Inter:views | Cracking The Entrepreneur Bottleneck

Bant Breen is the Founder & Chairman of Qnary, an award-winning executive reputation management and talent branding solutions company, which he founded in 2012.  Qnary was listed as one of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in America by Inc magazine in 2018, 2019, and 2020. In this episode: The benefits of being a veteran entrepreneur From 1 to 200 staff in 10 years: The key company’s stages of growth The importance of not overthinking and delivering quality right now Why and how entrepreneurs should manage their online reputation How entrepreneurship has transformed him Listen to the full episode now > :https://podfollow.com/inter-views-cracking-the-entrepreneurship-code  —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook #entrepreneurship #reputationmanagement #entrepreneurmindset #startup #innovation

Every entrepreneur will tell you that entrepreneurship is a journey.  You usually begin from scratch with something that you’re passionate about but doesn’t exist, and patiently build it up piece by piece.  But the construction never ends. There’s always a new piece to add. It’s a slow process, full of uncertainty.  Sometimes, you must destroy part of the construction and re-build. Sometimes, you must entirely give up and do something else.  That’s why being an entrepreneur is so addictive and difficult at the same time.  So how can you make it? The first thing you need to sort out is your fortitude. You have to make sure that your mind is in a place where you’re ready. In other words, you need to grow grit.  Listen to the full episode now > :https://podfollow.com/inter-views-cracking-the-entrepreneurship-code  —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #grit #passion #perseverance

Tracey Bissett is  the Founder and Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness.  She teaches financial literacy and fitness skills to entrepreneurs in any industry who are looking to better understand their data so they can take charge of their businesses and lives.  Topics we cover:  Her journey to financial fitness expert Financial fitness explained The skills entrepreneurs need to acquire to be financially fit The main financial tools and how to use them (deep dive into cash-flow, budget, P&L) The key financial questions entrepreneurs should ask themselves more often Bootstrapping vs. VC funding Listen now  :https://podfollow.com/inter-views-cracking-the-entrepreneurship-code  —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook   #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #cashflow #smallbusiness #businessfinances

Jeremy Miller is the Chairman & Founder of Health-E Commerce the digital health industry-leading provider of direct-to-consumer pre-tax health and wellness accounts. Jeremy defines himself as a compassionate entrepreneur at heart, and he’s always on the lookout for new ways of resolving social problems.  In this episode, we discuss:  - The shift from a physical to a virtual office - HIs move from CEO to Chairman stepping out of the business and how to manage the transition - The secret to building a great company culture - The tipping points that made the difference in growing the business  Listen now > :https://podfollow.com/inter-views-cracking-the-entrepreneurship-code  —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook #podcast #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurship #digitalhealth #positivechange

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) covers 5 main domains: Knowing your own emotions. Self-awareness, which is recognizing a feeling as it happens.  Managing emotions. In other words, handling your feelings so they are appropriate (for instance shaking off anxiety) Motivating yourself. The ability to mobilize your emotions in service of a goal.  Recognizing emotions in others. It is called empathy and it is considered to be the fundamental people skill.  Handling relationships. The art of relationships is in large part to be able to manage emotions in others.  So why should EQ matter for entrepreneurs?  Listen to find out > :https://podfollow.com/inter-views-cracking-the-entrepreneurship-code  —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook #podcast #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurship #EQ #emotionalintelligence

Bryan isn’t a novice entrepreneur. Before starting GreenPal, he founded Peachtree Inc., one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee, USA, growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013. In this episode:  - The early years of the journey (when you don't know how to pay for the bills) - Why running a business is like playing a video game - How your business is an extension of your life and forces you to evolve - Why you shouldn’t believe your own BS - The trap of delegating too soon or too late - The importance of taking care of oneself Listen now:https://podfollow.com/inter-views-cracking-the-entrepreneurship-code  —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook #podcastk #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurship #marketing #smallbusiness

Covid19 has changed the way people work. Now that we’re getting closer to the end of the pandemic, we hear more and more employees enjoying this new lifestyle and not willing to go back to their offices, or under certain conditions.  The term hybrid space has been popping up in many conversations.  So, for businesses, the following question has become a big headache: What should the future workplace look like?  I have invited 3 guests with 3 different perspectives to help me answer that question: Robin Wycherley, Founder of Itu Design in Finland, Benoit Barbiche, HR Director, Talent Management & HR Business Partner at Santen Switzerland, and Mark Hemmeter, the founder, and CEO of Office Evolution, USA.  We cover the following topics:  What have we learned about workplaces with the pandemic?  What is a hybrid space?  What’s the purpose of the new workplace?  What skills does the workplace of the future require? What do leaders need to do to prepare for it?  What are the questions about the workplace of the future that are yet to be answered?  Listen now: https://podfollow.com/inter-views-cracking-the-entrepreneurship-code  —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook #podcast #workplace #hybridwork #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneur

Alper started his career as a musician. He toured across Europe with over 500 concerts and made it to platinum album sales in Turkey where he’s from. He was called into entrepreneurship and founded Xtensio in 2015.  On this episode:  - Alper’s journey from musician to set up Xtensio - The differences between his business today vs. 5 years ago  - The importance of letting go when you hire better people than you - How to run a fully remote company   - Why you shouldn’t aim for perfection - Needs, People, Story: the 3 pillars of any company Listen now: https://www.laurentnotin.com/podcast —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook #podcast #saas #startup #uxdesign #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneur

Here’s my definition of discipline for entrepreneurs: Be organized, and get things done, one thing after the other.  Entrepreneurs are often creative people, excellent at what they do, but sometimes lack the business skills required to run a company.  My point: don’t worry, you can always learn the business skills (or hire someone). But you must excel at getting things done. And that requires to be disciplined. So where to start?  Listen now: https://www.laurentnotin.com/podcast —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook #podcast #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurship #cashflow  #financialmanagement

Fredrik van Huynh is the Co-Founder & CEO of Absolute Internship, an award-winning internship programs designed for ambitious, hard working and talented university students. Fredrik is also a Tedx Speaker, the host of Fika with Rice Podcast and he’s ranked among Top 25 Swedish Entrepreneurs Disrupting Industries and Breaking Boundaries Around the World.  Topics we cover:  - Building a remote company - Marketing beyond digital - Bootstrapping the business instead of getting investors in - Biggest entrepreneurship lessons  - The importance of reading books Listen now: https://www.laurentnotin.com/podcast —---- Download my eBook - https://www.laurentnotin.com/get-my-ebook #podcast #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurship #cashflow  #financialmanagement