The Reboot Podcast #8 How Introspection Changed My Business - With Blaine Vess and Jerry Colonna
Jan 5, 2015
Blaine Vess, the CEO of StudyMode, shares his remarkable journey of turning a college project into a successful educational platform. He discusses a transformative year of introspection that involved coaching and therapy, helping him overcome personal barriers. Blaine emphasizes the paradox of entrepreneurship, revealing how letting go can lead to relief and growth. The conversation also touches on the importance of vulnerability in leadership and the power of shared stories among entrepreneurs to foster a supportive community.
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Dorm-Room Startup Turned Massive Traffic Engine
- Blaine Vess built StudyMode from his dorm room and grew it over 15 years into a 30-person company reaching 60–90M monthly users.
- He bootstrapped the company and stayed CEO for 15 years while iterating through trial and error.
Use Therapy And Coaching Together
- Work with both therapy and coaching to surface management blind spots and grow as a leader.
- Combine professional coaching with peer learning to accelerate personal and organizational improvement.
Adrenaline Fuels Unsustainable Hustle
- Adrenaline can feel like a drug that keeps founders on an unsustainable high.
- Recognizing that lets you consciously choose to slow down and enjoy life more.