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Is it possible to spend your whole career working for someone else, only to start your first business at 55 years old? Immediately after high school, Larry Petretti began a career as a carpenter eventually moving out of the field and into the business side, working his way to the top of a massive construction enterprise. At each level he took the time to meticulously learn his craft to know what it takes to run every part of a construction business, from sales to management and operations. The soft skills he acquired in his 20s brought him tremendous opportunities in his 30s and a job offer for a COO job that allowed him to travel all over the world. By the time he decided to start his own business, he was certain of his success. Learn how you can apply some of the same principles to massively reduce the risk of entrepreneurship by starting when the time is right for you.You'll also hear how Larry's decision not to go to college was ultimately better for his career and business, and how he found the time to continuously educate himself to surpass his peers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.