The culture of entrepreneurship is celebrated in the US in a way that it isn't in other countries. This culture allows young entrepreneurs to be taken seriously and gives them opportunities to grow their businesses.
In this podcast, the host discusses the unique heart of cuttlefish as well as his Instagram post soliciting questions about personal and work topics.
Julisa Prado shares three lessons from running a profitable self-funded business that has become the first of its kind in many spaces.
Jeff Rosenthal, founder of Summit Series, discusses the entrepreneurial spirit and how having a side hustle can make you an entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of enthusiasm and optimism when pursuing unreasonable goals.
The speaker faced numerous issues while trying to start an app and meeting an attorney, however, they believe that obstacles are a form of support from the universe.
The importance of unconventional business practices, capping your downside while leaving your upside unlimited, and avoiding competition through innovative means are some of the key lessons that can be learned from Felix Dennis' book "How to Get Rich".
The speaker recalls meeting someone with an idea called 'Hurt Burt' and discusses his own future ideas, but is currently workshopping them.
Andrew discusses the prevalence of hacking and the importance of being aware of and prepared for online attacks. He also shares his insight on the decision to hire the first employees and his personal coping mechanisms for the stress of running a business during turbulent times.
To raise money in this environment, you need at least three or four great metrics and none that are dangerous. Companies that made great returns in moments of true dislocation, like Apollo or Blackstone, were the barbarians at the gates.
Sophia Amoruso shares the story of how she went from selling vintage clothes on eBay to building a multi-million dollar company, Nasty Gal.
The United States applauds entrepreneurs and believes in second chances without punishing people for the rest of their lives for failure or past mistakes. The last 20 years saw anemic growth in the country and left behind too many people.
The speaker shares her experience of managing anxiety, staying grounded and aligning decisions with one's values as a female entrepreneur in a biased business world.
The speaker discusses the importance of self-awareness in self-development, and how it applies to entrepreneurship. He encourages listeners to focus on their own unique strengths and not just copy others.
The lack of challenging education in his high school led this founder to teaching himself DSLR photography in his spare time. Ultimately, attending startup school paved the way for him to launch his own company.
The speaker expresses the difficulty of running a successful business and references the struggles that other entrepreneurs have faced.
The speaker borrowed $600 to buy equipment and inventory to create his first business, selling miniature picture frames to stores like TGNY. The frames were basic knickknacks for people to turn into craft projects.
The speaker encourages entrepreneurs to learn factual information and stay updated with modern practices to empower and propel themselves towards success. They criticize the idea of “building back new” and suggest looking for global best practices to move forward.
As an entrepreneur, it's crucial to know what your biggest challenge is and to do the right thing at the right time. One of the biggest challenges for business owners is figuring out what that is.
A former special operations Marine talks about his transition from military life to the business world, and how the team mindset of the military is applicable to entrepreneurship.
The podcast host shares a story about his grandfather and his brother coming up with an idea for a company called Trip Charge, which allowed customers to charge expenses while on a trip, but it's unclear whether it was successful or not.
Learn how to shift your mindset towards entrepreneurship by immersing yourself in a community of like-minded individuals and intentionally following social media accounts of successful business owners.
The hosts discuss their plans to start a printing business for local businesses in order to make more profit and avoid having to store a surplus of t-shirts in their house. They also discuss the idea that being angry is a choice, and therefore, no one else can truly make you happy.
Entrepreneurship should not be solely pursued for monetary gain, as the richest people in the world did not become wealthy by focusing solely on making money. Sticking to your zone of genius is essential for success as an entrepreneur.
This podcast episode explores the success of entrepreneur, Jihan Thompson, who runs two companies while also being a mommy blogger and novelist. The conversation touches upon topics such as the entertainment industry's underestimation of women and the privilege required to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.
When turning a hobby into a business, it can be difficult to handle unsupportive relatives and the challenges of dealing with regulations like HOA. It's important to stay focused on your goals and believe in yourself.
Simon Cowell discusses how trying to sell shows like American Idol and Got Talent and the hiccups he had to overcome actually led to changing the way business was done. He also talks about the importance of putting together a strong team for any production.
The speaker discusses various entrepreneurial ideas they have had for opening businesses in their neighborhood, including a cupcake shop and a hot dog cart.