Hunter’s Story:
From a young age I knew that opportunity was abundant & I was able to control my income if I had the work ethic. At 6 I was catching lizards & trying to sell them on a dead end road. When I was 8 I started digging through old dumps in the mountains of SC to take antiques to the Flea Market. Through Middle School I hustled candy from my book bag.
Then life got a bit more tough, for me. Before diving in I want to be clear that life’s all about perspective. My “tough” may be your “easy” or another man’s “devastation.” By no means am I complaining. I’m thankful for my trials as it’s made me the man I am today. I truly believe life happens FOR you & not TO you.
At the end of middle school my family life took a turn from unhealthy household but all living together to everyone going separate ways. My parents were both unemployed and turned to a life that didn’t involve us. I went to one grandparents’ house & my two younger brothers went to another. From here, I was a decent but stubborn teen who was ready to finish school & create a life for myself.
TRHS Class of 2009: 189 out of 212
Yep, #189. I finished ahead of only 23 kids in my class. I graduated thanks to the grace of my 12th Grade English teach, Mrs. Looper. All I cared about was graduating & joining the Marine Corp.
I did. September 11th, 2009 rolled around & I graduated from Parris Island as a United States Marine 8 years to the day that made me decide to join the Marine Corps, 9/11/01. I then moved further into public service where I spend 5 years as a Full Time Firefighter & EMT.
As most of you know life as a public servant doesn’t come with much income. At just over 30k in salary I spend my days off working on side businesses where I made more than my full time job.
This quickly turned into a passion. I realized that money is not just some material thing I can put in the bank account. It’s a tool I can use to serve others. In December 2015 I made my jump from the “safety” of my full time job at the Fire Department & went full time as an entrepreneur.
My Chief said, “Are you sure you know what you are doing?” Another friends said, “You’ll be back at a regular job within a year.” As if I needed any extra motivation.
I dove deep into brand, marketing, relationships & leadership from the start. Within a couple years I had multiple businesses creating over 5 Million in revenue annually. Beyond this & what I’m most proud of. I was able to build one of the best teams around & help dozens of other entrepreneurs build their dream life.
I’ve helped people go from zero to their first 10k month & I’ve been there to help established companies add millions in revenue in less than 12 months.
When I left the Fire Department I questioned if I would be as fulfilled as I was when I was helping a patient on a wreck. I can confirm. Helping entrepreneurs reach their goals fills my heart just as much or more. I’m here to help. Always. Just reach out.
Episode Highlights:
- Hunter and Travis discuss Hunter’s time as a Marine and Firefighter.
- Learn the reason that Hunter left the security of his job as a firefighter.
- Discover the importance of surrounding yourself with good people.
3 Key Points:
- Stretch your mind, push your body, and grow your legacy.
- Don’t let fear of failure prevent you from taking action.
- You’re not going to find great success without sacrifice.
Tweetable Quotes:
- “As you continue to level up in business and life, you’re going to outgrow a lot of your friends.”
- “You could provide your course to somebody, but if they aren’t willing to work then it doesn’t matter.”
Resources Mentioned:
- https://hunterballew.com/
- Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com
- Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group
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