
$115M founder Tanner Chidester on betrayal, empty wins, and building teams that actually perform.From rock bottom to a Lamborghini SVJ—and why it didn’t fix anything.In this episode, Tanner breaks down the expectations vs reality of entrepreneurship, how adversity and tough love forged his mindset, and the dark truth about success most people never hear. We get tactical on leadership, loyalty, hiring A-players, handling betrayal, and why chasing trophies without purpose leaves you empty.What Tanner explains◻️ How he went from $2K to $115M—and why “overnight success” is a lie◻️ Fear vs regret: the mental model that made hard decisions simpler◻️ The expectation gap that quietly kills most new founders◻️ Why the SVJ didn’t make him happy (and what actually does)◻️ Betrayal, loyalty, and standards: building teams that deliver under pressure◻️ How to rebuild respect with family and yourself◻️ The #1 lesson every entrepreneur must learn to win long-termTimestamps00:00 – From rock bottom to $115M empire05:34 – “I’d rather be homeless than quit”21:08 – Fear vs regret: the real motivator30:25 – Expectations vs reality in business35:18 – Lessons from his father and adversity42:01 – Reconnecting with family and rebuilding respect47:10 – Why a Lamborghini didn’t make him happy59:06 – The endless chase: why results won’t fulfill you01:00:00 – Betrayal, trust, and building strong teams01:27:00 – The #1 lesson every entrepreneur must learnConnectGuest: @tanner.chidesterHost: @husseinbyassinePodcast: Limitless CEO PodcastAbout the showReal conversations for founders scaling with integrity leadership, identity, high-ticket sales, and systems that compound. If this episode helped, like, subscribe, and drop your biggest takeaway, it helps us bring on more world-class operators.If you want to start your Limitless journey visit www.husseinyassine.com/workbookKeywords: Tanner Chidester interview, $115M founder, entrepreneur mindset, entrepreneurship advice, business success story, expectations vs reality, fear vs regret, building high-performance teams, leadership lessons, betrayal in business, overcoming adversity, Lamborghini SVJ, motivation for entrepreneurs, scaling a business, tough love parenting, rebuilding respect, loyalty and standards, high ticket coaching business, elite CEOs, process over outcomes