Benefits of Life Insurance for Business Owners ft. Dr. Edward Burns

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Dr. Edward Burns' journey has been one of incredible perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. After honorably serving his country in the military, Dr. Burns found himself homeless on the streets of Chicago with his young daughter. During this difficult time, they sought shelter behind a bank in the dead of winter and were forced to eat discarded food from trash cans just to survive.

However, Dr. Burns pushed through the difficulties. Despite being told as a teenager that he would never graduate high school due to his dyslexia and lack of focus, he went back to school and graduated college, earning a Doctorate degree.

After overcoming homelessness, Dr. Burns continued to face economic struggles that drove him to work tirelessly to achieve his dreams. Refusing to give up, Dr. Burns took on multiple jobs, working long hours before realizing he needed to take control of his own destiny through entrepreneurship.

He launched his entrepreneurial career by starting Valor Cleaning Services. Enduring countless closed doors and rejection, he tirelessly knocked on businesses to offer his services. After a month of making no money, a dealership took a chance on him and allowed Dr. Burns to work for free for two days to prove himself. From this opportunity, he secured over 175 clients, and within just a couple of years, Valor Cleaning Services was generating over $275,000 annually and later sold the company for $12.4 million.

However, for Dr. Burns, it has always been about more than just money. He realized the hardships he endured provided him unique insights into struggles faced by many. It also helped him discover the drive and perseverance within to overcome difficult times. This fueled his purpose - to motivate and inspire others to unlock their true potential.

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