032: Equity in Action: Big Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Portfolio Building

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Dec 14, 2023

LaSean Smith, a tech industry veteran turned entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey from big tech to launching his own micro company. He emphasizes skill stacking as a game changer for success and the need for agility in today's fast-paced market. LaSean dives into investment strategies focusing on audience engagement and automation for building brands. He also discusses the importance of stoic philosophy in entrepreneurship and prioritizing personal growth over societal validation, revealing how compounding can transform both personal and professional lives.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

From Candy Sales to Tech Leadership

02:31 • 32min

Unlocking Growth: The Role of Audience and Automation in Business

34:28 • 4min

Investment Strategies for Small Businesses

38:29 • 26min

Stoic Insights for Entrepreneurs

01:04:57 • 5min

Focusing on Personal Growth Over Status

01:10:23 • 2min

The Power of Compounding in Personal and Professional Growth

01:12:23 • 2min

Episode 32: Equity in Action: Big Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Portfolio Building

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In our latest episode, LaSean Smith shares his remarkable journey, starting from his experience in large tech companies to venturing out and establishing his own micro company. He candidly discusses the challenges and benefits of both paths, revealing sage advice that can help you carve your own path to success.

LaSean emphasizes the utmost importance of skill stacking, showcasing how combining different skills can lead to extraordinary outcomes. He advocates for moving fast, adapting with agility to the rapidly changing business landscape. Most importantly, LaSean underscores the significance of understanding the intricate financial and operational aspects of running a successful business.

But that's not all – LaSean Smith shares his investment thesis, honing in on audience and automation as pivotal drivers for conquering the market. He reveals his strategic approach to building a brand that captivates and resonates with the intended audience, offering transformative insights that can elevate your brand presence.

Concluding this enlightening episode, LaSean delves into his exciting future plans for his groundbreaking company, CAGR Investments. Passionate about supporting local businesses, he envisions an entrepreneurial ecosystem that nurtures innovation and fosters growth within communities.

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Connect with LaSean Smith

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laseansmith

CAGR Investments - https://cagr.com/

Books Mentioned

The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves by Matt Ridley - https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Optimist-Prosperity-Evolves-P-s/dp/0061452068

How Innovation Works: And Why it Flourishes in Freedom - https://www.amazon.com/How-Innovation-Works-Flourishes-Freedom/dp/B07Y8R2GV8

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