If I Had to Start From Scratch Again, I’d Do This | Vic Keller

Learn from the millionaires and billionaires we interview on calls every week. Sign up for our community here: https://www.skool.com/schoolofmentors... Vic Keller built 17 companies and sold 9 of them—three to Berkshire Hathaway. But he didn’t start with exits. He started with a bike, a McDonald’s job, and blue-collar summers in HVAC. Then he got punched in the mouth early: 1600 tires went flat overnight and his first business nearly died on the spot.He didn’t quit—he rebuilt the product, owned the mistake, and kept moving. Later, the FAA showed up at his door because of one reckless shipment… and Vic chose loyalty over punishment.This episode is a blueprint for building durable businesses—systems over adrenaline, people over ego, mastery over shiny objects. He explains “deleverage the founder,” why cheap deals aren’t worth the pain, and what makes a company irresistible to buyers. And he gets real about the cost: when you sell the business, you sometimes sell the relationships too.If you want a business that survives bad weather—and outlives you—this is the standard. Find Vic Keller here Instagram:   / vickeller   Enjoyed this video? Please leave a like and subscribe! - ‪@TheSchoolofHardKnocksPodcast‬ Follow our main YouTube channel here: / ‪@theschoolofhardknocks‬ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://schoolofhardknocks.beehiiv.co... Check Out Our Merchandise Here: http://shophardknocks.com Our Equipment and Books We Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theschool...