About this episode

Dr. Jake and Michael discuss the emotional traps that lead smart entrepreneurs to make poor investment decisions and provide strategies for better opportunity evaluation.

Why do smart entrepreneurs make terrible investments? Dr. Jake and Michael expose the emotional traps and teach you how to vet every opportunity with ruthless clarity. No hype, just results. Listen now—Total Disruption delivers real execution wins. You just heard it. Now it's time to do something with it. If this episode hit home, here's how to take action: 🔥 Join The Conversation: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us which insight you're implementing first. Your feedback doesn't just help us—it helps other entrepreneurs find the show when they need it most. 💡 Ready to Go Deeper? This is just the beginning. If you're serious about transforming from best-kept secret to industry authority, check out: → The Total Disruption Guild – Your network of entrepreneurs who actually do the work → The KLT Formula – The framework that turns influence into revenue → Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition – Transform your company on a national stage Visit Total-Disruption.com to explore how we can help you dominate your market. 📲 Connect With Us: Follow Dr. Jake Clendenning and Michael Libercci on LinkedIn and Instagram [@TotalDisruption1] for daily insights…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Libercci, Jake Clendenning

Topics covered

• bad investments
• entrepreneurial growth
• emotional traps
• vetting opportunities

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• investment strategies
• emotional intelligence
• business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Total Disruption Guild, The KLT Formula, Business Battleground: Boardroom Edition

Books & works: The Truth About Bad Investments: Why Emotion Kills Entrepreneurial Growth, Total Disruption

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