In this episode of the Untrapped Entrepreneur Podcast, host Ben Davis introduces his guest, Brian Livingston, a banker and entrepreneur who has seen the highs and lows of building businesses. Brian shares his experiences and lessons learned. Tune in to learn about the pitfalls of lease guarantees and why you should find your niche as an entrepreneur. [00:03:37] Early connections.
[00:04:58] From banking to the restaurant business.
[00:07:11] From management to ownership.
[00:9:05] Playing off disasters.
[00:11:09] Personal guarantees and managing risk.
[00:15:45] Discerning the advice you are given.
[00:18:05] Working with artists.
[00:21:26] Retaining the talent you do have.
[00:23:27] Unlocking the mysteries of banking.
[00:28:13] Confronting uncomfortable realities.
[00:30:34] Exploring the trading card business.
[00:36:42] Find your business niche.