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You don't know how strong you have to be until you face obstacles that challenge you as an individual. If you really want to build a business, then sacrifice tv shows, Netflix, and social media. You want the private jet, Ferrari, and all other fortunes? Then get ready to work harder than you can ever imagine. Your words and dreams mean nothing. Your actions are everything.

Ramon Tookes got into real estate investing at the age of 19 for the money. But over the years his entrepreneurial journey has changed his initial intent into a passion. As a real estate investor, author, coach, and speaker Ramon hosts Flipology 101 2 day bootcamps in the entire nation in over 20 cities.

Don't say you're going to make 6 or 7 figures if you can't show a plan on how you'll do so. Don't say I'm going to play in the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS or any pro sport if you're depending on one form of hard work to get you that opportunity. Do everything with purpose and intent.

Your talent, your great idea, or your connections mean nothing. The opportunities you want will come when you put in the applicable work to accomplish them. Change your expectations or change your work ethic .

Kevin Hong ran into a problem when building his business. Over 90 % of his potential clients wanted to have face-to-face meetings with him to close on deals. Short on capital, and with the pressure on, Kevin told his team that he'd live out of a van and travel all over to have meetings with as many movie theaters as possible. At first they laughed at him hysterically, but his idea was what eventually brought Dealflicks up to a $15M valuation.

The conversation of work life balance will always be never ending. I look at it as balancing the decisions you make at certain moments. "Do I get on this phone call in my home office or play with my kids?" "Do I get on my laptop and work or spend this next hour or so with my significant other?" I dive deep into how I view balancing running two companies and spending quality time with my family.

Alex Berman is the guy that believes in "conquering your niche". What do I mean by that? Well first off, he's the founder of an agency that caters only to web design and digital marketing agencies. His success and expertise in cold emailing, networking events, cold calling, and everything sales will keep your head spinning. Grab a pen and paper so you can take notes!

Jean Ginzburg had no plans on being an entrepreneur and starting her on company, while working for a marketing agency. Now, with over 11 years experience, a best-selling author of her new book "Win New Customers: How to Attract, Connect, and Convert More Prospects into Customers in 60 Days Using Digital Marketing" and CEO of Ginball Digital Marketing, Jean goes into detail about her entrepreneurial journey.

Running a business is all about making money, period. 8 out of 10 business will fail - this is fact. You know why they fail? They didn't make enough money to stay in business. Your personal brand is used to drive more business. Likes, shares, and comments on Facebook and Instagram doesn't do that. Establish this mindset "If my business doesn't make money, I don't have a business."

Today's show is another AMA - Ask Me Anything. The questions that rolled in my DM and that we'll discuss are: Should I be an entrepreneur or an employee? Have I always been an entrepreneur or knew that I would be an entrepreneur? My answers are definitely not of the norm.

My biggest weakness as an entrepreneur and running a business. Entrepreneurial heart, but don’t know what industry to build a business in. When do you need to hire. Keeping your goals BIG or small.

Krish left a well paying 6 figure job at the age of 23, to go full fledged into his business - only to fail epically. Krish chats about his entrepreneurial journey, morning routine, and the challenges he’s faced while building his businesses.

Do I think Gary Vaynerchuk is really about the hustle and grind he preaches? The best book to read to help not get burnt out in your business. How to start, and build your own web design agency.

If you’re not scheduling out your day then that means you’re more likely all over the place and creating additional stress. To truly achieve goals you have to set a plan. And it begins with structuring your everyday routine.

Are you willing working as hard as you possibly can to make your dreams and your vision a reality? And even if you believe you are, what’s it like compared to your competition? All we have is our work ethic. No matter where you come from in life or what your circumstance may be, one thing we all have control over is how hard we are willing to work.

Those that love to compete have a particular mindset. It doesn't matter what they face, they have their minds made up that the end result will be them winning. In business so many failures come from companies not wanting to compete. They keep doing what they've always been doing and some fresh young company comes and steals their customer base because their not willing to adapt and change for the better. Will you tuck your tail and run when faced with adversity or will you look at that challenge in the eyes and say "bring it on!"

With entrepreneurship continuing to be the direction that so many of the younger generation wants to go, it's only right that I help them out by giving them significant advice based on my failures as well as others, to help them overcome future unexpected hurdles. This week we're focusing on Young College Entrepreneurs. To join this group, go visit facebook.com/groups/youngcollegeentrepreneurs

What are you looking forward to in 2018 for your business and career? If you haven't already, set your goals, put down your strategy, and go attack. Go from one level of greatness to the next. The only way to do this is, for 12 months, is to STAY FOCUSED!

Writing down your goals is always the first step, but don't just write them down and say I'll accomplish this big picture goal in 365 days. You need to break it down into segments: weeks, months, quarters, then a year. It's a lot easier to give up when the destination seems so far away. But if we view the big picture in different milestones, you have a greater chance of success. Find out more on this edition of the Inspired Daily Grind.

One of the best things Daniel did was write down his business goals. Once you do that, you can then begin working on strategy and figuring out how you'll accomplish them. But more importantly, when you write them down - rather on your phone, pen and paper, or white board - it creates a mentality in you and helps you have a more laser focus. Find out more on this edition of The Inspired Daily Grind.