🎙️ Welcome to "Live Life by Design with Jeff Mendez," a podcast for personal and professional growth!
👤 Jeff is a seasoned leader with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment, known for transforming a company's revenue from $30M to over $1B. He’s also provided affordable housing to 41,000+ families, co-owns Green Light Restaurant Group, and is a fervent supporter of early-stage investments.
🎧 Join us as Jeff interviews experts, sharing insights and strategies to propel you forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking growth, this is your resource for inspiration and practical advice.
🔗 Subscribe, connect in the comments, and follow us on social media for more!
🎯 Live your life by design, not by default. Join Jeff Mendez on this journey, and let’s build a life and career that truly reflects your aspirations and potential!
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🎙️ Welcome to "Live Life by Design with Jeff Mendez," a podcast for personal and professional growth!
👤 Jeff is a seasoned leader with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment, known for transforming a company's revenue from $30M to over $1B. He’s also provided affordable housing to 41,000+ families, co-owns Green Light Restaurant Group, and is a fervent supporter of early-stage investments.
🎧 Join us as Jeff interviews experts, sharing insights and strategies to propel you forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking growth, this is your resource for inspiration and practical advice.
🔗 Subscribe, connect in the comments, and follow us on social media for more!
🎯 Live your life by design, not by default. Join Jeff Mendez on this journey, and let’s build a life and career that truly reflects your aspirations and potential!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this inspiring episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with Vessie Pearson—CEO of Aptive and founder of Utah United Academy. From taking his son to train with a pro soccer academy in Italy, to leading a $100M+ employee payout, Vessie shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and living with purpose.
This episode covers family, business growth, entrepreneurship setbacks, and how mindset and preparation can shape success.
00:00 Catching Up: Vessie’s Italy Soccer Experience
08:58 Aptive’s Growth & Private Equity Deal
16:15 Why Vessie Gave 30% Equity to Employees
17:27 Health Struggles During Business Pressures
32:15 Final Reflection: Building for a Higher Purpose
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