changing my entire life. 

And allowing me to 
→ Quit my job
→ Take care of my family
→ Travel the world with my wife
→ Invest in some incredible companies
→ Help founders generate millions in revenue.

In January, I got invited to 1 Billion Follower Summit in Dubai to give a short keynote. 

On how to build a global business on your terms. 

Not with multiple offices, thousands of employees and millions in funding.

But with a laptop, a small team & an online audience.

So that you can work from anywhere and live life on your own terms. 

The information I shared changed the trajectory of my life. 

And I hope it impacts yours too: https://lnkd.in/gc3d48xH

There are 2 types of business owners.

Most stay stuck in the first type.

Type 1 is The Technician

You're still doing the work:
↳ Creating all the content
↳ Handling every client
↳ Managing all projects
↳ Making every decision
↳ Solving every problem

Your income is tied to your time.

Your business stops when you stop.

Type 2: The Architect
You've built systems that work:
↳ Content gets created
↳ Clients get great results
↳ Projects keep moving forward
↳ Teams make decisions without you
↳ Problems get solved before you know about them

Your revenue is tied to your systems.

Your business grows while you sleep.

You enjoy the profit. 

If you're still doing ALL the work, you're not running a business.

You have just created another high-paying job. 

First, master the work.

Then build the machine.

If you’re planning to quit you job one day. 

To go be a full-time entrepreneur…

Watch this before you do:

6 years ago: I discovered Justin Welsh with 80k LinkedIn followers at the time.

1 year ago: We had lunch in Paris and talked about our businesses for hours. 

A few months ago, we got to invest in an awesome startup together. 

Back in 2020, I remember thinking to myself: 

"If I ever get to 80,000 followers, I'll probably change my whole life."

Today, I have 380,000+ followers & a 7-figure a year business.

And Justin was the catalyst to that journey. 

Last year, he asked me to do a talk for his Unsubscribe community. 

And then he came to share his wisdom in our Founder's Blueprint Accelerator.

Surround yourself with people that make you the best version of yourself.

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