EP.95: My Most Raw Business Mistakes & The Lessons That Changed Everything | The Ambitious Podcast
Description
In this episode of Ambitious, I reveal how I built a seven-figure business in 18 months, despite stumbling into comfort zones and facing major setbacks. I open up about my struggles with imposter syndrome, financial missteps, and the importance of respecting the process in building a successful venture. From hiring mistakes and investment regrets to launch failures and overcoming crises, I share the critical lessons I learned. We also discuss marketing strategies, team operations, and the importance of genuine mentorship. Tune in to hear my reflections and actionable insights you can apply to your own entrepreneurial journey.
00:44 Introduction
03:07 Money and Investments: Hard Lessons Learned
20:58 Team and Operations: Managing and Auditing
35:49 Marketing and Messaging: Finding Focus
41:19 The Coldness of a Personal Brand
41:46 Balancing Personal Connection in Content
48:34 Adapting to Audience Changes
49:42 Learning from Launch Failures
56:41 Vision vs. Process in Business
01:03:05 The Reality of Mentorship
01:10:07 Reflecting on Failures and Lessons
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