Inter:views | Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck
Laurent Notin
100% of Entrepreneurs will eventually be the bottleneck in their business. Not just once, but several times!
The hardest bit? Identifying you're being one. The easy bit? Getting out of it. And that's all about awareness.
This podcast is dedicated to getting you unstuck as an entrepreneur. In each episode, I invite seasoned entrepreneurs to speak candidly about how they overcame being the bottleneck in their business.
I don't just hype up their success. I ask the questions you want the answers to but wouldn't dare ask!
By listening to these episodes, you'll discover what it means to be a bottleneck, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to get out of it.
This isn't fluff. We dive deep, get under the hood, and learn what it really takes to blast through the bottlenecks and scale a business.
Join me every week; subscribe now.
How much of the bottleneck in your business are you? Take the Bottleneck Index scorecard to find out https://www.laurentnotin.com/the-bottleneck-index
The hardest bit? Identifying you're being one. The easy bit? Getting out of it. And that's all about awareness.
This podcast is dedicated to getting you unstuck as an entrepreneur. In each episode, I invite seasoned entrepreneurs to speak candidly about how they overcame being the bottleneck in their business.
I don't just hype up their success. I ask the questions you want the answers to but wouldn't dare ask!
By listening to these episodes, you'll discover what it means to be a bottleneck, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to get out of it.
This isn't fluff. We dive deep, get under the hood, and learn what it really takes to blast through the bottlenecks and scale a business.
Join me every week; subscribe now.
How much of the bottleneck in your business are you? Take the Bottleneck Index scorecard to find out https://www.laurentnotin.com/the-bottleneck-index
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Apr 6, 2021 • 35min
Inter:views 54 | Olga Zinovyeva | Elementaree | Russia
Entrepreneurs Sell The Future Olga is an entrepreneur in a country where entrepreneurship is not the norm. She recognizes that her journey to find the right product market fit has been hectic: 2 years, 3 to 5 major pivots along the way, but she did manage to raise 5m USD in 2020 for her company Elementaree. Olga also shares her tips to stay motivated, and most of all, give very valuable and practical insights on how to successfully raise money. A notebook and a pen is what you need. Get in touch with Olga: olga@elementaree.ru This episode is brought to you by Impulse 4 Women.
Mar 30, 2021 • 33min
Inter:views 53 | Liam Norval | Posh Cockney | UK
Look After Yourself I've said it before: How can you take care of your business if you don't take care of yourself first? Perhaps you'll believe Liam Norval, former professional football player turned entrepreneur with Posh Cockney. We're getting personal on this episode as Liam tells us about his journey towards becoming an entrepreneur, where "everyday was a hangover." He talks about self-care and how it benefits entrepreneurs, the importance of finding the right balance in life (there's more to life than just work), and he shares practical tips that can actually make you a better entrepreneur. Find a quiet place and just tune-in. Words of wisdom. Get in touch with Liam: liam.norval@poshcockney.co.uk
Mar 23, 2021 • 33min
Inter:views 52 | Sofia Pohls | Finders Seekers | Finland
Start Before You're Ready I launched Inter:views more than a year ago and I'm still fascinated by the conversations I have. Here's another great chat with Sofia Pohls, co-Founder and CEO of Finders Seekers. She describes her funny journey towards becoming an entrepreneur. We also talk about how to build winning teams, how to recruit the right people, why entrepreneurship is a path to self-awareness and she shares her best leadership lessons. Listen and learn. I know I did. Get in touch with Sofia: sofia@findersseekers.io
Mar 16, 2021 • 37min
Inter:views 50 | Dom Einhorn | UniQorn | France
Be Client Fit, Not VC Fit At the age of 23, Dom started his 1st digital marketing agency in the USA, at a time when Internet was called the information superhighway and the bill was up to 8,000US$ per month! Fast forward to today, he's the Founder and CEO of UniQorn Incubator-Accelerator, as well as the Start-up Super Cup, and has a lot of entrepreneurial insights to share. He tells us about the qualities entrepreneurs must possess, what are the start-up do's and don'ts (hint: sales), how to balance your team out, and why there's a disconnect between the VC and the start-up worlds. If you're serious about entrepreneurship, definitely a must listen. Contact Dom: dom@uniqornincubator.com
Mar 2, 2021 • 35min
Inter:views 50 | Sean Carnegie | Radioville | UK
There's No Shame In Asking For Help Sean's journey to entrepreneurship is interesting. 20 years ago he started working at Radioville a bit by chance, became a shareholder years later and ended up buying the business in 2018. Sean shares his struggles moving from a technician to an entrepreneur running a business, and how he's been smartly addressing them. We also talk about the benefits of building an ecosystem with strategic partners around you and why there's no shame in asking for help. Get in touch with Sean: Sean@radioville.co.uk ---------------------------- I'm passionate about entrepreneurship and great ideas. I created Inter:views to give a voice to entrepreneurs and crack the entrepreneurship code. Find out more about me.
Feb 23, 2021 • 39min
Inter:views 49 | Alicia Butler Pierre | Equilibria Inc. | USA
You Cannot Thrive In Chaos Entrepreneurship is Alicia's way to use her natural skills and abilities. She's very good at organizing and she decided to make a business out of it, Equilibria Inc. In this episode, we talk a lot about a neglected topic: business infrastructure, how to move from being messy to being organized. We also cover the importance of trusting your instincts, listening to your customers and how to plan a business selling strategy. Get in touch with Alicia: apierre@eqbsystems.com
Feb 16, 2021 • 33min
Inter:views 48 | Special Episode
Decoding Entrepreneurship Inter:views was created to crack the entrepreneurship code. It's time to decode it a little. I’ve analyzed what my guests said, compiled their best practices and best quotes. In this episode I share 5 common elements that play a major role in doing entrepreneurship the right way. Extra valuable content. Be ready to take notes.
Feb 9, 2021 • 34min
Inter:views 47 | Sarah Selhi | SpaceiShare | Canada
Persistence Is Key How many times have you thought about quitting being an entrepreneur? The thought has crossed Sarah Selhi's mind several times. She is the CEO and founder of SpaceiShare (https://www.spaceishare.com/). But entrepreneurship is a calling and she came back stronger every time. In this episode we discuss about persistence of course, as well as how to overcome adversity, the importance of purpose (yes again!), and sales for entrepreneurs. This episode is brought to by Impulse4Women (https://www.impulse4women.org/), a non-profit organization that connects female tech entrepreneurs and social impact projects with investors and corporate partners. Get in touch with Sarah: sarah@spaceishare.com
Feb 2, 2021 • 43min
Inter:views 46 | Paul Baker | Saint Pierre Group | UK
Enjoy The Journey, Not The Destination I created Inter:views to have conversation just like this one! A MUST listen for all the entrepreneurs out there. Paul started his 1st business at the age of 16, got nearly bankrupt at 18. Fast forward, Saint Pierre Group will soon reach £100m turnover. In this interview, Paul shares his personal journey and talks a lot about the importance of seeking opportunities as well as giving back, through his charity work especially, but also as a leader. He gives some valuable leadership lessons (his anecdote about getting a social post from The Rock himself is gold) including how he had to adapt to fast growth. There's so much to say that best is you listen to it.
Jan 26, 2021 • 37min
Inter:views 45 | Laxmi Gandhi | Beyond Your Data | USA
Help Your Clients Make More Money If you want to understand the importance of finding your purpose, and how to find it, then listening to Laxmi, the founder of Beyond Your Data, is a MUST. She tells us about how personal your journey on the path to your why gets, how it connects with your business, and how it'll create value for your clients, hence eventually help them make more money. A lesson about being human and entrepreneur at the same time.
