Jeff Sandefer started his first business at age sixteen. After earning an MBA, he founded Sandefer Offshore, an oil and gas company that generated over $500 million in profits in less than five years. He then ran Sandefer Capital Partners, a multi-billion dollar energy firm.
Over the last fifteen years, Sandefer has worked with entrepreneur-teachers to build a nationally acclaimed entrepreneurship program.
In this episode, Isaac and Jeff talk about Jeff’s history with entrepreneurship, finding meaning in reimagining education, and insights on starting your career.
In this episode:
* How Jeff’s family influenced his development as an entrepreneur
* Learning that he wanted to choose his own boss
* Why incentives matter in work
* Finding success in business and focusing on meaning
* Finding your superpower
* Your career as a heroes journey
* You have to be willing to suffer to succeed
We also want to hear your story. If you've created an opportunity and found a career that makes you feel alive, send it to Isaac [at] crash.co
