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A lot of founders think they need more clarity before they start. More certainty. More proof that the thing will actually work.
But sometimes the biggest shifts happen when you move before the full plan exists.
Rob Ekno’s journey is a powerful reminder that business doesn’t always grow in a straight line. After battling alcoholism and losing everything, Rob rebuilt his life from the ground up—going from homelessness to Hollywood, publishing award-winning books, and eventually building an international film festival.
None of it came from a perfectly mapped out strategy. It came from following the next step in front of him.
Through discipline, faith, consistency, and a willingness to keep moving forward, Rob built momentum long before the business made sense on paper.
This conversation hits differently because it forces you to look at the ideas you keep postponing until the timing feels perfect.
Founders spend so much time trying to eliminate uncertainty that they miss the opportunities sitting right in front of them. Sometimes clarity only shows up after you start moving.
The reality is that some of the most meaningful businesses aren’t built from certainty. They’re built from conviction.
🎧 Listen now to hear how Rob built purpose from the chaos.
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