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Orange Crushing It with Frank Clark
From Victim to Warrior with Michelle Etchebarren
How are you turning your adversity into your competitive advantage?
My guest today is Michelle Etchebarren, a woman who says that she was previously living a life that should’ve made her ‘a statistic’. As a 21-year-old young mother with 3 kids and no college degree, Michelle has overcome trials and tribulations to achieve her wildest dreams. Today, Michelle is the CEO of Attorneys in Motion and works with over 7,500 lawyers to provide short notice legal help. Michelle believes that while it is great to make money, it’s even greater to give back.
In this episode, Michelle and I talk about her challenging childhood, how she built her wildly successful business, and how she takes on each day with self-mastery. Tune in, and enjoy!
Some Questions I Ask
- What was the learning from all of that? (7:08)
- How did your company evolve? (15:15)
- What is the fundamental thing that people come to you for coaching? (19:49)
- What advice would you give someone who is struggling right now? (30:58)
In This Episode You Will Learn
- Why Michelle says she should’ve been ‘a statistic’ (4:11)
- About Michelle’s lowest point (9:39)
- How Attorneys in Motion works (18:18)
- Michelle’s self-mastery routine (22:20)
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