What does it take to build a business when fear could hold you back? Carlo Berardi, founder of The Sweet Spot & Golf Traders, shares how he went from garage sales to running multiple stores across Canada. From failed partnerships and eBay “tuition” to scaling through fearless decision-making, Carlo explains why building trust, removing fear, and investing in people have been the real drivers of growth. In this episode of the Sask Entrepreneurs Podcast, Carlo reveals the lessons from creating markets that didn’t exist, adapting to crises like COVID, and building a bulletproof business model around loyalty and trades. Whether you’re just starting out or navigating rapid growth, his story is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs who want to build with resilience.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why fear holds back business growth (and how to remove it)
- The dangers of scaling too fast without the right foundation
- How partnerships can make or break your company
- Why investing in employees creates bulletproof loyalty
- The role of trust and relationships in long-term business success
Connect with Carlo Berardi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-berardi-784a59b3/?originalSubdomain=ca
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