He Built a $100M Company but Had to Unlearn Everything First with Idan Shpizear

Built For This: Stories of a Maverick

In this powerful episode of Built for This: Stories of a Maverick Podcast, host Jenna Bayuk speaks with Idan Shpizear, Founder of 911 Restoration - The Fresh Start Company and Milestone SEO. Idan shares his remarkable journey from a small farm in Israel to immigrating to the U.S. with nothing but a thousand dollars and a dream. From humble beginnings to building a nationwide business, Idan emphasizes the importance of hard work, reinvention, and spiritual growth.

Idan discusses how he combined grit and curiosity to build 911 Restoration, offering insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and how spiritual awareness shifted his leadership style. He highlights the importance of mindset, authenticity, and understanding your inner world to create lasting change in business and life.

Key Takeaways:

Hard Work + Curiosity = Success: Idan’s journey from a farm in Israel to building a nationwide business shows how hard work and a willingness to learn new things can lead to massive success.

Spiritual Awakening: The realization that true success comes from inner growth, not just external achievements.

Human-to-Human Business: Idan’s philosophy of putting people first, whether clients or employees, creates a business built on trust, connection, and value.

The Power of Accountability: Effective leadership includes holding yourself and your team accountable, fostering growth and success.

Reinvention from Within: Inner awareness and shifting personal patterns are crucial for business and personal transformation.

Noteworthy Quotes:

"You are not who you think you are. You are much more than that." – Idan Shpizear

"When you change internally, your external reality shifts." – Idan Shpizear

"True leadership is about serving others, helping them grow, and guiding them to their fullest potential." – Idan Shpizear

"Everything I have done has been happening for me, not to me." – Idan Shpizear

"The most important thing in business is not making money, it’s creating a positive impact on others." – Idan Shpizear

Key Timestamps:

[00:00] Trailer & Introduction to Idan Shpizear

[03:17] Growing up in Israel and the lessons learned from farming

[06:45] The immigrant journey and moving to the U.S.

[10:20] Starting out in the carpet cleaning business

[14:30] Discovering the restoration industry and the first big opportunity

[17:45] Transitioning from small business to scaling nationwide

[21:10] Spiritual awakening and how it shaped leadership style

[24:00] The role of curiosity in business growth

[27:30] Accountability and supporting team evolution

[30:45] Shifting perspective: How internal growth leads to external success

[34:20] Building a business with human connection at the core

[40:00] The importance of letting go of limiting beliefs

[45:00] Practical leadership advice for today’s entrepreneurs

[50:00] Closing thoughts: Reinventing from the inside out

FOLLOW OUR GUEST IDAN SHPIZEAR ON:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/911restoration/

Website: https://www.911restoration.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idanshpizear/?hl=en

FOLLOW OUR HOST JENNA BAYUK ON:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennabayuk/

Website: https://kinshipkollective.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenna_bayuk/

Email: [email protected]

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