Episode 22: What My 12-Year-Old Taught Me About Running a Million-Dollar Business
Episode 22: What My 12-Year-Old Taught Me About Running a Million-Dollar Business  
Podcast: Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Published On: Fri Dec 12 2025
Description: Sometimes the clearest lessons come from right inside your own home.In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler shares a story about his 12-year-old son, Carter, a tough, hard-working seventh grader who decided to try wrestling for the first time. What started as a new sport turned into a reminder about consistency, discipline, and doing the hard things even when they don’t feel good.Marcus breaks down how watching Carter grind through practices, get beat, show up again, and finally start winning mirrors what real estate entrepreneurs struggle with in their financials.Enjoy the show!You’ll Learn How To:Stay consistent even when the work feels uncomfortableBuild confidence by showing up dailyStrengthen your financial “muscles” so you can scaleApply real-life lessons to how you manage profits, cash flow, and metricsWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:(01:39) Introducing Carter and how his story ties back to business(02:23) Daily practices, training, and the jump to school sports(03:52) First matches, early setbacks, and getting beat(06:33) Building confidence through repetition(07:38) The bridge between Carter’s consistency and business success(08:29) Skills you never lose once you learn them(09:21) Financial understanding is non-negotiable for business owners(09:53) Lessons aren’t always from gurus; they are in your everyday lifeWho This Episode Is For:Entrepreneurs who struggle to stay consistent with their numbersReal estate investors who want more confidence around financialsOperators who feel stuck in the painful part of learningAnyone who needs a simple reminder that success comes from showing upWhy You Should Listen:If you know your financials are weak or you are avoiding them because they feel uncomfortable, this episode will give you a practical, relatable push to strengthen the skills that make you money.Connect with Marcus Crigler:Website: https://beccfo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7 Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler