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How do you rebuild after losing $30 million? In this episode, Nora Mitchell breaks down Mike Salguero's incredible comeback story: from watching his first company burn through massive funding to creating ButcherBox, now worth $550 million. The twist? He did it by completely changing how he thinks about hiring, growth, and business building. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why Mike's $30M failure taught him to hire for grit over impressive resumes • How ButcherBox hit $550M valuation by bootstrapping instead of chasing VC money • The brutal reality of laying off every employee and what it taught him about leadership • Specific hiring strategies that helped him build a resilient company culture from day one 👤 Perfect for: anyone who's faced major career setbacks or wants to understand what separates businesses that bounce back from those that don't. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Nora Mitchell introduces Mike's $30M failure [02:15] The moment everything collapsed and what he learned [04:45] How he completely changed his approach to hiring [07:30] Bootstrapping ButcherBox to $550M without venture capital [09:45] Building company culture when resources are tight [11:30] Key lessons you can apply to your own career comebacks This isn't just another success story. It's a masterclass in resilience, smart hiring, and building businesses that can weather any storm. Mike's honest breakdown of his failures gives you the real blueprint for bouncing back stronger. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Operator on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily - your next career breakthrough is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: career comeback, business failure, hiring strategies, bootstrapping, company culture

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