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2015 Chicago Marathon. Mile 13. I’m flying—feeling like I could run forever. Heart surgery, back surgery, barely able to stand a decade before, and here I am crushing it. Then I see the sign: NOT ALMOST THERE. Everything changed. Heavy legs. Cramping. Mental breakdown. I barely finished what started as my best race ever. That sign broke me, but it also built me. Southside Chicago kid who studied for 15 seconds between building cars on the assembly line. Graduated in 5 years. Built companies. Sold two. 800 employees. Young father at 20 who figured it out as I went. I’ve spent 50+ episodes of Not Almost There interviewing experts, and now my cohost and I are diving deeper into the conversations that matter most. We dig into what it really takes—in business, branding, health, life. No fluff. Real talk about building something that matters while the clock’s ticking. Whether you’re running your first mile or your hundredth company, we’re here to help you go the distance. Because almost there isn’t good enough.
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Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
The Crucial Role of Attorneys in Startups: Lessons from a Seasoned Entrepreneur
In this episode, Joe reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of hiring specialized legal counsel when starting a business. He discusses his experiences with different types of business structures and the significant financial benefits he achieved through proper legal advice, such as qualifying for QSBS (Qualified Small Business Stock) by structuring his software company as a C corporation. Joe advises new entrepreneurs to consult industry-specific attorneys to lay a strong foundation for their business and shares insights on effectively forming and maintaining legal relationships.
00:00 Introduction: Lessons from Starting a Company
00:16 The Importance of Hiring the Right Attorney
00:42 Choosing the Right Business Structure
00:58 Benefits of a C Corporation
02:11 The Role of Attorneys in Business Growth
02:23 Specialized Attorneys for Different Needs
02:45 Utilizing Attorneys as a Resource
03:31 The Value of Legal Advice in Partnerships
04:05 Finding the Right Attorney for Your Business
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