Episode notes
In this episode, Ashley and Dave sit down with serial entrepreneur and investor Frank Capan, whose business journey includes everything from selling donuts in middle school to building (and selling) a highly successful ATM company that grew from 2 employees to 170 in just a few years.
Frank opens up about:
- How growing up around family businesses shaped his entrepreneurial drive
- Early lessons from failing (and eating unsold inventory 🍩)
- The role of mentorship, partnership, and learning through failure
- How he simplified complex decisions by focusing on “the one thing”
- Why hiring great people matters more than building perfect systems
- What separates businesses that succeed from those that stall out
Whether you’re a founder, a leader, or just someone who loves a good business story, Frank’s insights will leave you inspired, encouraged, and equipped with practical lessons you can apply to your own leadership and growth journey.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Ken Coleman’s Proximity Principle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kvp-xviiP8
- Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Proximity-Principle-Proven-Strategy-Career/dp/0978562038
- Identity Sports | Using Sports to Share the Gospel: https://www.identitysports.com/
- Gary Keller’s The One Thing: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776
- The HopeKids Experience: https://hopekids.org/
Keywords
decision making
leadership
entrepreneurship
mentorship
business
team building
innovation
adaptability
partnership
growth