{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Outsmart the Hustle","title":"#033 Success ≠ Survival (ft. Ray Myers)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2164,"description":"\nEntrepreneurship is all about solving problems—but what happens when you’ve built nine businesses, experienced both success and failure, and learned the hard lessons along the way? In this episode of Outsmart the Hustle, we’re bringing back Ray Myers, a seasoned entrepreneur, business coach, and visionary behind multiple successful ventures. Ray dives deep into his journey of scaling businesses, overcoming setbacks, and knowing when it’s time to let go. One of his guiding principles? “Always teach what you wish you had known.” This conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone looking to grow smarter, not harder—whether you’re in the early stages of entrepreneurship or scaling toward your next big milestone.\nKey Takeaways:\nHow Ray started his first business at the age of 14\nThe mindset shifts required to scale your business\nKey lessons learned from scaling and selling multiple businesses\nThe importance of hiring the right people and delegating effectively\nHow to break free from burnout and keep pushing forward\nTips on knowing when to sell and how to exit gracefully\nWhy emotional honesty is the foundation of real growth\nConnect With Us:\nConnect with Ray Myers\nFollow @BookedByStrategy on Instagram\nFollow @OutsmartTheHustle on Instagram\nJoin our free FB Group\nOutsmart the Hustle helps creative entrepreneurs build brands that convert—through strategy, storytelling, and high-impact content.\n\n#OutsmartTheHustle #BookedByStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #ScalingSuccess #BurnoutFree #LeadershipLessons #CreativeGrowth","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U7bqk7MtqTF0-hYuT3VYIwpei_3reDLWeli6vn9sVGw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjEy/NWU5MGNjYjRhYTBk/YTVkNDZkYWRkMWE0/NzJmOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}