Candy Valentino: Why 91% of Businesses Fail

In this mastermind episode of Start With a Win, bestselling author and trailblazing entrepreneur Candy Valentino joins Adam Contos in sharing a raw and riveting journey - from humble beginnings in a trailer to building and selling multiple thriving businesses. With hard-earned wisdom and unapologetic honesty, Candy breaks down the myths of modern entrepreneurship, challenges the glamorized “four-hour workweek” mindset, and reveals the truth about discipline, sacrifice, and resilience. If you’re ready to confront the real road to success - and unlock practical insights to elevate your financial future - this episode will shake your perspective and spark your ambition.

Candy Valentino is a highly sought-after expert in business leadership, finance and investing. Candy was born in a trailer on government assistance, but went on to build, scale and exit companies in service, retail, manufacturing and real estate investing. Her 26 years of business and finance experience, coupled with the way she breaks down and teaches complex business and finance topics, has earned her notable speaking engagements, viral video content, national media placement, and international recognition. She is the author of Wealth Habits, an instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller, and The 9% Edge.

00:00 Intro
02:30 This is here for you too… 
04:20 We have the ability to be hungry because we are this…
08:50 What should you look for as an entrepreneur? 
12:06 Key factor that will make a business fail!
16:35 This habit you weren’t taught is keeping you stuck! 
21:02 Make friends with this.
23:40 Shocking statement, need to relisten a few times to this! 
26:15 If I can control this…it will set up my day, week and even month.

https://www.candyvalentino.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCigB0JiMAnkyrN5auGcsVVA
https://www.facebook.com/candyvalentinoofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/candyvalentino/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/candyvalentino/
Book: https://9percentedge.com/

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