Deciding the route to scale a business involves priorities between personal brand and building a company that can run without you. Personal brand, though powerful, can be risky as it relies solely on your activity. It's essential to focus on building a sustainable business that doesn't solely depend on you to avoid becoming a slave to the system. It's crucial to consider giving away equity or hiring more people to run the business to ensure everyone feels ownership and the company can operate independently of the founder.
Simon Squibb is a veteran entrepreneur and startup expert with more than a decade of experience founding 19 companies. As the CEO of HelpBnk, Simon is committed to empowering millions to achieve their dreams and launch their own successful businesses. He is quickly becoming a leading voice in business development and leadership, taking to YouTube to share his industry secrets and blueprints for successful entrepreneurship. Tune in for an entrepreneurial masterclass as Simon shares his core advice for launching and growing your first business.
0:00 Introduction: why Simon moved from UK to Hong Kong
4:33 “There is a real problem in England”: media, politics & education
9:47 Simon’s advice for starting your first business
13:00 The education system is “broken””: the decline of schooling & the rising value of
practical experience
22:42 Make education more meaningful by tailoring it to suit your interests
27:03 Finding your purpose & pursuing a passion versus what you’re good at
32:10 Human nature: become a warrior & learn the skills to “hunt”
34:50 The #1 mindset shift for unlimited happiness & mass deception in the media
41:44 The raw truth of fame
44:44 “Hack” your luck for success in 3 simple steps
49:33 Why bigger businesses are easier to run than small businesses
54:20 Is entrepreneurship meant for everyone?
59:00 Simon’s drive to help others achieve their dreams
1:03:01 The quick fix to enrich your existence & make the world a happier place (give
without take)
1:13:22 Simon’s entrepreneurial journey: The beauty in creating & problem solving
1:18:22 The benefits of co-founders & How to filter business relationships &
connections
1:26:55 Personal branding, investing & loyalty market identification
1:36:28 Is property a scam?
1:48:02 Simon’s future
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