<p>In this episode, I share what I&#39;ve learned from simultaneously running a 7-figure coaching business and launching Tiger Rock Capital Management, my hedge fund.</p><p>I walk through my journey from working as the first outside hire at a hedge fund in 2013, to building my coaching practice in 2016, to scaling it to consistent six-figure months, and finally launching my own fund after putting up strong returns in 2023-2024.</p><p><strong>Key lessons covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Why one business is more than plenty (and when two might work)</li><li>How the core skills of entrepreneurship transfer across completely different industries</li><li>The critical importance of saying NO to the wrong clients</li><li>Why you need a world-class operational partner before starting a second business</li><li>How grit and resilience matter more than industry expertise</li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re thinking about starting your first business, scaling your current one, or considering a second venture, this episode breaks down the realities of what it actually takes.</p><p><strong>P.S. Whenever you&#39;re ready, here are 2 ways I can help you:</strong></p><p><strong>1. Business Coaching for Coaches &amp; Online Entrepreneurs</strong></p><p>If you&#39;re a coach or online business owner looking to scale to consistent $25K-50K months, I can help. I&#39;ve helped clients go from sporadic $5K months to reliable $40K+ through proven systems for lead generation, sales, and client delivery.</p><p>Book a call: <strong>BrendanHBurns.com/call</strong></p><p><strong>2. Institutional-Quality Hedge Fund Management</strong></p><p>If you&#39;re a high-net-worth individual looking for hands-off, professional investment management, Tiger Rock Capital Management delivered 24% net returns in 2024. This isn&#39;t for DIY stock pickers, this is for people who want capital allocation handled by someone who lives and breathes markets.</p><p>Learn more: <strong>TigerRockCapitalManagement.com/call</strong></p>