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Once a corporate lawyer, Michael Dermer traded in his high-paying position for the life of an ambitious entrepreneur looking to start his own company. After going through the challenges and triumphs that entrepreneurs face and ultimately selling his businesses, Dermer, founder and CEO of The Lonely Entrepreneur, has made it his mission to change the perspective of struggling entrepreneurs and provide them an easy to use online learning platform. What is the greatest lesson Dermer has learned throughout his career as a successful entrepreneur? Click play to find out.
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