• Define a bold "why"—a purpose larger than yourself—to fuel your entrepreneurial drive.
• Take consistent action, even before having all the answers or resources—the path unfolds as you move forward.
• Empower others, especially marginalized groups, by sharing your knowledge and opening doors to opportunities.
• Invest in strong networks and mentors; learning from others accelerates your growth.
• Protect your creative energy by prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and setting healthy boundaries.
• Don’t fear rejection; every setback in business is information that can help you improve and succeed next time.
• Embrace risk—taking more risks makes navigating entrepreneurship less daunting and more rewarding.

[00:00] Introduction – The Narrator and Phil Better kick off the show with the mission of breaking free from the corporate grind and introducing the guest, Paul Brown.

[02:06] Meet Paul Brown – Phil shares Paul’s background, his mission to bring renewable water to a billion people, and his work empowering marginalized communities.

[02:41] The Drive to Entrepreneurship – Paul reveals how the desire for time freedom led him to entrepreneurship and real estate investing.

[03:51] Discovering His “Why” – Paul recounts discovering his purpose: addressing the global water crisis, inspired by reading and personal conviction.

[06:06] A Calling Confirmed – Paul describes a defining moment at a real estate conference when he felt called to take big action to solve the water crisis.

[08:50] Building the Right Connections – Paul shares how meeting the leader of 1,000,000 Wells and overcoming personal setbacks led to his hands-on involvement in global water projects.

[10:26] Empowering Local Communities – Paul explains the importance of educating and equipping locals to dig and maintain their own wells for sustainable impact.

[11:19] Helping Marginalized Entrepreneurs – Paul discusses supporting historically marginalized communities with real estate knowledge, financing, and breaking financial barriers.

[14:45] Understanding Privilege and Adapting Advice – The discussion covers tailoring financial advice and strategies for diverse groups and the importance of cultural awareness.

[15:50] Goals for the Next Decade – Paul shares his ambitious two- and nine-year goals: walking across Africa, training water well teams, and aiming to solve the water crisis for a billion people.

[18:04] The Water Walk – Details of the upcoming 6,000 mile Africa trek and the unique route planned to maximize impact and account for regional challenges.

[19:35] Investing in Yourself – Paul’s top tip for personal growth: prioritize sleep, manage stress, and protect your energy, along with continual learning through mentors.

[22:31] Real Estate Beginnings – Phil and Paul explore Paul’s entry into real estate, starting with residential properties and creative financing strategies.

[24:01] Advice to the Younger Self – Paul’s message to his 10-year-old self: Take more risks; doing so makes life less risky.

[25:08] Connect with Paul – Paul shares how listeners can join his mission at waterwalk.co and be part of the journey to global water access.

[26:13] Closing Thoughts – Phil wraps up the episode, emphasizes the importance of investing in yourself, and encourages listeners to stay connected.