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.
In this podcast episode, the speaker shares his experience of how he believed in himself to raise money and quit his job to be an entrepreneur, and how the Enron bankruptcy taught him the importance of financial planning. He also shares his method to develop a winner mindset for running the New York Marathon.
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.
Entrepreneur and marketing guru, Gary Vee, reflects on his past and competitive nature. After shedding light on some misconceptions about his life, he opens up about his fear of losing and discusses how it has fueled his drive and success.
A man is attempting to make $1 million in four months by having everyone chip in $10. This venture is likely to raise some eyebrows.
The idea of promoting rational objective outcomes, while engaging people to think about social issues in a positive way, has the potential to be a powerful driving force for change, however, achieving this is likely to require changes within government regulations. Entrepreneurs can consider decentralization as the key feature to realize the end game of expanding their businesses.
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.
Shark Tank's purpose is to inspire kids to start businesses. Through accessible means, the show motivates young children to develop entrepreneurial skills and make money.
Brian Scudamore recounts his journey from quitting his accounting job at Ernst and Young to starting his own junk removal company, and how it led to eventually founding O2E Brands, the parent company of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and other home service brands.
The speaker discusses their financial journey, including their starting salary before becoming an entrepreneur.
The speaker discusses the challenges of running a business while also juggling family responsibilities such as birthday parties, volunteer work and sick children. They also express their desire for their company to set a new standard for modern enterprise software.
Mike turned down numerous scholarship offers from prestigious universities, including MIT, to become an entrepreneur. He started a multimillion-dollar company specializing in email technology solutions, and chose to pursue his passion for software instead of attending graduate school.
The speaker expresses the difficulty of running a successful business and references the struggles that other entrepreneurs have faced.
The fear of the unknown and the potential of failure can hold people back, but successful entrepreneurs tend to have a tolerance for risk that serves them in the long run.
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS, discusses his journey building a successful business that has given away over 60 million pairs of shoes to those in need. He shares insights on finding purpose through experimentation and overcoming fears in this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show.
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.
The speaker shares a technique for managing overwhelming feelings of productivity pressure: draw a line down the center of a page and write down things you hate and things you love. He believes that this will make it easier for entrepreneurs to focus on what they truly want to accomplish.
The speaker shares his experience in growing his business for the past three years, the legacy issues he encountered in the process, and his decision to step back and focus on building the business he wants.
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.
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.
The co-founder and CEO of The Motley Fool, Tom Gardner, speaks about the impact of reading letters and notes of successful entrepreneurs like Henry Royce, who left behind meticulous notes for his company and how studying them can help in learning from them.
Entrepreneur Billions on balancing his true passion of building and selling companies, with his mainstream persona as a television personality, plus introducing his plant-based snack food company Outstanding Foods.
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 various entrepreneurial ideas they have had for opening businesses in their neighborhood, including a cupcake shop and a hot dog cart.
