WHR 3.206: Building Mental Resilience with Sergeant Q

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Sergeant Q, CEO of Q Actual. From living in his car to becoming a multimillionaire CEO, Sergeant Q shares his incredible journey of resilience, growth, and impact. He discusses how building a thriving mental health culture within businesses can reduce turnover and drive success. This episode is packed with actionable strategies on scaling businesses, hiring effectively, and investing in people. Who is Sergeant Q? Sergeant Q, also known as Aaron Quinonez, is the CEO of Q Actual, a business scaling coach, and a passionate advocate for mental health. With a background as a special forces operator in the Marine Corps, he now empowers entrepreneurs and business leaders to create impactful workplaces that prioritize resilience, culture, and employee well-being. Connect with Sergeant Q: Website: https://sgtq.net/ Business Website: https://www.qactual.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/ Host Contact Details: I love connecting with Work at Home RockStars! Feel free to reach out: Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com In This Episode: [00:31] From homelessness to CEO: Sergeant Q’s inspirational journey. [02:58] The power of consistency and time in achieving success. [04:20] The importance of mental resilience and understanding the brain. [05:54] How discomfort leads to growth and success. [07:29] Why preparation is essential for long-term achievement. [13:42] Building a successful business culture to reduce turnover. [20:00] Scaling your business with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). [24:06] Understanding the bell curve of employee engagement. [25:57] Helping employees find success and creating advocates, not adversaries. [29:07] Investing in people and building a supportive company culture. [32:38] Delayed gratification and its role in business growth. [33:35] Why mental health is key to both personal and business success. [42:35] A CEO’s role in fostering resilience and company growth. [48:01] Final thoughts and how to connect with Sergeant Q.