What does it really take to rebuild after losing everything? Justin Freishtat, fund manager and entrepreneur, joins us to share his raw, unfiltered journey through one of the most traumatic periods of his life—when he lost $12.7 million, faced his brother's cancer diagnosis, and mourned his beloved dog all within months.

Justin pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to lead through crisis. Rather than sending investors a K1 for their losses and walking away, he made personal calls to 47 investors (including his own father) and fought through lawsuits that ultimately led to a $114 million judgment in their favor. His story isn't just about financial recovery—it's about maintaining your integrity when everything around you is crumbling.

In This Episode:

• The moment Justin realized $12.7 million was gone and how he broke the news to investors
• Why Justin's biggest fear wasn't the money, but letting down the people who trusted him
• How he rebuilt his identity when everything that defined him seemed to be "dying" simultaneously
• The surprising shift in his approach to goal-setting after experiencing catastrophic loss
• Why feeling "unworthy" might actually be a common trait among high-achievers

Justin reminds us that "the first is always the worst" when it comes to failure—each subsequent challenge becomes easier not because it hurts less, but because you've built the resilience to endure it. His perspective on success cuts through the noise: "Life's not nearly as serious as we think on a day-to-day basis... in 100 years, none of us are going to be here. Handle what's calling your name. Don't be scared to do uncomfortable things."

This episode is for you if you've ever faced a setback that felt impossible to overcome, if you're wrestling with imposter syndrome in rooms where you feel unworthy, or if you simply need permission to prioritize rest in your relentless pursuit of success. Break free from living in the future and start finding power in the present.

Connect with Justin on Instagram: @justinfreishtat

Stock ticker for his company on NYSE: HITC

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