33: Lessons from an Entrepreneur with Sam Meldrum

Dec 21, 2023

Entrepreneur Sam Meldrum delves deep into Steve's entrepreneurial journey, discussing topics such as starting a business in an economic downturn, customer value proposition and goal setting, pursuing big goals, building trust and a strong company culture, the potential of AI in business, lessons learned from adversity, and the importance of resilience.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Starting a Business in an Economic Downturn

01:45 • 12min

Customer Value Proposition, Goal Setting, and Measuring Strategies

14:03 • 3min

Getting Started and Pursuing Big Goals

16:41 • 8min

The Importance of Building Trust and a Strong Company Culture

25:11 • 13min

Lessons Learned and Finding Strength in Adversity

38:15 • 4min

Gratitude, Resilience, and Future Plans

42:10 • 2min

Steve finds himself in the hot seat as his good friend, Sam Meldrum, takes the opportunity to delve deep into Steve's entrepreneurial journey. Titled "Lessons from an Entrepreneur," this conversation goes beyond the surface-level discussions and explores the critical aspects of getting started in business, crafting effective strategies, mastering finance, and embracing the potential of technology and AI. As Sam skillfully navigates the conversation, he extracts invaluable insights from Steve, highlighting the importance of instilling accountability and resilience to achieve success in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Join Steve and Sam as they engage in a thought-provoking dialogue that will leave aspiring entrepreneurs inspired and equipped with practical knowledge to embark on their own entrepreneurial adventures.

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