From negotiating with Kevin O'Leary to helping founders avoid costly mistakes, this episode is packed with raw insights on when to sell, how to spot real traction, and why retirement is overrated when you're addicted to solving problems.

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🌐 Website: https://usalaunchpartners.com
🎧 Podcast: How to Founder with Chris & Anthony
📱 LinkedIn: Anthony Franco on LinkedIn

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⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics
00:00 – Intro: Meet Anthony Franco – 6x founder, Shark Tank veteran, startup whisperer
01:00 – Shark Tank secrets: What’s scripted and what’s not
02:30 – Getting a deal with Kevin O'Leary (Mr. Wonderful)
03:30 – What Anthony does now: Helping others launch and exit
04:15 – Patent writing: The mysterious language of inventions
05:45 – When is the right time to sell a company?
07:00 – Lessons from refusing deals and learning the hard way
08:30 – What motivates Anthony today? Spoiler: It's not beaches or golf
09:45 – The myth of work-life balance and why work is life
10:30 – What's next: small bets, new ventures, and staying curious
11:45 – A dream for modern local manufacturing powered by AI
12:30 – Why dealing with investors isn't always worth it
13:15 – Is Anthony tired of winning? His humble take on success and failure

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