From working at Circuit City to running 7 figure businesses, David Williams is quite the inspiration. His newest business, 5th Degree Academy is helping children learn the skills they need to surround themselves with positive people and be successful in all areas of life including faith, family, freedom, finances, and fitness. David shares his many years of entrepreneurship experience and how he has put in the work to create various successful businesses. He talks about the path that he and his team have for his new business 5th Degree Academy and what their goals are. With this being a new business, David gives some great insight into how to gain traction and get through the crawl, walk, and run aspects of a company. Tune in to hear all about 5th Degree Academy, how it can benefit children, and insightful tips on entrepreneurship. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [5:22] David Williams introduces himself and shares his experience as an entrepreneur. 
• [12:29] What is 5th Degree Academy? 
• [14:53] How does 5th Degree Academy utilize a subscription model? Why does it work for this business model? 
• [17:37] What makes 5th Degree Academy different from other types of learning experiences for kids?
• [20:21] How does 5th Degree Academy handle feedback and pivot when needed?
• [24:40] How the attitudes and positivity of their speakers impact the program. 
• [27:22] How many subscribers does 5th Degree Academy have?
• [29:38] How did they come up with the name 5th Degree Academy?
• [32:15] How can parents support their children using 5th Degree Academy? 
• [33:26] David shares the biggest challenge so far with the business. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• [12:29] 5th Degree Academy embraces the 5 pillars of faith, family, freedom, finances, and fitness.
• [26:44] If we look at life through a different lens and get excited about the challenges, because right on the other side of the challenge is usually the next best version of ourselves, we will become the more capable version of ourselves. That next best version of our life where we can really enjoy life.
• [28:36] There’s so many kids out there that don’t have a community. Part of 5th Degree Academy’s vision is to create that community, give them their five people in their circle that are on the same path and allow them to feel like they have a safe place they can come to with like minded kids.

BIO:

David Williams is the second co-founder of 5th Degree Academy, a serial-entrepreneur, investor, and public speaker.

LINKS MENTIONED:

5th Degree Academy

Email: support@5thdegree.com