ChooseFI 455 | Creating Your Entrepreneurial Flywheel | Nathan Barry
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Sep 18, 2023 
Nathan Barry, Founder of ConvertKit, discusses his entrepreneurial journey and the importance of skill stacking, trial and error, and personal growth. He emphasizes the power of consistency, shows how to create an entrepreneurial flywheel, and highlights the value of money and time. The chapter descriptions include building ConvertKit, spending money on experiences, finding your unique angle, the importance of consistency, the power of compounding, and the golden age of entrepreneurship.
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ConvertKit's 10-Year Growth
- Nathan Barry reflected on ConvertKit's growth after 10 years.
- Seeing authors using his platform made him realize its impact.
Early Financial Influences
- Nathan Barry's early financial anxieties stemmed from childhood experiences with money scarcity.
- This led him to prioritize increasing income over reducing expenses, inspired by Mr. Money Mustache and Chris Guillebeau.
Financial Stability for Entrepreneurs
- New entrepreneurs should prioritize financial stability to reduce stress and enable risk-taking.
- Overlapping income streams, like maintaining a job while building a side hustle, provides a safety net.