The founder of Spanx and self-made billionaire Sara Blakely reveals her personal journey from selling fax machines to creating a billion-dollar company by pivoting her life and never giving up, all while being driven by her mission to empower women.
In this podcast, the host discusses the unique heart of cuttlefish as well as his Instagram post soliciting questions about personal and work topics.
The private sector and entrepreneurial economy are disrupting industries and making advancements while the government remains stultified and incompetent in implementing necessary infrastructure programs such as next-gen nuclear power stations, biomanufacturing, and large-scale 3D printing systems.
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 pressure of winning the "normal game" and not feeling financially secure was what led the speaker to start building a life raft. Despite having a decent car and house, he felt the need to create something of his own.
The speaker recalls meeting someone with an idea called 'Hurt Burt' and discusses his own future ideas, but is currently workshopping them.
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the importance of gross margin dollars and cash flow to pay bills in a business plan, and how some investors might not understand this concept. The speaker also praises investors who want to invest in good ideas and give entrepreneurs a chance.
Kevin Systrom, founder of Instagram, talks about the struggles that business people and entrepreneurs face and how the fear of failure is ever-present during the process of building something important.
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 co-founder of Reddit reflects on the importance of learning lessons the hard way and the value of having someone to take the heat in the early days of a startup.
A conversation about the importance of learning to code for entrepreneurs and the scale it can bring to a business. Having knowledge in web design and coding can help tremendously in outsourcing work and understanding the world of the internet.
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.
Despite receiving negative feedback from investors and experts in the field, the founder of a decentralized protocol believed in his idea and persevered in building a company around it.
The journey of a college freshman who went from a mediocre student to starting his own creative consulting business, helping small businesses with branding and marketing.
The speaker shares their admiration for a billionaire entrepreneur's ability to hyper-focus, hire the right people, and execute tasks to perfection, leading to their success. Despite their wealth, the speaker believes that the entrepreneur's focus is not solely on money but on building something great.
Chris Willett shares his experience and advice as a young business owner, and encourages listeners to connect with him on social media.
The speaker discusses finding her way towards entrepreneurship by observing successful business owners, feeling some degree of jealously towards their accomplishments and researching the right steps to take towards establishing her own business.
Former hockey player, Wayne Powers, started a shoe company with the help of Derek Jeter that focuses on providing comfortable and stylish shoes for everyday wear. Powers attributes his success in hockey to his sixth sense on the ice.
The speaker talks about how entrepreneurship can become a new addiction after experiencing a lack of purpose in life, and how he found a new sense of fulfillment in building a business.
This podcast episode explores the business and entrepreneurial insights of Bob Noyce, a pioneer in the technology industry who paved the way for future generations of entrepreneurs.
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.
Starting a business takes time and a lot of effort, so aspiring entrepreneurs must be prepared to work hard for the next three to five years to make it successful. Many people expect quick success nowadays, but it's important to remember that running a business requires patience and persistence.
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.
The speaker discusses curation of ideas and entrepreneurs, funding profitable companies, and the importance of finding the right timing and market for success in entrepreneurship.
The speaker discusses various entrepreneurial ideas they have had for opening businesses in their neighborhood, including a cupcake shop and a hot dog cart.
