Why Authenticity Beats People-Pleasing in Business | Reef Colman
Tue Feb 03 2026
What if the chaos you survived as a child was actually preparing you for entrepreneurial success? Reef Colman was smuggled into the US at age three, grew up in hardship, and discovered that his brain had created a âchemical screenshotâ that made chaos feel like home. In this raw conversation, he reveals how recognizing this pattern transformed his relationships and business approach, and he shares the pivotal moment when both a toxic relationship and a business betrayal collided, forcing him to ask the hardest question: what choices did I make that got me here? This isnât just another success story, itâs a masterclass in radical self-accountability and the relationship with self that must come before all others.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
01:02 Reef Colmanâs Back Story
08:30 Building His Agency through His Experiences
13:57 Reefâs Mission Statements
18:52 âSelflessly Selfish and Selfishly Selflessâ
23:27 The Concept of Consciousness
28:56 Letting Children Experience Hardships
30:59 Importance of Taking Ownership
40:05 Journey to Authenticity
59:09 Most Important Relationship is the Relationship with Self
1:05:19 Reefâs Entrepreneurial Journey
1:10:56 Leadership Styles (Private vs. Public Sectors)
1:16:29 Business Models and Work Cultures in Different Countries
1:23:05 Connect with Reef
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What if the chaos you survived as a child was actually preparing you for entrepreneurial success? Reef Colman was smuggled into the US at age three, grew up in hardship, and discovered that his brain had created a âchemical screenshotâ that made chaos feel like home. In this raw conversation, he reveals how recognizing this pattern transformed his relationships and business approach, and he shares the pivotal moment when both a toxic relationship and a business betrayal collided, forcing him to ask the hardest question: what choices did I make that got me here? This isnât just another success story, itâs a masterclass in radical self-accountability and the relationship with self that must come before all others. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you! Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Reef Colman Website: https://bit.ly/45Idng1 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4a6s65F Instagram: https://bit.ly/4teDchR Facebook: https://bit.ly/3NLtDH5 X.com: https://bit.ly/3ZMLqQI LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4qjFPwf Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:02 Reef Colmanâs Back Story 08:30 Building His Agency through His Experiences 13:57 Reefâs Mission Statements 18:52 âSelflessly Selfish and Selfishly Selflessâ 23:27 The Concept of Consciousness 28:56 Letting Children Experience Hardships 30:59 Importance of Taking Ownership 40:05 Journey to Authenticity 59:09 Most Important Relationship is the Relationship with Self 1:05:19 Reefâs Entrepreneurial Journey 1:10:56 Leadership Styles (Private vs. Public Sectors) 1:16:29 Business Models and Work Cultures in Different Countries 1:23:05 Connect with Reef Watch the âDavid Guttman Podcastâ every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the âDavid Guttman Podcastâ on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ââhttps://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v