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On this episode of The Real EQ Podcast, I sit down with my good friend, business partner, and mentor, Jonathan Cunningham, Founder & President of Xoana Millwork, a luxury millwork and consulting company transforming architectural dreams into reality across The Bahamas and beyond.

We dive deep into what real success looks like, how to handle challenges as your business grows, and why making mistakes fast might actually be your biggest advantage.

Jonathan shares powerful insights from his journey, from building one-of-a-kind furniture pieces to managing multimillion-dollar luxury projects, and how he’s mastered strategic thinking, leadership, and calm under pressure.

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, creative, or business leader, this episode will challenge how you define success and help you see that growth doesn’t come from easy seasons, it comes from learning how to ride the waves.

🎙️ Hosted by: Ethan “EQ” Quant
📍 Location: Lifestyles Digital Media Group Studio, Nassau, Bahamas

00:00 – Welcome to The Real EQ Podcast
00:20 – How this set came together
01:00 – Introducing Jonathan Cunningham of Zana Millwork
02:00 – Redefining success beyond money
04:30 – How to measure progress through mistakes
06:10 – The #1 reason people fail in business
08:00 – Riding the waves of entrepreneurship
10:15 – Scaling up: bigger goals, bigger problems
13:00 – Why making mistakes faster is the key to growth
15:00 – How to build a team that takes ownership
17:20 – Mistakes that matter vs. ones that don’t
19:00 – The myth of “entrepreneurial freedom”
21:00 – Who shouldn’t be an entrepreneur
22:30 – Getting employees to think like owners
25:00 – Leading through reframing and communication
26:40 – How to stay calm under pressure
28:00 – Strategic thinking: your next five moves
29:50 – The secret to better communication and leadership
31:00 – EQ’s personal reflection and gratitude
32:40 – Final takeaway: success is about understanding, not perfection


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