1. Overcoming Addiction and Building a 7-Figure Business: Joe Rivera's Journey Beefy Marketing/Small Business Origins 39:51

In this episode, host John Kelley interviews Joe Rivera about overcoming adversity and building a comeback after hitting rock bottom from substance abuse. Joe shares his story going from a high-flying stockbroker making seven figures to losing everything and living on the streets, before eventually rebuilding his life and business. Listeners can expect to learn how Joe developed the mindset and tools to transform his life.

Key Discussion Points:

– Joe’s journey getting introduced to opiates, the subsequent addiction and how it destroyed his life and career

– Overdosing twice and still wanting to get high immediately after

– Realizing he was tired of that lifestyle and making the decision to get sober

– The importance of spirituality and building that relationship as the foundation

– Steps Joe took to rebuild his business and create a seven-figure Coaching company

– Surrounding yourself with a strong support group and winning mentality

Guest Bio: Joe Rivera

– Went from “Park Avenue to park bench” as a high-flying stock broker before losing it all to opiate addiction

– Achieved sobriety after almost losing his life and has now rebuilt his business into a multi-million dollar Coaching company

– Focuses on empowering people to overcome adversity and transform their lives

Tweetables:

“It took six cans of Narcan to bring me back to life. Six f*cking cans of Narcan.” (00:04:57) – Joe Rivera (Speaking about overcoming rock bottom to find success)

“If you learn to completely rewire your brain and change your mindset, you could do anything you want in life.” (00:12:15) – Joe Rivera

Links Mentioned:

Joe Rivera Online

Joe Rivera Instagram

Joe Rivera LinkedIn

John Kelley Podcaster, Marketing Advisor

John is a Texas firefighter, entrepreneur and marketing advisor. As a business major, small business owner and marketing advisor for Beefy Marketing, he has become very familiar with the challenges entrepreneurs face every day. Bringing his humor and love for helping others to The Beef, he dives deep into what makes each business tick, helping bring useful information to other small business owners. Learning all about a business and putting them into the spotlight gives listeners a reason to visit each business featured and give them a try.