Episode
How To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal
34:12
Published: Tue Mar 07 2023
Description
Want to go fast? Go alone. Want to go far? Go together.Most entrepreneurs aren’t lone wolves. Founders like Jeff Rosenthal know that the greatest ventures come with partners, mentors, and communities.Being enthusiastic, generous, and kind attracts people who want to help—and together you can accomplish the unreasonable. This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Jeff and his work check out: https://summit.co/https://summitimpact.org/
Chapters
Jeff Rosenthal, founder of Summit Series, discusses the entrepreneurial spirit and how having a side hustle can make you an entrepreneur.
00:00 - 01:14 (01:14)
Summary
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.
EpisodeHow To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The distinction between small business owners and entrepreneurs is that small business owners own businesses while entrepreneurs solve problems.
01:14 - 07:19 (06:04)
Summary
The distinction between small business owners and entrepreneurs is that small business owners own businesses while entrepreneurs solve problems. While the market may decide the success of a business, the pressures of short term gains and human greed can sometimes overwhelm ethical considerations.
EpisodeHow To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The founder emphasizes the importance of having a partner who will call you out on bad ideas and shares their focus on doing one thing right instead of trying to pursue multiple strategies.
07:19 - 14:42 (07:22)
Summary
The founder emphasizes the importance of having a partner who will call you out on bad ideas and shares their focus on doing one thing right instead of trying to pursue multiple strategies.
EpisodeHow To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In this podcast, the speaker describes the importance of finding a mentor to learn from, picking the right people to work alongside, and taking on challenging but less glamorous accounts to build one's skill set in order to achieve success.
14:42 - 21:20 (06:37)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker describes the importance of finding a mentor to learn from, picking the right people to work alongside, and taking on challenging but less glamorous accounts to build one's skill set in order to achieve success.
EpisodeHow To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The key to successful introductions is to think of it as a game of trades and not expect equal giving from your friends.
21:20 - 26:52 (05:32)
Summary
The key to successful introductions is to think of it as a game of trades and not expect equal giving from your friends. It’s also important to adhere to your ethical and moral compass when making introductions.
EpisodeHow To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The idea of speaking your truth and being enthusiastic about something that is bigger than yourself is discussed in this podcast.
26:52 - 32:34 (05:42)
Summary
The idea of speaking your truth and being enthusiastic about something that is bigger than yourself is discussed in this podcast. Connecting to your past can help you make better decisions in the future.
EpisodeHow To Be An Entrepreneur with Jeff Rosenthal
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast emphasizes the importance of collective action to bring about change, as small groups of determined individuals can make a significant impact on the world.
32:34 - 34:02 (01:28)
Summary
This podcast emphasizes the importance of collective action to bring about change, as small groups of determined individuals can make a significant impact on the world. It also briefly mentions the Optimism Library, where one can access leadership and culture classes, and encourages listeners to subscribe for more podcasts.