Born to Hustle: How Growing Up in an Entrepreneurial Family Shaped Me

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 3 of The Dr. Des Show!

In this episode, I’m taking you back to where it all started—my childhood in a family full of entrepreneurs. From selling candy behind the counter at my dad’s game room to watching my mom run her home health agency, entrepreneurship was more than a dream—it was my normal.

This episode is for anyone wondering if entrepreneurship is for them or how to build a business when it doesn’t feel “natural.” Spoiler: I didn’t realize growing up around business owners wasn’t the norm, and it gave me a perspective on resilience, pivoting, and hustling that shaped my journey as a consultant and entrepreneur.

If you’ve ever felt like the odds were stacked against you or wondered how to start, this episode will show you that entrepreneurship isn’t just about what you’re born into—it’s about taking bold steps and betting on yourself.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How growing up in a family of entrepreneurs shaped my mindset.
✅ Lessons I learned from my parents, who built multiple businesses while working full-time.
✅ The importance of resilience and pivoting when times get tough.
✅ Why my childhood experiences—from selling candy to learning pool—helped me embrace entrepreneurship.
✅ How to take inspiration from your roots to build your own business.

Key Moments to Listen For:

⏱️ [00:00] – Introduction: Why growing up in an entrepreneurial family gave me a unique perspective on business and life.
⏱️ [03:10] – My dad’s hustle: From running a game room and selling candy to owning a nightclub, my dad taught me the power of pivoting.
⏱️ [07:15] – My mom’s resilience: Watching my mom juggle her home health agency and real estate ventures inspired me to embrace hard work and adaptability.
⏱️ [12:30] – Early entrepreneurial lessons: How selling candy and learning pool in my dad’s game room gave me confidence in business.
⏱️ [16:40] – Applying these lessons today: How my upbringing prepared me to take bold steps as a consultant and entrepreneur.

Lessons from This Episode:

💡 Lesson 1: Resilience is key. Growing up, I saw firsthand how my parents bounced back from challenges to keep their businesses going.
💡 Lesson 2: Hustling isn’t about perfection—it’s about adapting and pivoting when needed.
💡 Lesson 3: The skills you pick up early—no matter how small—can shape your success in business.
💡 Lesson 4: Your background isn’t your limit. Whether you come from a family of entrepreneurs or not, you can build a life and business you love.

Resources Mentioned:

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📚 Favorite Quotes: “Entrepreneurship isn’t just what you’re born into—it’s what you create for yourself.”

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