Episode 159 - Turning Pain Into Power - The Entrepreneur’s Journey to Healing with Terry Rice

Terry Rice shares his journey through grief, healing, and self-discovery, revealing how journaling, meditation, and CrossFit helped him process loss and show up more fully in life and business. From embracing vulnerability to finding strength in fatherhood and community, he explores how presence, mindset, and muscle can empower entrepreneurs to thrive through life’s toughest moments.

Key Takeaways:

• Processing grief openly can lead to healthier emotional recovery.
  
  

• Emotional regulation improves relationships and decision-making.
  
  

• Being present with family creates deeper fulfillment than chasing constant goals.
  
  

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Terry Rice is an author, keynote speaker, and Entrepreneur.com contributor who helps people live and tell better stories. Through his work, he uncovers practical yet often overlooked strategies that empower individuals to break through obstacles, ignite their creativity, and boldly pursue their life goals with purpose and clarity.

Prior to becoming a creator-entrepreneur, Terry held internal consulting roles at Adobe and Meta, giving him firsthand insight into high-performance business environments.

He teaches at General Assembly, speaks at events for companies like Amazon and Google, and has been featured by Good Morning America, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal.

Based in Brooklyn, he is a husband, father of five, and a strong advocate for mental and physical fitness.

• http://terryrice.co/

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David Barnett unpacks the hidden truths behind buying small businesses, revealing why most listings are overpriced and how emotional attachment skews valuation. He also highlights the shift toward remote management and the skills needed to operate businesses virtually and effectively.

Key Takeaways:

• Direct outreach in your target industry is more effective than using broker sites.
  
  

• Buying a business requires managing people’s expectations and emotions.

• Remote business ownership is possible with the right systems and processes.

Resources:

David has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. He’s helped them grow, he’s helped entrepreneurs buy and sell them, he’s helped people finance them. David is the author of 8 books about small business transactions and local investing. He’s the host of a YouTube channel with hundreds of videos about buying, selling, financing and managing SMBs and can be found anytime at his blog site.

• www.DavidCBarnett.com

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Michael Reinhart shares how staying calm and thinking clearly can lead to better decisions in high-pressure situations. He discusses how embracing uncertainty, trusting the process, and focusing on what you can control can help you lead with confidence and make smart choices.

Key Takeaways:

- Decision-making and critical thinking are distinct but connected.

- We can’t control the chaos, but we can control our response.

- Preparation is essential for navigating unknown or dangerous environments.

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Michael Reinhart has earned a reputation for being cool under pressure. He is a coach and speaker specializing in leadership resilience and critical decision making.

Mike possesses a rare combination of experience

He is a former criminal prosecutor and superior court judge.

Mike is also an explorer having traveled across four continents. He has gone into jungles, over deserts and climbed mountains experiencing the wild places and its people.

- ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljreinhart/

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Roy Redd breaks down how to buy businesses without using your own money by combining SBA loans and seller financing. He also talks about building a team with experience before making a purchase and how asking the right questions builds trust with sellers. It’s all about keeping it simple, doing the outreach, and making real connections.

Key Takeaways:

- Always ask: “What would need to happen for you to be happy with this transition?”

- Many owners haven’t considered selling until someone asks.

- Hire experienced professionals by offering equity, not cash.

Resources:

Roy Redd is an internationally recognized speaker, 6-time #1 best-selling author, and business growth strategist. With years of experience coaching CEOs and elite athletes, he specializes in performance optimization, business growth, and mindset strategies. Roy has shared the stage with prominent leaders such as Kamala Harris and Arnold Schwarzenegger. At just 25, Roy turned his life around from being homeless to earning six figures, and now, he is committed to helping others unlock their highest potential and achieve extraordinary success.

- https://whop.com/the-victory-room/

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Tom Suvansri talks about smart ways to build wealth, focusing on real estate, businesses, and private investments. He explains how life insurance can help store money safely and why it's important to control where your money goes.

Key Takeaways:

- Money is a tool for creating a fulfilling life, not the ultimate goal.

- Focus on investments you can directly influence, like real estate and businesses, instead of passive investments like stocks.

- Diversify, but make sure you're fully aware of your risks and control over each investment.

Resources:

Tom Suvansri is the founder of Perennial Pride and an MBA in finance from Penn State University. After a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry, he transitioned to help individuals and families gain financial control. Inspired by his personal experience with his parents’ financial struggles, Tom advocates for a proactive, personalized approach to financial planning. Through his company, he empowers clients to design their ideal financial futures, using strategies like the Virtual Family Office model to provide control, freedom, and certainty.

- https://www.perennialpride.com/

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Danna Olivo breaks down how small businesses can win government contracts by building authentic connections and showing up where decision-makers are. She explains why signing up on sites like SAM.gov is just the beginning and how tools like LinkedIn, phone calls, and networking events help you stay on their radar.

Key Takeaway:

- Performance and pricing affect renewals and future opportunities.

- Use a capability statement to present your business clearly and concisely.

- You don’t need to be a large company to win contracts. The system is designed to support small businesses—if you’re willing to work the process.

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Danna Olivo is a seasoned government contracting expert with over 35 years of experience in the AEC, technology, and green energy industries. She specializes in guiding small and mid-sized businesses through the complexities of securing federal, state, and municipal contracts. Danna has a strong background in business development, market research, and strategic planning, both nationally and internationally—including projects tied to the World Cup and the Olympics in Brazil.

She is pursuing certification as a CMMC Professional to further support businesses in meeting evolving government security requirements. A mentor, speaker, and four-time #1 Amazon Best Selling Author, Danna is dedicated to helping businesses tap into government contracting as a sustainable path for growth.

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannaolivo/

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Shermin Kruse shares how to stay calm and clear-headed in tough situations by using tools like empathy, careful listening, and asking better questions. Whether you're in a negotiation or dealing with everyday challenges, learning to observe and respond without reacting can make all the difference.

Key Takeaways:

- Replacing “why” and “but” with “what” and “how” encourages openness.

- Emotional control enables us to act in alignment with our values rather than react impulsively.

- Stoicism helps in managing high-stakes emotional moments without shutting down.

Resources:

Shermin Kruse is an author, leadership and negotiation coach, and TEDx producer who helps leaders master resilience, influence, and human connection. Her upcoming book, Stoic Empathy (Hay House, April 2025), blends Stoic resilience with emotional intelligence, offering practical tools for high-pressure decisions, leadership, and meaningful relationships in business and life

- https://www.sherminkruse.com/

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Michael Ostrolenk talks about building real resilience by focusing on your body, mind, relationships, and environment. From lessons learned working with Navy SEALs to the importance of sitting with challenging emotions, he shares down-to-earth tools to help you grow, handle stress better, and lead a more solid life.

Key Takeaways:

- Resilience isn't just about bouncing back; it’s also about how you grow and adapt over time.

- Set up your environment to support your goals, whether it’s fitness, meditation, or focus.

- Sitting with discomfort is a core emotional skill in developing true resilience.

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Michael Ostrolenk is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a transpersonal focus, a certified coach, and a Master Coach at SEALFIT's Unbeatable Mind Academy. With early roots in meditation and biofeedback, he’s spent decades exploring human potential. His career bridges personal development and public policy, including work in national security, cyber threats, and civil liberties. He also brings experience in somatic psychology, high performance, environmental design, and health optimization, aiming to help others grow through resilience and self-awareness.

- https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com/

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I believe that Anything is Possible and that people have the genius within them to find and live in their Genius Zone, their ultimate potential, and to live in abundance without burnout and without burning those who surround them.

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