How Navigating Difficult Decisions Unleashes Your True Potential with Paul Halme
Join us for episode 255 of Gathering The Kings Podcast as host Chaz Wolfe welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur and author, Paul Halme. Paul’s journey spans from stockbroker to Jiu-Jitsu aficionado, ultimately leading him to open his first MMA gym in 2003. His ventures grew to four gyms and expanded into a unique consulting practice supporting MMA gym owners and guiding entrepreneurs in financial investments.In our conversation, Paul imparts his wisdom on embracing the journey's highs and lows and choosing the tough path for long-term rewards. He discusses his businesses' evolution, his focus on family legacy, and his resilience through challenging times, particularly during the 2020 pandemic. He also offers a peek into his consulting approach for entrepreneurs, imparting crucial investment advice. Don’t miss out - plug in to this episode for a dose of Paul’s hard-earned insights!During this episode, you will learn about;[01:46] Introduction to Paul Halmes and his business[02:59} Paul’s why[07:30] How Paul got started in jiu jitsu and in his business[14:11] A good decision Paul made in his career[19:59] Paul reflects on a bad decision that he made[28:25] The KPI that Paul would choose to track if he had to choose only one[30:24] Paul’s book recommendation[32:07] How Paul is able to obsess over business and family[38:40] Advice that Paul would give to his younger self if he was given the opportunity[40:30] How to connect with Paul[41:40] Info on Gathering The Kings mastermindNotable Quotes"My 'why' is simply to be able to do things I never thought I could do." - Paul Halme"One thing I've learned through life's ups and downs is that you really need to enjoy the journey." - Paul Halme"The most important advice I can give people in business and life is to choose the hard things and tackle them." - Paul Halme"Making those difficult decisions renders everything else so much easier." - Paul Halme"The older you get, the less desperate you want to be." - Paul Halme"Selling becomes easy when you truly care about your customers." - Paul Halme"If you're listening right now and you're in your twenties, go hard, build up, and go work." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"You can't think decades ahead if the details haven't been mastered." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)"I'm pursuing a legacy in business where there's just so much money, it's like, 'Who can we help today?'" - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Clear, James. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. Avery, 2018.Amazon.com: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones: 6498600738555: James Clear: Clothing, Shoes & JewelryO’Neill, Robert. The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. Scribner, 2017.Amazon.com: The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama...