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From Fired to $20M in Revenue: The Hard Truths of Building a Business
Ever wonder how some people seem to turn every idea into a million-dollar success? Spoiler: they don’t. Most of them stumble, fall, and get back up more times than they can count. This is the story of Adam Robinson, who failed, burned through his savings, and took wild stabs in the dark until he hit on the one idea that transformed his business into a $20M annual powerhouse.
The Journey from Zero to Hero
Adam Robinson isn’t your typical “overnight success” story. In fact, the start of his entrepreneurial journey was anything but smooth. After getting fired from his Wall Street job, he decided to pursue the unpredictable world of startups. His initial attempts were riddled with mistakes, wasted time, and a lot of money burned on ideas that went nowhere. But here’s the thing: he kept rolling the dice.
You might think that launching a business means a polished plan, a slick product, and instant success. Adam’s journey tells a different story. His first business took 18 months to build, was packed with unnecessary features, and was created in isolation, with almost zero input from potential customers. Somehow, by sheer grit and a bit of luck, the business survived. But it wasn’t enough.
