Kirt Linington | He Came to America With $700… Then Sold for 9 Figures, Started Knocking On Doors At 42 & Made Millions
Podcast: School of Hard Knocks PodcastPublished On: Fri Jan 23 2026
Description: Kirt Linington is a South Africa–born entrepreneur who came to the U.S. with $700, started door knocking at 42, and sold his roofing company in 2022 for a nine-figure exit.He breaks down how he built $62M in revenue while still working his corporate job, why sales must come before systems, and how to think about rejection as a skill—not a personality trait.We also cover what private equity looks for, how to maximize enterprise value, and why personal discipline shows up in business outcomes.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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