– 07:51] Opening SegmentI welcome and introduce the guest, Stephen Hertzler, into the show.Stephen talks about his background.Was homeschooled his entire lifeWanted to be a music instructorStephen talks about how his entrepreneurial life began.The reason why he started his companyWho is the most influential person in your childhood?"My mother. She cared for me."[07:52 – 11:47] Understanding How the World WorksStephen shares his greatest fears growing up."Never be accepted, and no one would ever like me."Overcoming not being accepted by his fatherIf you ever felt that no one accepts you, here's Stephen's advice to encourage and empower youBouncing back from feeling to be enough, you need to strive constantly.Let's hear from Stephen's point of view of how the world works.Why people are negative and positive influences[11:48 – 26:12] Moving Forward with Vulnerability and TransparencyThe driving force to starting his businessBeing in controlBuilding a business to help peopleWhy you choose a particular business to startYou do it because it's familiar.It's unfamiliar, but you have a mentor or someone that is an expert in that field.Stephen taps into why people quit their business.Stephen talks about his biggest fear today.Letting down the people helping him and cares for himHow big a part do vulnerability and transparency have in business?"Vulnerability and transparency are tied with honesty and morality in business."[26:13 – 38:19] Building a BusinessTaking action on your ideasTake the risk of working for free to learn your tradeMindsetDon't mind what the people think of youWhat's been your biggest failure to date?Stephen weighs in oh the idea of losing a businessThe worst part: feeling like a failureThe best part: it probably would make me a better personYou need to really love what you are doingHere's advice from Stephen to the people building businesses just for the moneyPut your clients and your people first before the money[38:20 – 45:59] Closing SegmentIf you are put on a world stage and have 5 minutes to talk to people to remember you by. What would you say? "Think about others more than yourself cause they are the people that determine everything about your life."If you could ask anyone in the world any question, dead or alive. Who would it be? What would it be?"My mother. I would ask her, who am I? What should I focus on in my life?"Stephen answers his own questions for his mother.How can people follow you, support you, and connect with you?See below for social links.Final words from Stephen and me Tweetable Quotes:"I don't see the point in running a business. I don't see the point in making money if you are not using it to help someone else. The point is to make the world a better place and help someone." – Stephen Hertzler"Once you lose something, you no longer fear losing it ever again." – Ephraim Glick"Business is the biggest tool to change people's life." – Stephen Hertzler  Resources Mentioned:Stephen's company websiteYou can connect with Stephen on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out his website https://www.bluespringscommercialroofing.com/ to know more about his business.To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.I want to know more about you!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.