How A Restless Sewer Cleaner Became A Serial Entrepreneur – with Murray Smith

Murray Smith, Brand (branding), Physical Product

After working for two years as a sewer cleaner, Murray Smith says he started noticing that the owners of the company he worked for weren’t academically smarter than he was. If they managed to build a multi-million dollar business, maybe he could too.

That realization helped him go on to launch or turnaround several companies. The one he’s probably best known for is the Indian Motorcycle Co, whose trademark he bought from receivership and ran for two years, helping to launch the first Indian motorcycles in decades.

In this interview, you’ll hear how he did it and what advice he has for other entrepreneurs.

Murray Smith

Murray Smith is a serial-entrepreneur and business-growth expert who helps people focus on the critical few things needed to increase sales and grow their business. He recently co-authored the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best selling book, The Answer, which explains how you can grow any business, achieve financial freedom and live an extraordinary life.

 

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