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The Single Reason Most Millennials Fail at Business Why you have to break society's rules to make it as an entrepreneur.

By Peter Voogd Edited by Dan Bova

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On this episode, Entrepreneur Network partner Peter J. Voogd sits down with fellow millennial entrepreneur Billy Gene to talk about how they went their own way to become independent entrepreneurs. Voogd explains how he learned the value of thinking differently by selling shoes on eBay at 15, while Gene says entrepreneurs shouldn't listen to non-entrepreneurs when it comes to starting their own business. Instead, you have to be willing to bet on yourself and do something unconventional to get ahead of the curve. Otherwise, you'll end up going to college and working a 9-to-5 job like everyone else.

Watch the video to learn more.

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Peter Voogd

Leading Authority for Young Entrepreneurs

Peter Voogd is the author of the best selling book 6 Months to 6 Figures, as well as the founder of The Game Changers Academy. He's a leading authority on Gen y leadership who has trainedand inspired well over 4,500 entrepreneurs with his true story of going from dead broke to a six figure income within six months. His podcasts, videos, websites and social media reaches more than 200,000 people monthly.

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