Leo shared insights into his strategic vision, which has evolved, fueled by a deep-seated desire to effect positive change and his innate entrepreneurial spirit. Delving into the challenges and decision-making processes involved, Leo discussed his transition from politics to entrepreneurship, highlighting the practical considerations and personal realizations that guided his path. 

Leo shares the rarity of successful third-party politics in the United States, contrasting it with other nations while emphasizing the importance of assessing individual resources and motivations. Leo eloquently underscored the significance of entrepreneurship and business as powerful avenues for both personal fulfillment and societal impact, particularly in counterbalancing the influence of lobbyists and major corporations in politics. 

Leo shares invaluable insights into the essential attributes of successful entrepreneurship, offering strategies for identifying one's passion, talent, and economic viability to chart a course toward success. Leo emphasized the importance of remaining true to one's entrepreneurial vision and values, eschewing compromises for short-term gains, and highlighting the necessity of resilience and determination in overcoming obstacles along the journey to success.

Highlights:

{05:30 } Leo's strategic vision has evolved over the years

{09:40 } The rarity of successful third-party politics in the United States compared to other countries

{15:00 } The significance of entrepreneurship 

{29:00 } The American Dream and the essential attributes of successful entrepreneurship

{34:00 } The mindset needed to scale a business

Leo Popik bio:

Leo is the founder and CEO of Leading Peers, the premier community for CEOs to connect, collaborate, and grow. With over 20 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur and business leader, he is passionate about helping leaders live impactful, rewarding lives. Leading Peers' mission is to help CEOs succeed so their people and businesses prosper. The organization's vision is to be the largest organization in the world, supporting CEOs seeking to evolve as leaders and grow. 

With his master's degree from Harvard, he became a public servant and politician in Argentina at age 24. At 26, he was Argentina's Under Secretary of Public Administration. After leaving office, he launched a new political party and ran as a candidate in two elections. He published a book advocating for a monetary union in South America and ran two public policy think tanks. 

At 30, he launched his first company in leisure travel. On the other hand, he founded another farming company, and his business took off. However, his political party required too much commitment to succeed, so he quit politics.

At 32 in 2008, he left his first two companies to launch his third international corporate event management business, moving to Brazil as part of the plan to grow the business. As CEO of his events company, he helped it grow from inception to $12 million in annual revenues. However, the pandemic halted his company's multimillion-dollar revenue, which led him to start Leading Peers.

Connect with Leo:

Website: http://www.leadingpeers.com

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