From Stress Balls to Parkour Gyms: Eric's Journey of Reinvention

Eric shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days as a young entrepreneur selling stress balls to his experience coaching gymnastics and starting a parkour gym. 

He also discusses the financial setback he faced and how he transitioned to real estate and coaching. Eric emphasizes the importance of failing forward and taking action, as well as the control and challenges that come with entrepreneurship. 

In this conversation, Eric October discusses the importance of creating relationships and having control in entrepreneurship. 

Takeaways

• Failing forward and taking action is crucial for growth and success as an entrepreneur.
• Having control over your day and being able to schedule your time is a major benefit of entrepreneurship.
• Entrepreneurship can be challenging and unpredictable, with the stress of not knowing when the next paycheck will come.
• Lessons learned from failures and the ability to adapt and shift are key to overcoming challenges in business. Creating relationships and having control are key in entrepreneurship.
• Flexibility and personalization in the workplace lead to better productivity and satisfaction.
• Building partnerships and impacting others can lead to long-term success and fulfillment.
• Taking the first step and diving head first into your dreams is crucial for achieving success.
• Dreams may change over time, but it's important to never give up on them.
• The desire to help others is a valuable trait that can make a positive impact on the world.