What does it really take to build a billion-dollar business—and why do global entrepreneurs still choose America to do it?
In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with serial entrepreneur Chad Zani, whose journey spans continents, industries, and multiple high-growth ventures. From buying his first home at 19 to scaling a company to a $1 billion exit, Chad shares the hard-earned lessons behind building, scaling, and reinventing businesses across Australia and the United States.
Chad offers a unique, unfiltered perspective on:
The key differences between doing business in Australia vs. America
How pro-growth policies, tax cuts, and deregulation fuel entrepreneurship
Why the U.S. remains the best country in the world to start and scale a business
The cultural mindset shift that separates thriving entrepreneurs from the rest
His move from California to Florida—and what it reveals about business climates in America
The future of entrepreneurship, including the rise of functional beverages and health-driven innovation
Plus, Chad shares insights from his latest venture, Avarna, and why the next wave of business success will come from reimagining everyday products in healthier, smarter ways.
If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or anyone passionate about economic freedom and opportunity, this episode is packed with real-world insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
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