From Rebellion to Success: Sonny Grappone on Sobriety, Business Ethics, and Scaling Freedom

Richard Walsh welcomes Sonny Grappone to discuss his journey from rebellious youth to successful entrepreneur. Sonny shares the turning point at age 25 that led to sobriety and his entrepreneurial path. They delve into ethics, conscience, and ego in business, legal tax strategies, and balancing family life. Sonny emphasizes building a self-running business and personal fulfillment. The conversation covers parenting, the power of listening, podcasting for growth, construction accounting, pricing strategies, and managing client expectations. Sonny offers insights on identifying ideal clients and handling difficult situations.

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Sonny Grappone

Guest • 57%

Richard Walsh

Host • 42%

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Chapters

0:00	Introduction to Sharpen the Spear podcast and Sonny Grappone
1:00	Sonny Grappone's backstory and early life influences
5:19	Rebellious youth and turning point at age 25
9:28	Intervention, sobriety, and entrepreneurial journey
25:24	Ethics, conscience, and ego in business
31:14	Legal tax strategies and balancing family with career
41:48	Building a self-running business and personal fulfillment
46:19	Parenting and the importance of listening in business
49:21	Using podcasting for growth and building business trust
54:39	Construction accounting: Job costing, profit margins, and insurance
1:01:37	Pricing strategies and managing client expectations
1:06:11	Avoiding the owner prison and focusing on core activities
1:08:07	Identifying ideal clients and handling difficult situations
1:10:01	Episode reflections and contact info for Sonny Grappone
1:12:08	Closing remarks and call to action

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