Entrepreneurship & Media - Seth Denson - Head of Benefits - Acrisure
Jul 26, 2022
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Seth Denson, Head of Benefits for Acrisure, shares his journey as an entrepreneur and business analyst for news outlets. Topics include personal branding, overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship, transitioning from radio to TV, and future visions in AI within the insurance sector.
Entrepreneurs execute dreams and have their own, find personal relevance in work, embrace challenges in entrepreneurship
Deep dives
Focus on Individual Motivation and Purpose in Work
Encouragement to understand personal motivations and purpose in work, emphasizing the importance of individual relevance and fulfillment. Acknowledging the need for a job and paycheck, the emphasis is on finding the 'why' in life and aligning it with work to achieve a sense of relevance and significance. The idea of renting one's brand over 'renting' an organization's brand is highlighted as a crucial perspective in human-centric business engagements.
Power of Continuous Learning and Adaptation in Entrepreneurship
Exploration of personal entrepreneurship journey emphasizing the value of continuous learning, adaptation, and perseverance in facing challenges. Discussion includes the transformation from seeking job security to venturing into entrepreneurship, driven by personal conviction and values. Insights on the importance of overcoming failures, learning from mistakes, and maintaining consistency in entrepreneurial endeavors are shared.
Transition from Employee to Entrepreneurial Mindset
Insights into the shift from an employee to an entrepreneurial mindset, reflecting on personal experiences and decisions that led to pursuing entrepreneurship. Acknowledgment of the internal drive to step out of comfort zones, face failures, and embrace challenges inherent in entrepreneurial endeavors. Emphasizing the importance of taking calculated risks, seeking continuous growth, and fostering enthusiasm within oneself.
Embracing Preparation, Knowledge, and Confidence for Personal Growth
Advocacy for embracing preparation, knowledge acquisition, and confidence building in personal growth and professional development. Stress on the significance of preparation in fostering confidence, knowledge gaining, and enthusiasm in various pursuits. The importance of consistent learning, evolving, and adapting to enhance personal skills, credibility, and proficiency in professional engagements.
Role of Media Exposure and Expertise in Business Enhancement
Highlighting the correlation between media exposure, expertise display, and business enhancement, focusing on leveraging media platforms for professional growth. Emphasizing the transformational impact of media engagements in elevating credibility, expanding knowledge base, and enhancing market visibility. Insights on utilizing media opportunities to amplify personal brand, drive business credibility, and establish expertise in a competitive business landscape.
There are people that have dreams. There are people that execute dreams that other people have. Few people get to do both. Those people are entrepreneurs. That’s the core message that Seth Denson, Head of Benefits for Acrisure, delivered on Episode 55 of the “Self-Funded with Spencer” podcast. In this episode we discussed his successful journey as an entrepreneur, as well as his second career as a business analyst for some of the largest news outlets in America. I’m grateful to call Seth a friend, and honored to feature his story on my podcast.
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