From Zero to Millions: How Zerorez Owner, Shane Karren, Built His Business

Host Chaz Wolfe welcomes Shane Karren, owner of Zerorez.  Karren emphasizes the importance of connections and relationships in his success and shares his experiences of delayed gratification and simplicity on the far side of complexity. He also talks about his journey of building and growing Zerorez to a $5.2 million business and the recent partial sale of the franchise. Karren and his brother are looking to sell the whole business in the next few years and have invested in several other companies. The episode highlights the importance of continuously moving the needle forward, enjoying the business process, and choosing who to work with, rather than chasing money.During this episode, you will learn about;[01:50]  Intro to Shane and his business[03:23]  Shanes Why[07:21]  Shane’s history leading into the business[17:04]  Your success can be linked back to a relationship every time[26:01]  A bad decision Shane made in his business[34:54]  Why Shane’s #1 KPI is EBITDA[39:56]  Make money, keep money, multiply money[43:54]  How Shane goes all in with his family, marriage, and business [51:04]  If Shane could speak to his younger self, what would he say?[52:02]  If Chaz could speak to his younger self, what would he say?[55:16]  How to connect with Shane[56:33]  Info on Gathering The Kings Mastermind Notable Quotes"I've realized that money and finances, at best, are a secondary quest." - Shane Karren."If it sucks the bottom line, I'm not doing it." - Shane Karren."If the timing isn't right, you damn well know in your heart and soul." - Shane Karren."Peace, happiness, and contentment are not tied to what's in the bank account. Separating that out and my relationship to money has been one of the major journeys over the last 20 years." - Shane Karren."If I hadn't met that person, or connected with them, or rubbed shoulders with them, or received that download from them, I wouldn't be where I am today. So, I'm extremely grateful for the people and relationships that have helped me along the way." - Chaz Wolfe (Host)Books and Resources Recommended:Gap in the Game by Dan Sullivan:Citation: Sullivan, D. (2019). Gap in the Game. Strategic Coach.Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Game-Dan-Sullivan/dp/B07YVJ4X9D/Be Your Future Self Now by Michael Bungay Stanier:Citation: Bungay Stanier, M. (2019). Be Your Future Self Now. Box of Crayons Press.Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Your-Future-Self-Now/dp/199971932X/Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy:Citation: Sullivan, D., & Hardy, B. (2020). Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork. Hay House Business.Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Achieve-Accelerating/dp/1401957630/Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown:Citation: McKeown, G. (2014). Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. Crown Business.Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382/Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman and Greg McKeown:Citation: Wiseman, L., & McKeown, G. (2010). Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. HarperBusiness.Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395/Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and...