Harnessing Relational Capital for Business Success

This chapter explores the importance of building relationships and networking for those transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship. It emphasizes the power of interdepartmental collaboration and proactive outreach, showcasing how these connections can lead to valuable business opportunities and partnerships.

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#561 Longing to leave the corporate world once and for all? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Greg Wasserman to discuss the challenges and rewards of leaving a corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship. Greg emphasizes the importance of community and trust in the entrepreneurial journey, explaining how building relationships and asking questions can help you succeed. They dive into the discomfort that often comes with stepping away from the security of a 9-to-5 and highlight the power of faith in yourself to make it as an entrepreneur. Greg shares valuable insights on how helping others and sharing knowledge can lead to mutual success, and encourages listeners to take action, learn from setbacks, and continue moving forward. Don’t miss out on Greg’s wisdom about building a business, taking risks, and connecting with others in the entrepreneurial community!

(Original Air Date - 1/17/25)

What we discuss with Greg:

+ Building trust through community

+ Human nature to collaborate in business

+ Entrepreneurs helping and sharing knowledge

+ Managing discomfort in leaving a corporate job

+ Faith in self for entrepreneurial success

+ Importance of taking action

+ Learning from setbacks and failures

+ Entrepreneurship as a journey of improvement

+ Sharing knowledge without fear

+ Relationships and time in entrepreneurship