Beyond A Million 139: Peter Shankman Made THIS His Entrepreneurial Superpower - Here's How
Did you know that people with ADHD make for great entrepreneurs?
Today, Brad Weimert sits down with Peter Shankman, a pioneering entrepreneur best known for founding HARO (Help a Reporter Out), to discuss how embracing neurodiversity in the workforce can unlock untapped potential in any business.
Peter opens up about his experience living with ADHD, how it became his entrepreneurial superpower, and why he believes neurodiversity is crucial in today's workforce.
Brad and Peter also share some actionable insights on starting a business from scratch with minimal resources, the importance of simplicity, and how to leverage unique cognitive traits for success.
Tune in!
Key Takeaways:
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00:00 Intro
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01:38 Peter's first business ventures
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05:48 Letting other people talk
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09:24 Launching his first agency
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16:24 HARO explained
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20:36 Peter’s ventures after HARO
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23:37 What is neurodiversity?
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26:48 The parallels between ADHD and entrepreneurship
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29:12 How to decide what to focus on
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30:25 Why there are more ADHD diagnoses
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38:05 Navigating ADHD
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43:10 Having a neurodiverse workforce
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47:33 Quickfire
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49:21 Outro
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