This conversation explores the dark side of entrepreneurship and Bobby's journey as an entrepreneur. Bobby grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and started his first business at a young age. He had multiple ventures and joint ventures by the time he was in his late 20s. Bobby's upbringing and environment shaped his view of entrepreneurship as a natural evolution. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and believing in oneself. Bobby started his own company, Synapse, at the age of 30 and quickly hired employees. He felt a strong sense of responsibility for his employees and their families. Bobby Deraco shares his journey of building his company, Synapse, and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the early days of the company, the impact of the Recession, and his determination to educate himself and learn from his failures. He talks about the stress and sacrifices he made, including working long hours and neglecting his health and personal life. He also opens up about a dark period in his life when he experienced intense anxiety and thoughts of suicide. Despite the challenges, Bobby's resilience and support from his wife helped him navigate through the difficult times. Bobby Deraco shares his personal journey of struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. He recounts the moment he reached his breaking point and attempted suicide, only to be saved by a phone call from his mother. Bobby describes his time in a mental health facility and the challenges he faced during his recovery. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and being present in the moment as key factors in his healing process. Bobby also discusses how he has learned to prioritize self-care, set boundaries, and surround himself with positive influences. He shares his mission to support and mentor others who may be going through similar struggles.
This conversation explores the dark side of entrepreneurship and Bobby's journey as an entrepreneur. Bobby grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and started his first business at a young age. He had multiple ventures and joint ventures by the time he was in his late 20s. Bobby's upbringing and environment shaped his view of entrepreneurship as a natural evolution. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and believing in oneself. Bobby started his own company, Synapse, at the age of 30 and quickly hired employees. He felt a strong sense of responsibility for his employees and their families. Bobby Deraco shares his journey of building his company, Synapse, and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the early days of the company, the impact of the Recession, and his determination to educate himself and learn from his failures. He talks about the stress and sacrifices he made, including working long hours and neglecting his health and personal life. He also opens up about a dark period in his life when he experienced intense anxiety and thoughts of suicide. Despite the challenges, Bobby's resilience and support from his wife helped him navigate through the difficult times. Bobby Deraco shares his personal journey of struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. He recounts the moment he reached his breaking point and attempted suicide, only to be saved by a phone call from his mother. Bobby describes his time in a mental health facility and the challenges he faced during his recovery. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and being present in the moment as key factors in his healing process. Bobby also discusses how he has learned to prioritize self-care, set boundaries, and surround himself with positive influences. He shares his mission to support and mentor others who may be going through similar struggles.