Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1115: How this entrepreneur is enhancing the sports betting industry through CONTENT CREATION and startup principles w/ Jared Lee
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, sports betting, and web-based business growth with Jared Lee, the founder of LetMeBet.com. Jared’s journey from corporate engineer to tech entrepreneur is a masterclass in executing ideas, leveraging SEO, and building a thriving content-driven business. He shares his insights on breaking into a rapidly evolving industry, the importance of iteration, and why betting on yourself is the smartest move you can make.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a sports betting enthusiast, or someone looking to scale an online business, Jared’s story and strategies will inspire you to take action.
💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business
🚀 Why execution matters more than ideas—and how to take action on yours
🔎 How Jared used SEO to drive traffic and build LetMeBet.com into an industry authority
📊 The key metrics and tools that drive growth in a content-based business
📈 How to enter and scale in an emerging market (before it’s too saturated!)
🛠️ The role of AI in content creation, web development, and automation
🎯 Why making strategic sacrifices is essential for long-term success
💡 How poker taught Jared to take calculated risks in business
📝 About Jared Lee
Jared Lee is a sports betting and fantasy sports industry educator and founder of LetMeBet.com. He has been involved in software engineering and web development for almost 15 years.
Jared studied mechanical and computer engineering at the University of Maryland. He started his career as a systems engineer working in the corporate world and has always had a passion for hardcore software engineering.
Growing up in Buffalo, Jared has been a die-hard Bills fan all his life. He has also been an avid fan of poker since he was young and is generally a fan of all types of card games.
When not writing blog posts or code for LetMeBet.com, Jared spends most of his time with his family and friends, his highly energetic border collie, snowboarding, or playing in his local flag football league.
🎯 Jared’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
"Your first venture may not succeed, but the wisdom you gain is invaluable. Keep iterating, keep learning, and keep betting on yourself."
💡 Key Takeaways from Jared's Advice:
✔ Be willing to experiment and iterate—your first idea isn't always the best one
✔ Focus on long-term growth over short-term gains
✔ Don’t fear failure—it’s a stepping stone to bigger success
📢 Memorable Quotes
💬 “Ideas are worthless—execution is everything.” – Jared Lee
💬 “Entrepreneurship is a long game. If you’re only in it for quick wins, you’re setting yourself up for failure.” – Jared Lee
💬 “You don’t need permission to start—just take action and learn along the way.” – Jared Lee
💡 Actionable Takeaways
✅ If you're starting an online business, leverage SEO to attract organic traffic
✅ Focus on building a product or content hub that you would want to use
✅ Stay flexible—your business model may evolve over time, and that’s okay
✅ Learn to embrace strategic risk-taking (Jared's poker lessons apply to business!)
✅ Think in terms of years, not weeks—success compounds over time
🔗 Links & Resources