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.
Julisa Prado shares three lessons from running a profitable self-funded business that has become the first of its kind in many spaces.
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.
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.
Learn how one or two people in a bedroom put threats to multi-million dollar companies with their creativity and nothing to lose, making millions of dollars by owning their own business.
The focusing question is "what's the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else is easier or unnecessary?". This question helps entrepreneurs to stay focused on the most important task and make the most out of their time.
The ability to tell a compelling narrative is one of the three key predictors of entrepreneurial success, along with grit and bias to action. A strong narrative can attract top talent and investors, and it is a skill that can be developed with practice.
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 only difference between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs is that entrepreneurs put up the money, while intrapreneurs are employees within a company who innovate and take risks. It's important to determine how you want to create your wealth and decide who you want to be before choosing between the two.
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.
Leaving school at age 15, Richard Branson set out to make a difference in the world by creating a magazine that addressed important issues of the time, after being inspired by setting up a student advisory center. The center helped people with various problems such as venereal diseases, the gay population, psychiatric advice, and suicidal or mental disorders.
The speaker expresses the difficulty of running a successful business and references the struggles that other entrepreneurs have faced.
The speaker reflects on the entrepreneurial spirit in Silicon Valley, highlighting the desire to help and the basic human connection that drives individuals to pursue their dreams, despite criticism.
The speaker shares a story of an individual who was committed to growing their business and waking up early every day to work towards their goals, as well as inspiring others to pursue their own entrepreneurial dreams.
The key to entrepreneurship is to learn the right lesson from a circumstance or instance. Identifying why a certain behavior is being punished allows for the opportunity to fix it, rather than making broad assumptions like all sales guys are bad.
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.
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.
A group of entrepreneurs plan to use a beached cruise ship, the Pacific Dawn, to start selling sea pods and form a sea town around it. They intend to fund the project through the creation and sale of more sea pods.
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.
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.
Many business owners believe that in order to scale or grow their business, they must sacrifice their personal life, including time with family. However, with proper balance and time management, it is possible to build a successful business while still prioritizing family time.
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.
The speaker reflects on growing up fast and taking on adult responsibilities at an early age, leading to an entrepreneurial mindset. They also discuss potential overthinking as a result of this experience.
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.
