From $42,000 to $2.1 Million: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Behind a 41-Company Empire

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From $42,000 to $2.1 Million: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Behind a 41-Company Empire

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This week on The Power Hour Podcast, we're excited to share an inspiring story of entrepreneurial success with Dr. Arun Garg, a dentist who has built a staggering 41 companies over the past 20 years. From humble beginnings as an academic earning $42,000 to becoming a successful entrepreneur earning 50 times that amount.

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