He Built a Business Making 5X His Teacher Salary... Then Everything Changed (Part 2/2)

Millionaire University · Oct 14, 2026 · 27m

#1123 What happens when the stress of entrepreneurship follows you home — and even on vacation? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Marcus Gates, founder of Thriving Lives Fitness, about navigating the mental and emotional ups and downs of running a business. Marcus opens up about losing clients during a difficult season, struggling to stay present with his family, and how therapy helped him better manage stress, communicate, and reframe slower periods in business. He also shares how a simple daily gratitude practice helped train his mind to look…