Speaking of Startups Episode 165: Chance Smith, Co-Founder of GoghNow

In our 165th episode of Speaking of Start-Ups, we meet up IN PERSON to Chance Smith Co-Founder of GoghNow. We were able to utilize the great podcasting studio at Tabbris - which continues to be an awesome spot for entrepreneurs and the entire start-up ecosystem. In our podcast today, Chance and I were able to dive into the key elements of their business - GoghNow. GoghNow is the app that brings musicians to your private space at the tap of the button. Learning the ropes from stints at Red Ventures and through talent acquisitions, Chance is using his love of music and people to transform the spaces they frequent. As with any start-up, they’ve grown, pivoted, and grown some more.  Now they are positioned to explode out of the Charlotte market onto bigger scenes through their attention to detail, customer service, and “just a piece of the pie”. Key takeaways from episode 165: How different jobs inspire and encourage different modes of personal and professional growth Turning beats into a sales generating machine Leveraging connections to grow your brand How collaboration expands ideas and possibilities Why travel broadens both your personal and business vision How studying your customer avatar AND behavior helps spawn new business ideas Using brand ambassadors to help scale Understanding your strengths and weaknesses to best allocate time and energy Handling the inevitable “no” When to push into new territory to expand your business Whether you’re interested in hearing more of your favorite musician or learning where to find them next, you’ll want to hear how Chance and his team are making that happen.   William Bissett is the owner of and an Investment Advisor Representative of Portus Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Portus Wealth Advisors. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener. Portus Wealth Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under applicable state and federal regulation or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests. Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.