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Climbing Rocks -- Not the Corporate Ladder: How and Why Kevin Dahlstrom Walked Away from a 7-Figure Job
Kevin Dahlstrom, founder of Swell, joins Jamie to discuss how he escaped a tumultuous upbringing, overcame a decade-long health challenge, and achieved the career success that millions dream of. Yet, it was at the height of his career when he experienced a level of unfulfillment he couldn’t ignore. Despite warnings from his friends and family, he decided to leave his corporate career behind, move his family to Colorado, and undergo a life reset. After a few short weeks of retirement, Kevin founded Swell, a financial company that aims to revolutionize traditional banking and helps its community members grow their wealth.
Tune in as Jamie and Kevin discuss:
The three major adversities he’s faced and how they’ve shaped his life and businesses.How he escaped an upbringing surrounded by prison, addiction, and mental illness.The one challenge he’s faced all his life.Why retirement is a trap for many people today.The illness that left him bedridden, forced to drop out of school and took 10 years to recover from.Why experiencing a midlife crisis is completely the opposite from what most people think it is.The one thing you must choose that’s as important as choosing your life partner.What led him to quit a 7-figure job with a big public company and the impact it had on his family.The lessons he’s learned from the successes and spectacular failures of starting multiple companies.One of the hardest things to figure out in life and business that you need to be aware of and prepared to encounter.How Swell is providing access to private equity deals that 99% of investors previously had limited or no access to.
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