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I sat down with Patrick Bet-David to discuss how to start a business with $0, hope you enjoy!
Patrick’s channel: @VALUETAINMENT & @PBDPodcast
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 💸 The $2K Challenge
00:41 🏢 Shadow experienced industry leaders for insight, not just success, and learn from their wins and mistakes.
01:53 💼 Negotiating equity after increasing value can lead to ownership or leverage elsewhere if declined.
03:30 🌟 Define your ambition within a role: leadership or support, and excel accordingly.
05:37 💸 Leaving comfort for growth often yields rewards, even if initially uncomfortable.
05:51 🌈 Sequencing matters: passion might not always align with financial success.
11:49 🤝 People skills, conflict resolution, and keeping promises are universal business assets.
14:54 📱 Personal branding on social media is crucial today for credibility and connections.
17:18 🤝 Networking is about value exchange; even small gestures can lead to significant opportunities.
19:23 🎭 Faking it till you make it might work temporarily, but the market tends to expose inauthenticity, especially today.
20:05 🌟 ”Future Truth”: declaring future successes is fine, but consistent progress is necessary to uphold those claims in the future.
21:16 📉 Making commitments you can’t keep in business can severely damage credibility and relationships in a brutal market.
21:30 🚪 Having an exit plan isn’t necessary at the start, but evolving goals and visions over time is crucial for sustained motivation.
22:12 🌌 Beyond money, finding a deeper purpose and mission often emerges during the journey of business development.
23:34 ⏳ Immediate financial success isn’t the focus at the outset; long-term visions can take decades to achieve.
24:02 🤝 Establishing upfront agreements and responsibilities in partnerships can prevent future conflicts or uncertainties.
25:10 🛠 Having a clear hierarchy or a designated decision-maker in partnerships can streamline operations and avoid deadlock situations.
