Episode
Entrepreneurship with Helene and Seth Godin
35:04
Published: Mon Jul 06 2020
Description
An entrepreneur is not what most people think…that’s what I discussed with marketing guru and serial entrepreneur Seth Godin and his entrepreneur wife, Helene. I learned a lot and I laughed a lot, I really do love them. This is... A Bit of Optimism YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/
Chapters
The podcast discusses the significance of entrepreneurship in modern society and how it contributes to solving problems in building a better world.
00:00 - 03:38 (03:38)
Summary
The podcast discusses the significance of entrepreneurship in modern society and how it contributes to solving problems in building a better world. Seth Godin, the popular author of multiple business books, shares his insights being an entrepreneur himself.
EpisodeEntrepreneurship with Helene and Seth Godin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Idea theft drives change as people perceive a marketplace for successful ideas, and it can lead to a renewed focus on injustice and the Black Lives Matter movement.
03:38 - 08:35 (04:57)
Summary
Idea theft drives change as people perceive a marketplace for successful ideas, and it can lead to a renewed focus on injustice and the Black Lives Matter movement. Entrepreneurs' lives are balanced, but they also face the threat of having their ideas stolen.
EpisodeEntrepreneurship with Helene and Seth Godin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The overuse of mass layoffs in modern corporations makes it risky to work in them, as they are not run based on meritocracy.
08:35 - 14:11 (05:35)
Summary
The overuse of mass layoffs in modern corporations makes it risky to work in them, as they are not run based on meritocracy. Successful entrepreneurs do not view themselves as taking risks, but there is a distinction between social entrepreneurs and business entrepreneurs, with the former aiming to contribute to a cause while the latter aims for profit.
EpisodeEntrepreneurship with Helene and Seth Godin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Jacqueline Novogratz, the Founder, and CEO of Acumen joins Guy Raz on the How I Built This podcast to discuss their social entrepreneurship model, which involves sharing their successes and failures with the larger social change community.
14:12 - 20:02 (05:50)
Summary
Jacqueline Novogratz, the Founder, and CEO of Acumen joins Guy Raz on the How I Built This podcast to discuss their social entrepreneurship model, which involves sharing their successes and failures with the larger social change community.
EpisodeEntrepreneurship with Helene and Seth Godin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The distinction between work and personal life can be blurred, and affecting change at grassroots level can be more powerful than making changes at the high level.
20:02 - 26:03 (06:01)
Summary
The distinction between work and personal life can be blurred, and affecting change at grassroots level can be more powerful than making changes at the high level. This is similar to how wearing seat belts became normalized through grassroots conversations, rather than top-down mandates.
EpisodeEntrepreneurship with Helene and Seth Godin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The rise of self-marketing has led to the idea that individuals must create an appealing image of themselves to achieve success, whether in dating or entrepreneurship, and has changed the landscape of traditional marketing.
26:03 - 30:34 (04:31)
Summary
The rise of self-marketing has led to the idea that individuals must create an appealing image of themselves to achieve success, whether in dating or entrepreneurship, and has changed the landscape of traditional marketing.
EpisodeEntrepreneurship with Helene and Seth Godin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast episode talks about the concept of social movements, gluten-free baked goods, and TED talks.
30:34 - 33:49 (03:14)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about the concept of social movements, gluten-free baked goods, and TED talks. Different people want different things, and the lesson for a social movement is to not try and change the world.
EpisodeEntrepreneurship with Helene and Seth Godin
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The podcast discusses remarkable leaders who have the courage to take risks and create understanding.
33:49 - 34:56 (01:06)
Summary
The podcast discusses remarkable leaders who have the courage to take risks and create understanding. The hosts also recommend the Coconut Cloud Cake from By The Way bakery in New York City.