Local businesses to start with NO startup costs

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Jul 3, 2024

Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, shares his insights on entrepreneurial success strategies. He discusses the crucial mindset required for thriving in business and offers tips to prevent burnout. The conversation emphasizes the advantages of being a multipreneur and explores how to tap into the growing trend of local shopping. Jonathan outlines unique startup ideas that require no initial investment, highlighting the community benefits and potential profitability for first-time founders. It's an inspiring dive into entrepreneurship!

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ADVICE

Burnout Prevention

To avoid burnout, work every day, focusing on the most productive hours.
Adjust work duration based on energy levels, even working for shorter periods.

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Simplified Productivity

Focus on a few key tasks daily instead of over-optimizing productivity systems.
Recognize that work, especially online, can be inherently enjoyable.

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The Non-System System

Wake up early, whatever that means for you, and identify three crucial daily tasks.
Complete those tasks and avoid burnout by not overworking.

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the mindset required for entrepreneurial success and we reveal two promising startup ideas. At the beginning of the episode, we discuss strategies to avoid burnout and my productivity system that maximizes efficiency. We explore the challenges of entrepreneurship and why it can be tough, sharing the benefits of being a multipreneur to address some these common stresses. Toward the end, we delve into how to leverage the growing trends of shopping local and the desire for a "third place" to build a couple of great businesses. We outline how to build these businesses and why they are ideal for first-time founders. Whether you're looking to start your first million-dollar business or are curious about entrepreneurial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don’t miss this essential guide to launching a successful startup!

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Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
02:28 How to deal with Burnout
22:44 When you should hire a CEO
26:23 Benefits of being a HoldCo Entrepreneur

35:59 The most difficult thing about entrepreneurship

39:45 Ideas vs Execution?

42:31 Startup Idea 1: Farmers Market Management Company

52:41 Startup Idea 2: Event Management as a Service