From Flight Instructor to Entrepreneur: Jason Schappert’s Journey

In this episode of the Modern Man Podcast, Jason Schappert shares his journey from a childhood in an entrepreneurial family to becoming a successful serial entrepreneur and financial technology innovator. He discusses the importance of resilience, mindset, and the ability to pivot in the face of adversity. Jason emphasizes the power of positive reinforcement, both in parenting and in business, and shares his experiences of building a successful online aviation training business from scratch. He reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship, including the emotional toll of selling a business, and looks ahead to future ventures. In this engaging conversation, Jason Schappert shares his journey from running M0A to launching Moola, a financial technology app aimed at empowering individuals to achieve financial freedom. He discusses the importance of identifying problems, crafting solutions, and the value of relationships in business. Jason emphasizes the need to understand financial fundamentals, embrace imperfection in entrepreneurship, and redefine wealth and success based on personal values. He also highlights the impact of family on his business perspective, encouraging listeners to take imperfect action and learn the rules of money and health.

Takeaways

• Resilience is key to overcoming challenges.
• Mindset can transform adversity into opportunity.
• Positive reinforcement shapes children’s confidence.
• Pivots in life can lead to unexpected success.
• Consistency in business is crucial for growth.
• Embrace the journey, not just the destination.
• Every setback can be a setup for a comeback.
• Building a business requires taking risks.
• You don’t have to be perfect to start.
• Surround yourself with supportive people. Transitioning from M0A to Moola was a significant journey.
• Identifying problems is crucial for crafting effective solutions.
• Building relationships is key to business success.
• Understanding financial fundamentals is essential for everyone.
• Wealth is about time spent with loved ones, not just money.
• Embrace imperfection and take action in entrepreneurship.
• Defining personal wealth and success is vital for fulfillment.
• Learning the rules of money and health is necessary for success.
• Imperfect action is more effective than waiting for perfection.
• You can either succeed or fail, but trying again is essential.

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