The Padernacht Podcast

#04 How I Failed Again and Again While Building Businesses

Steven Padernacht

In this episode of The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, I share the untold story of my entrepreneurial journey. From my first college promotion company to opening bars, running a property management firm, and building multiple businesses—this is a deep dive into the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way.

You'll hear about:

Starting Heavy Productions in college
Opening my first bar at 21 years old
Founding SMP Realty and scaling property management
Launching The Bridge Tavern and Bar 9
The ups and downs of the Future Moguls brand and a cannabis venture
How each failure and success shaped my perspective on business and legacy
This episode is for anyone interested in small business ownership, entrepreneurship, and the real-life grit it takes to build something meaningful.

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