In episode three of the 'Ben There, Doing That' podcast, Ben shares his journey of figuring out life and entrepreneurship week by week. From humble beginnings and learning the technical aspects of podcasting, such as adjusting microphone levels, to embracing the messy process of growing a project in its nascent stages, Ben reflects on the importance of starting before feeling fully ready.

He recounts his experiences starting 'FunFinders' with a friend after gatecrashing a VIP event, leading to an unintentional interview that kickstarted his entrepreneurial career. Despite the venture not being completely successful, it was a crucial learning curve. Through networking, attending events, and embracing every failure as a growth opportunity rather than a setback, Ben navigates through various ventures, including a stint in social media marketing and a dip into the cryptocurrency world.

Each experience, whether a failure or a lesson, propels him to the next opportunity, illustrating the unpredictable but rewarding nature of entrepreneurship. The episode is a candid look at the highs and lows of starting businesses, the importance of persistence, and the belief that no effort goes unrewarded if you keep pushing forward.

00:00 Welcome to Episode Three: The Journey Continues

00:20 Learning from the Podcasting Process

00:58 The Power of Starting Before You're Ready

01:41 Embracing the Chaos: Finding Structure in Podcasting

02:38 Diving into Entrepreneurship: The Birth of FunFinders

04:19 The Entrepreneurial Journey: From Idea to Reality

05:23 Networking and the Unexpected Path to Success

13:35 Taking Over the Jersey City Tech Meetup

16:50 Rising Through Challenges: The Entrepreneurial Journey

17:03 The Pivot to Virtual Events and Beyond

17:49 From Layoff to Pure Joy: Embracing Entrepreneurship

19:45 Building BeYu Media: A Social Media Success Story

21:24 Exploring Startups and the Revelation to Lead

22:18 Diving Deep into the Crypto World

22:37 The Highs and Lows of Crypto Investments

24:55 Creating BeYu Labs: A Community for Entrepreneurs

26:12 Learning from Failures and Finding a Mentor

28:27 The Power of Persistence and the Future Ahead

30:19 Reflections and Advice for Fellow Entrepreneurs

Watch the FunFinders Interview with ParlayMe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxH6LqNdrKA&t=102s

Connect with Ben:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benyurcisin/

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