Eric Spofford - CEO of Spofford Enterprises | From Drug Addict to 9-Figure Exit

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➡️ About The Guest

Eric Spofford is the CEO of Spofford Enterprises. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, recovered drug addict, and student of the game. At 23, inspired by his own struggles with addiction, Eric founded and operated one of the largest addiction treatment organizations in New England, which he sold for nine figures in 2021. Eric is also a seasoned real estate investor and developer.

Spofford Enterprises oversees investments in commercial and multifamily real estate, private equity funds, a media company, and behavioral healthcare businesses, among other innovative ventures. Eric has numerous accolades to his name, including testifying before the U.S. Senate, being awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and becoming a published author.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Introduction

01:20 - Triumph over Addiction

10:34 - Navigating Legal Challenges Post-Recovery

17:22 - Building a Business from Struggle

20:38 - Thriving with Limited Business Experience

23:14 - Sponsor: The Sales Evangelist Podcast

24:57 - Embracing Failure

27:49 - The Art of Exiting a Business

34:42 - Creating a Supportive Mentorship Infrastructure

38:15 - Authentic Mentorship

39:56 - Choosing the Right Mentor

42:26 - Unveiling Entrepreneurial Challenges

45:12 - The Power of Internal Work

50:27 - Lessons in Addiction and Entrepreneurship

51:37 - Connect with Eric

51:45 - Defining Success