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Make Money by Learning from the 2008 Crash | Garrett White
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Garrett White is a multi–eight-figure entrepreneur best known for founding the Wake Up Warrior movement. Before that, he rode the highs of the mortgage boom, only to lose everything when the 2008 financial crisis hit. His businesses collapsed, his finances imploded, and his personal life spiraled into addiction and rock-bottom moments. But out of that devastation, Garrett rebuilt his life and business with a new philosophy—one focused on certainty, truth, and becoming a true entrepreneur instead of just a hustler.
On this episode we talk about:
The difference between being a hustler and truly being an entrepreneur
How the 2008 recession exposed weaknesses and reshaped Garrett’s mindset
Hitting rock bottom with addiction, broken relationships, and financial ruin
The role of faith, truth, and what Garrett calls "certainty" in rebuilding his life
The beginnings of the Wake Up Warrior movement and lessons for today’s uncertain economy
Top 3 Takeaways
Hustling might get you short-term wins, but building something lasting requires foundation, leadership, and a long-term vision.
Real entrepreneurship requires a shift from individual hustle to creating systems, certainty, and "kingdoms" that can withstand chaos.
True leadership comes from authenticity and certainty—qualities that can’t be faked or purchased.
Notable Quotes
"We were not entrepreneurs. We were hustlers."
"If you have certainty, you can create in chaos. If you don’t, you’ll be destroyed by it."
"Truth is the ember that reignited everything—without it, I had nothing."
Connect with Garrett White:
https://garrettjwhite.com/
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1249 episodes
Manage episode 510172434 series 1523818
Garrett White is a multi–eight-figure entrepreneur best known for founding the Wake Up Warrior movement. Before that, he rode the highs of the mortgage boom, only to lose everything when the 2008 financial crisis hit. His businesses collapsed, his finances imploded, and his personal life spiraled into addiction and rock-bottom moments. But out of that devastation, Garrett rebuilt his life and business with a new philosophy—one focused on certainty, truth, and becoming a true entrepreneur instead of just a hustler.
On this episode we talk about:
The difference between being a hustler and truly being an entrepreneur
How the 2008 recession exposed weaknesses and reshaped Garrett’s mindset
Hitting rock bottom with addiction, broken relationships, and financial ruin
The role of faith, truth, and what Garrett calls "certainty" in rebuilding his life
The beginnings of the Wake Up Warrior movement and lessons for today’s uncertain economy
Top 3 Takeaways
Hustling might get you short-term wins, but building something lasting requires foundation, leadership, and a long-term vision.
Real entrepreneurship requires a shift from individual hustle to creating systems, certainty, and "kingdoms" that can withstand chaos.
True leadership comes from authenticity and certainty—qualities that can’t be faked or purchased.
Notable Quotes
"We were not entrepreneurs. We were hustlers."
"If you have certainty, you can create in chaos. If you don’t, you’ll be destroyed by it."
"Truth is the ember that reignited everything—without it, I had nothing."
Connect with Garrett White:
https://garrettjwhite.com/
✖️
✖️
✖️
✖️
🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.
🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.
🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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