What does it take to turn a vision into reality? In this episode, Jerome Myers talks with Don Jackson, who went from being a teen father to building a multimillion-dollar mental health business. Don shares the risks he took, his sacrifices, and how he found a new purpose after success. Jerome asks: what are we willing to do to make our dreams real?
If you’ve ever wondered how to push through life’s toughest challenges and find purpose beyond success, listen now and be inspired to follow your vision.
[00:00 - 05:03] Vision and the Power of Perseverance
Introduction to Don Jackson and his entrepreneurial beginnings
Facing challenges early as a teen father
Trusting your vision and embracing the struggle as part of the journey
[05:04 - 11:09] From Grass Cutting to Mental Health Entrepreneur
Don’s first hustle mowing lawns and how responsibility shaped his work ethic
Reflecting on his drive to support his family from a young age
Transitioning from physical labor to finding his passion in the mental health field
[11:10 - 17:11] Building Right Path Behavioral Health
The difficult two-year journey of starting Right Path Behavioral Health
Navigating the roadblocks and gatekeepers in the mental health industry
Becoming the youngest mental health service provider in Florida at age 28
[17:12 - 29:51] Growing the Company and Becoming a Leader
The challenges of leadership and hiring the right people
Building Right Path into a company with 63 employees and maintaining a hands-on leadership approach
Balancing growth and personal values to build a strong company culture
[29:52 - 43:59] The Emotional Exit and Life After Selling
Don’s reflections on receiving a multimillion-dollar wire after selling the company
Coping with the emotional aftermath of stepping away from a business he built from the ground up
Finding new purpose and continuing the journey post-sale
[44:00 - 46:40] Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
The importance of staying true to your vision
How success is not just about financial gains but about perseverance and making a positive impact
Key Quotes:
“Your vision is your vision. God would've given it to them if the vision were for anybody other than you. So, you gotta trust it." - Don Jackson
"If it were easy, everybody would be doing it. Embrace the struggle." - Don Jackson
Connect with Don!
Email: don032254@yahoo.com
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