232: Andrew McIntosh — First-Generation Entrepreneurs

Andrew McIntosh is a first-gen entrepreneur. And so am I. And we both needed help along the way. From building a sustainable and inclusive community for first-gen entrepreneurs to discussing the power of business coaching and growth mindset, you'll gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship without a safety net. Learn from a successful underdog's story and get inspired to take your own entrepreneurial journey to the next level. No matter what your parents say.

Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrew_drives

The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/andrew-mcintosh-first-generation-entrepreneurs/

The podcast episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e49eaaa6

The video: https://youtu.be/Iez5Qcz6JOs

You'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com

Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast

Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter

My book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/

My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/

My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.com

This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com! Go to http://try.acquire.com/arvid/ to get started with making sure you run a sellable business.

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (02:08) - Learning by doing by making mistakes.
• (06:04) - The importance of having a support network.
• (10:43) - Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster.
• (14:07) - Have you always been crazy or is this a new development?
• (20:41) - Coaching vs. coaching.
• (24:28) - Building a digital community that is asynchronous.
• (28:19) - Community building and accountability in business.
• (32:47) - Entrepreneurship starts with a community.
• (37:35) - Share your wins and losses.
• (42:20) - Entrepreneurship as a vehicle for freedom.
• (49:35) - Getting people to the point where they graduate.
• (52:41) - The importance of sharing your story and building a community.