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🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/jtb-enton

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In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, Host Steve August talks with JT Benton, Co-Founder and General Partner at 9point8 Collective and General Partner at B’MORE Venture Studio. JT shares how the Venture Studio model builds companies from the ground up and helps founders focus on what really matters. He explains how studios remove distractions, create faster growth, and make startups more capital-efficient. JT also opens up about his lifelong ADHD journey, how it shapes his thinking and leadership, and why he sees it as a superpower that fuels innovation and curiosity.

JT isn’t just building startups; he’s helping founders stay focused by removing the noise that slows them down. Through his work at 9point8 Collective and B’MORE Venture Studio, he supports people turning big ideas into real companies. His ADHD once made structure hard, but now it fuels his creativity and drive. By pairing systems with curiosity, he shows how thinking differently can lead to better, faster innovation.

JT spent years founding and leading companies before focusing on helping others build them. Through 9point8 Collective and B’MORE Venture Studio, he guides studios and founders to launch ventures that work smarter and grow faster. His early ADHD challenges taught him how his brain really works, turning what once felt hard into his edge. Now, through mentoring and innovation, he helps entrepreneurs use their focus, curiosity, and energy to create real impact.

• ADHD & Success: JT turns his ADHD into a strength that drives focus and innovation.
• Venture Studios: He explains how studios build startups faster and smarter.
• Remove the Noise: Founders can skip admin stress and focus on real growth.
• Fail, Learn, Pivot: JT shows how testing ideas leads to better companies.
• Work with Purpose: He proves that curiosity and structure can build lasting success.

• Brain First: JT works in ways that match how his ADHD mind functions best.
• Focus Time: He blocks quiet hours to handle tasks that need deep focus.
• Step Outside: Nature and movement help him reset and think clearly.
• Ask for Help: He partners with people whose strengths balance his own.
• Share Freely: JT opens up about ADHD to guide and support other founders.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “A Venture Studio is a company that builds other companies.” - JT Benton
• “It’s not a disorder; it’s a different way of thinking.” - JT Benton
• “Be more interesting, that’s how you get my attention.” - JT Benton

Join JT as he shares how ADHD shaped his journey as a founder and leader. Learn how the Venture Studio model helps startups grow faster, stay focused, and build with purpose. Discover how curiosity, systems, and self-awareness can turn big ideas into real success.

Episode Highlights:...

🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:

🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/why-that-qu-ickemail-took-me-three-days

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Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, shares a personal story about why writing a simple email took him three days. He explains how tasks that seem quick can take much longer for ADHD brains because of hidden, deep work like decision-making. Steve breaks down the difference between surface work and the harder thinking behind it. He offers helpful advice, like creating a “to decide” list to avoid frustration and make progress. This episode helps ADHD entrepreneurs understand their process and work with their brain, not against it.

Steve shares how a task that seemed simple, like writing an email, turned into days of work because of hidden decisions. He explains that for ADHD brains, the real challenge is not the task itself but the deep thinking that happens behind the scenes. Making choices, setting priorities, and narrowing options take time and energy. Steve suggests tracking decisions, not just tasks, and creating a “to decide” list to help move forward. This shift in focus can ease frustration, bring clarity, and make work feel more manageable.

• Hidden Work Matters: Tasks can take longer because of deep thinking, not just distraction.
• Decisions Take Time: ADHD brains often get stuck on choices, not actions.
• Track Decisions: Use a “to decide” list alongside your to-do list for better clarity.

• Decisions Hide in Tasks: What looks simple may involve big choices under the surface.
• Deep Work Counts: Decision-making is real work that needs focus and time.
• Name the Work: Noticing the mental steps behind tasks can ease stress and build progress.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “Sometimes we really need a to decide list, not just a to-do list.” - Steve August
• “Deep work is the real work. The output is just communicating what you decided.” - Steve August
• “If you're stuck, there may be hidden decisions you haven't noticed yet.” - Steve August

Join Steve August as he unpacks why simple tasks can take longer for ADHD brains. Learn how hidden decisions can slow you down and how tools like a “to decide” list can help. This episode will help you feel less stuck and more in control of your work.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week!

[00:28] - Why That “Quick Email” Took Three Days

[01:33] - Hidden Decisions Behind Simple Tasks

[02:52] - ADHD Brains and the Struggle to Prioritize

[05:15] - The Power of a “To Decide” List

FOLLOW THE HOST:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/
• Company LinkedIn:

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🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/jennared-field

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In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, Host Steve August chats with Jenna Redfield, Founder of Red Thread Studio MN and Host of The Optimization Toolbox Podcast, and a marketing coach, content creator, and Notion expert. Jenna shares how ADHD and autism shape her work, systems, and creative flow. From local video services to digital planning tools, she helps entrepreneurs stay organized and visible online. They talk about her 13 Pillar System, content batching, weekly planning, and why systems should match your brain. Jenna shows how self-awareness and flexible tools can turn chaos into clarity.

Jenna helps ADHD entrepreneurs stay focused and consistent by building systems that actually work for how their brains operate. After years in video production and content creation, she found clarity through her ADHD and autism diagnoses, and used that insight to reshape how she works. Now, through coaching, Notion templates, and simple planning tools like her 13 Pillars, she helps others avoid burnout and stay on track in a way that feels good and sustainable.

• ADHD & Autism: Jenna uses both to shape how she works and teaches.
• Smart Systems: Her 13 Pillars and Notion tools help brains stay on track.
• Content Made Easy: She shows how to batch videos and plan with ease.
• Work Your Way: Jenna believes systems must fit your brain, not the other way.
• Plan with Purpose: She helps ADHD creators stay focused without burnout.

• Brain First: Jenna builds her week around what her brain needs most.
• Daily Structure: She sets certain days for content, meetings, and rest.
• Tool Power: Calendars, reminders, and booking links help her stay clear.
• Speak Openly: Jenna shares her story to help others feel seen and supported.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “I don’t make it pretty, I make it work.” - Jenna Redfield
• “The system has to fit you, not the other way around.” - Jenna Redfield
• “I lost my keys, so I use AirTags. That’s just how my brain works.” - Jenna Redfield

Join Jenna as she shares how ADHD and autism shaped her work, tools, and mindset. Learn how clear systems, honest planning, and brain-first habits help creators stay focused, calm, and in control.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:25] - Meet Jenna Redfield: Creator, Coach, and Notion Expert

[03:06] - How Jenna Helps ADHD Entrepreneurs with Video and Content

[04:20] - Building Local Community and Getting Clients Through Networking

[06:05] - Jenna’s ADHD, Love for Systems, and Discovery of Notion

[06:54] - Becoming a Notion Ambassador and Teaching on YouTube

[07:41] - Why Systems Must Match Your ADHD Brain

[11:28] - Problems with “Eat the Frog” and Pomodoro for ADHD

[13:28] - Jenna’s Late ADHD and Autism Diagnoses...