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Who is Dr. Edward Burns Jr.?

Dr. Edward Burns' journey has been one of incredible perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. After honorably serving his country in the military, Dr. Burns found himself homeless on the streets of Chicago with his young daughter. During this difficult time, they sought shelter behind a bank in the dead of winter and were forced to eat discarded food from trash cans just to survive. However, Dr. Burns pushed through the difficulties. Despite being told as a teenager that he would never graduate high school due to his dyslexia and lack of focus, he went back to school and graduated college, earning a Doctorate degree.

After overcoming homelessness, Dr. Burns continued to face economic struggles that drove him to work tirelessly to achieve his dreams. Refusing to give up, Dr. Burns took on multiple jobs, working long hours before realizing he needed to take control of his own destiny through entrepreneurship.

He launched his entrepreneurial career by starting Valor Cleaning Services. Enduring countless closed doors and rejection, he tirelessly knocked on businesses to offer his services. After a month of making no money, a dealership took a chance on him and allowed Dr. Burns to work for free for two days to prove himself. From this opportunity, he secured over 175 clients, and within just a couple of years, Valor Cleaning Services was generating over $275,000 annually and later sold the company for $12.4 million.

However, for Dr. Burns, it has always been about more than just money. He realized the hardships he endured provided him unique insights into struggles faced by many. It also helped him discover the drive and perseverance within to overcome difficult times. This fueled his purpose - to motivate and inspire others to unlock their true potential.

Out of this purpose, the Doc's Corner podcast was born. It provides a platform for Dr. Burns to share his unlikely journey of setbacks and triumph. By opening up about his own vulnerabilities, he aims to empower those who are where he once was to start building the life they’ve always envisioned but didn’t know was possible.

About Doc's Corner

Hardships and failures don't define us – they refine us. Join Dr. Edward Burns, Jr. each week on Doc’s Corner as he shares inspirational stories to spark your inner resilience and relentless resolve to power through the obstacles in your life. By drawing from the actionable tactics and wisdom that empowered his own journey facing unbelievable odds, Dr. Burns equips audiences with what it takes to defy limitations and realize their biggest dreams. From being told he’d never graduate high school to overcoming homelessness as a Marine veteran and single father – Dr. Burns knows what it takes to power through challenges. Tune in each week to unlock that same relentless mindset and potential within yourself. You’ll be inspired to push your limits and unlock the drive to build the life you’ve always wanted.

The future belongs to the resilient – are you up to the challenge?

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