Young Han, COO of Forever Young Agency, shares his journey from aspiring musician to successful entrepreneur. Influenced by his father's entrepreneurial spirit, Young transitioned from the music industry to business, learning valuable lessons from his father's struggles and successes. He studied marketing in college and gained experience at Starbucks and Apple before founding multiple businesses, including a Korean restaurant, a coffee company, and a social good platform. Young emphasizes the importance of systems, data-driven decisions, and the willingness to fail. Currently, he focuses on consulting and building small businesses, balancing work with family time, and aspires to clean pools for joy. Listen to his story today and pick which action below best fits your needs.

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week:

1. Be vulnerable. Find someone you trust to help you evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. ACTION: Choose someone you admire and ask to schedule a meeting or phone call.

2. Test new ideas. An A/B test helps you compare data for new ideas to see what works and what doesn't. ACTION: Create an A/B test using a proven idea and a new idea to compare results.

3. Reflect. Evaluating your current business or job helps you stay on target. ACTION: Schedule time to reflect and evaluate on your current career path and whether it still brings you happiness.

4. Articulate your goals. Telling others about your long-term goals will keep you accountable. ACTION: Share your goals with a mentor or close friend. Take it a step further and write them down, as well.


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