In this eye-opening episode of the Hard Lessons Podcast, host Charlie Kerrigan interviews Justin Georgopoulos, a young entrepreneur who transformed his life from a university dropout to building a million-dollar painting business in just 16 months.

Key topics discussed:

1. Justin's journey from working in a butcher shop to starting his own business

2. The power of door-to-door sales in scaling a service business

3. Strategies for building and managing an effective sales team

4. The importance of in-person quotes vs. emailing estimates

5. How to structure your business for potential future sale

6. The concept of "unicorn employees" and why they can be problematic

7. Balancing personal development with business growth

8. Justin's coaching program, Trade Launch, and its impact on other entrepren ...