In this episode of the Nickolas Natali Show, host Nickolas Natali interviews Jordan Armstrong, who shares his journey from working in the NBA to becoming a successful entrepreneur. They discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of investing in oneself, and the mental health struggles that many entrepreneurs face. Jordan emphasizes the significance of pursuing a purpose greater than oneself and the need for integrity in the coaching industry. The conversation also covers the phases of business growth and the importance of data in decision-making.Takeaways Jordan Armstrong shares his journey from the NBA to entrepreneurship. Investing in oneself is crucial for personal and professional growth. The coaching industry has both valuable and fraudulent elements. Mental health issues are prevalent among entrepreneurs. True fulfillment comes from pursuing a purpose bigger than oneself. Data-driven decision-making is essential for business success. Understanding the phases of business growth can prevent roadblocks. The gap between one's true self and public persona can lead to mental health struggles. Building a supportive network is vital for entrepreneurs.ChaptersSupport The Nickolas Natali Show on Patreon⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/nickolasnatali⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nickolas Natali’s Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nickolasnatali.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach out for exciting sponsorship opportunities via email:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ linkedin.com/in/nickolasnatali⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discover more insights by listening to the highly recommended episode: "Adapt or Die: Handle Rapid Change In Your Business" with Chris Do (Episode 149)”: Listen on Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nickolas-natali-show/id1454542200?i=1000602648253⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/6liMaaSERCViPi4hWaB1d9?si=3f80c74beb3a4768 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen & Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k34fUhIY_Bc&list=PLmnHA11vF8FrjCWnndgcTAdfgN-EerYzX&ab_channel=TheNickolasNataliShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the latest merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nickolasnatali.com/shop/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick’s Podcast Equipment Set Up (Affiliate): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickolasnatali⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick’s At Home Fitness Equipment Set Up (Affiliate): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickolasnatali⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nick’s Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nickolasnatali/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our recommended products on the Amazon Store Front (Affiliate)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickolasnatali⁠⁠Jordan Armstrong's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/impact-ops/