Expelled at 16, Bankrupt at 26 & CEO at 30: The Premier Tire Story

Expelled at 16, Bankrupt at 26 & CEO at 30: The Premier Tire Story

Author: Money Buys Happiness September 23, 2025 Duration: 1:35:01

At 16, he was getting into fights, kicked out of school, and even put on house arrest. Most people wrote him off. But instead of becoming another lost cause, Carmen turned a minimum-wage tire job into Premier Tire — one of the most successful tire businesses in Toronto.In this episode, you’ll hear:👉 The CRAZY story of punching his principal and ending up on house arrest👉 How he ate sh*t for 6 YEARS losing money but refused to quit👉 The $20,000/month risk that nearly buried his tire shop👉 Why Covid made everyone “rich” — and how he played it different👉 The brutal truth about hiring, leadership, and building a real business👉 His vision to franchise Premier Tire into an empireThis is the raw, unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship — the struggles, the risks, the failures, and the payoff.

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Ernesto Gaita and Anthony Sorella, the millennial entrepreneurs behind Money Buys Happiness, host a series of conversations that feel more like a late-night talk with insightful friends than a formal interview. The core of this podcast is built on genuine dialogue with cultural icons, where their personal life experiences and candid views on current trends take center stage. You’ll hear discussions that naturally challenge conventional wisdom about success, value, and fulfillment within the realms of business and entrepreneurship. Each episode digs into the nuanced relationship between financial pursuits and personal well-being, moving beyond simple clichés. The aim is to leave you with fresh perspectives that might subtly alter how you approach your own goals and daily life. Tune in for thoughtful, often surprising takes from people who’ve shaped the modern landscape, all through the accessible, engaging format of this podcast. It’s a space where big ideas about building a meaningful life and career are explored with curiosity and depth.
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