Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, remembers when actor-turned-entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds told him during a cover story interview. Of course, Jason’s heard many a memorable adage from many an entrepreneur in his line of work, some of them famous and others not known at all. But that line from Reynolds hit on something that he, as someone who’s spent much of his career studying them, finds integral to becoming a successful entrepreneur. 

“Especially for the kinds of people who are programmed to be entrepreneurs, they have a vision, they’re willing to push themselves into uncomfortable places, they’re students of the things that they’ve experienced — and they know what good looks like,” Jason says. “It’s hard to know what good looks like and know that you are not producing that good. And I also think it’s really, really valuable for that reason.”

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On this episode of The Anthony Sarandrea Show, Anthony and Jason talk about harnessing and applying that value. They also talk about where Jason sees the business and ethics of journalism headed, the importance of utilizing local press sources as a new entrepreneur, and how business owners can grow their brands.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why adaptability is the No. 1 most important quality Jason has seen in the entrepreneurs he’s studied over the years (7:20 )
• The importance of finding your “wouldn’t go back” moments (12:17 )
• Why it’s crucial to choose team members based on who you want to lose — and not just win — with, according to the advice he got from Maria Sharapova (4:38 )
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

“Failure is data. And as long as you're willing to see failure as data, then every experience has some value.”

— Jason Feifer

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How to Get Involved:

Anthony Sarandrea, the founder of SiteFlood, is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker known as a renowned customer and lead generator across the globe. 

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