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Founder's Journal

Why Personal Holding Companies are the Hottest Trend

Sep 22, 2023
16:08
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Exploring the concept of personal holding companies and their recent popularity. Discussing trends like work-life balance, self-actualization, and modularization of companies. Exploring trends in entrepreneurship including generative AI, bootstrapped giants, and the growth of marketplaces. Tackling risks of product and talent scarcity, strategy of taking it slow, and expertise in audience building and CEO coaching.
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Quick takeaways

  • Personal holding companies allow entrepreneurs to optimize their time and energy for activities they enjoy.
  • The rise of personal holding companies is influenced by trends of lifestyle optimization, modularity in business, and a shift away from venture-backed businesses.

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Personal Holding Companies: Portfolio of Active Businesses

A growing trend among entrepreneurs is the rise of personal holding companies, where individuals have portfolios of actively running businesses. This trend is exemplified by entrepreneurs like Hunter Hammonds and Sean Purie, who have built and owned multiple businesses under their personal holding companies. The concept of a personal holding company can be seen as viewing oneself as a product, with a number of businesses as customers. By building personal holding companies, entrepreneurs can optimize their time and energy for activities they enjoy, such as ideation, creative thinking, and coaching founders.

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