Most men talk about success. The real wisdom lives in the comeback.

Jonnie is joined by Lee Anthony Smith – investor, business buyer, and single dad who’s acquired 27 companies over the last 12 years.

Lee opens up about the lowest point of his life – fighting for access to his daughter – and how he rebuilt himself through personal development, risk-taking, and eventually creating financial freedom.

Together they explore the battles of fatherhood, volatile relationships, moving to the UAE, and what it really means to be a Come Back King.

What You’ll Learn

• Why the family court battle became Lee’s darkest season
• How a firewalk flipped the switch from broken to mission-driven
• Why he wasn’t built to run a business – but thrives buying them
• How he balances fatherhood with screens, risk, and relocation

🧠 Key Takeaways

• The lowest point can forge your best qualities
• Without risk there is no reward
• Know your design: operator vs entrepreneur
• Rituals beat motivation – breathwork, training, meditation keep you steady
• Being a Come Back King means never giving in

Episode Chapters

00:00 – The Come Back Kings series begins

05:42 – Who is Lee Anthony Smith?

17:54 – The lowest point: denied access to his daughter

22:00 – Four days that changed everything – Tony Robbins UPW

24:58 – Discovering M&A and the rebuild

34:30 – Why risk matters and moving to the UAE

43:45 – Routines, rituals, and resilience

46:07 – What being a Come Back King means

Links & Resources

🌐 Lee’s Website: leeasmith.co.uk

🔗 LinkedIn: Lee Anthony Smith

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