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What Eric learned from a guy $800m in debt, Lessons learned from Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad, Poor Dad), and Spraying your advertising everywhere isn’t a guaranteed way to win; it’s a guaranteed way to burn money
September 16, 2024

In episode #2821, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss lessons from Ken McElroy’s experiences, Robert Kiyosaki’s views on debt and financial strategies, the pitfalls of over-marketing, and the need for a balance between branding and performance in business.

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(00:00) What Eric learned from a guy $800m in debt

(06:35) What Eric learned from Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad author)

(09:52) Spraying your advertising everywhere isn’t a guaranteed way to win, it’s a guaranteed way to burn money

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