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Building Bigfoot

Building Bigfoot

著者： Jonathan Whiting
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 If raising tons of money and taking a business public is called a Unicorn, what’s it called when you’re growing a successful business that’s bootstrapped? It’s a Bigfoot. Join Jonathan Whiting, entrepreneur and co-CEO of StreetText as he interviews like-minded entrepreneurs about building their business profitably, their journey, and their strategies. This is the show for anyone who took the leap of faith to pursue their passion in business and chase their dreams. It’s story time.© 2023 Building Bigfoot マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 個人的成功 経済学 自己啓発
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  • 34: Inside Tech Company Leadership: The Real Secrets to Success with Daniel Usenko

    34: Inside Tech Company Leadership: The Real Secrets to Success with Daniel Usenko
    2024/01/01
    In this episode of Building Bigfoot, Daniel, CEO of Pixellu, recounts his path from an immigrant to a thriving entrepreneur in the US. He discusses the initial failure of their first app and the successful pivot to Smart Albums, highlighting the significance of customer validation and word-of-mouth in business growth. Daniel and Jonathan explore the transition from one-time software fees to a subscription model, the costs of running a tech company and the importance of solving real customer problems. They also touch on personal growth, with Daniel recommending continuous learning and sharing how stoicism and certain books have influenced his mindset. Daniel Usenko is a film photographer based in Seattle. He is a co-founder and CEO of Pixellu, a software company that helps other photographers run successful businesses. What We Discuss: (00:04:20) The initial failure of Pixellu's first app, Touch Albums, and the subsequent pivot to develop Smart Albums. (00:14:58) The challenges faced in the early stages of Pixellu, emphasizing the need to solve real problems and the difficulty of bootstrapping a business. (00:16:58) Daniel explains how Pixellu was funded and the pivotal moment when the app succeeded in generating substantial revenue. (00:19:26) The importance of customer validation. (00:21:28) Daniel reflects on Pixellu's growth journey over ten years, highlighting the role of word-of-mouth and investing in branding, email marketing and other strategies. (00:22:15) Daniel discusses the various strategies used to grow the business, including trade shows, advertisements and product pricing. (00:23:24) The challenges of transitioning from a one-time fee model to a subscription-based model and the impact on revenue. (00:24:33) The high costs of starting a tech company, including development, product, design, customer support and marketing. (00:26:35) Daniel reflects on the unexpected blessings of working with a global team and the experiences gained from meeting people worldwide. (00:28:08) The high cost of starting a business, particularly related to team expenses and the need for investment. (00:29:52) Strategies to mitigate business risks, including hiring international talent and seeking investors. (00:31:57) It's important to focus on solving customer problems rather than just pursuing a business idea. (00:35:13) The difference between innovation and continual improvement. (00:43:17) Daniel shares his vision of personal growth and leadership, aiming to be a better version of himself and a capable leader in the future. (00:50:09) Challenges faced in releasing new features and troubleshooting for continuous feature shipping. (00:51:36) The importance of passion for improvement and the mission in software development. Book Recommendations: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig The Jobs to Be Done Playbook by James Kalbach Episode Resources: Pixellu | Instagram Pixellu | Website Daniel Usenko | Instagram Daniel Usenko | LinkedIn Daniel Usenko | Website
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    54 分
  • 33: Aligning Your Business With Your Soul's Purpose with Calvin Correli, CEO and Founder of Simplero

    33: Aligning Your Business With Your Soul's Purpose with Calvin Correli, CEO and Founder of Simplero
    2023/12/25
    In this episode of Building Bigfoot, host Jonathan interviews Calvin Correli, the CEO and founder of Simplero, a platform to make your business more simple! Calvin shares his journey of self-discovery and the realization of his purpose, which led to the creation of Simplero. They discuss the importance of authenticity, self-worth and simplicity in both life and business. Calvin also shares his insights on the soul of a company, the process of healing and finding self-love, and the significance of humility in leadership. The conversation provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs seeking to align their business with their soul's purpose. Calvin Correli is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, author, investor and the founder and CEO of Simplero. Using Simplero, businesses have generated more than $500 million in revenue. What We Discuss: (00:01:29) Calvin shares the moment of his spiritual awakening and how it led him to the idea of integrating spirituality and entrepreneurship. (00:03:13) Calvin explains that we each have a reason for coming to Earth and that our job is to figure out our purpose and live it, especially in the context of business. (00:09:39) Calvin shares his story about how he stumbled upon the course creation space in 2008 and how it led him to explore online courses as a way to teach others. (00:11:03) Calvin's journey of trying different things and feeling wrong until he found his purpose. (00:11:54) How Calvin realized that his purpose is to integrate spirituality and entrepreneurship, and how everything he did after that fit into that lens. (00:13:04) The value of simplicity in work and life and how it is Calvin's medicine to counteract the tendency to complicate things. (00:21:49) How early childhood experiences shape our sense of self-worth and the pursuit of love and achievement to compensate for it. (00:24:22) Why many entrepreneurs are driven by the need for achievement and external validation, and how it can lead to a lack of fulfillment. (00:28:59) The fear of losing drive when seeking fulfillment from within, and the importance of replacing external validation with a stronger internal drive for long-term success. (00:33:56) The negative impact of self-judgment on personal growth and opportunities for others. (00:35:52) The importance of being able to repair relationships and mistakes, both in personal and business environments. (00:40:11) How products and companies have a soul, and the importance of understanding and nurturing that essence. (00:46:01) The challenges Calvin faced early on in building his business and how he overcame them. (00:47:33) Calvin reflects on what advice he would give himself 20 years ago, emphasizing the importance of self-belief and feeling worthy of success. (00:48:48) The importance of visualization in uncovering negative beliefs and how to deal with them by being aware and allowing the feelings to move through. Episode Resources: Simplero | Website Calvin Correli | X (formerly Twitter) Calvin Correli | LinkedIn
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    52 分
  • 32: Windy Goss ON: Building A Thriving Real Estate Business

    32: Windy Goss ON: Building A Thriving Real Estate Business
    2023/12/18
    In this episode of Building Bigfoot, host Jonathan interviews real estate professional Windy Goss. Windy shares her journey in real estate, her transition to EXP and her approach to client satisfaction. She emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset, being coachable and utilizing social media for business growth. Windy also discusses her experience with property management, the role of her assistant and the significance of having a supportive team. The conversation highlights Windy's passion for helping other agents improve their skills, her belief in prioritizing clients over commission and her philosophy of detaching from outcomes for long-term success. Windy is a real estate tech influencer, speaker and community leader. Not only is she a top-producing agent selling more than 60 homes a year, but she is also a broker running a successful team of agents in the Las Vegas area. She's constantly giving back to the community and sharing her strategies. What We Discuss: (00:01:25) Windy explains her transition into EXP and what the benefits are, as well as her motivation to grow without increasing her workload. (00:11:38) The natural tendency of empathetic individuals to allow pain to exist before moving forward. (00:12:21) The choice individuals have in moments of pain and the impact their mindset has on themselves and others. (00:13:33) Windy shares her background growing up in a small town, her experiences in different careers and her decision to pursue a career in real estate. (00:23:31) The power social media has for staying connected with friends and clients. (00:24:18) Windy's eight-year journey of building confidence and eventually opening her own brokerage. (00:33:54) Why it's important to have a team in real estate for improving productivity and efficiency. (00:36:21) The need for agents to focus on high-value activities and delegate tasks to assistants or team members. (00:40:27) Windy shares her experience of implementing a morning routine and how it has positively impacted her productivity and mindset. (00:44:34) In order to be coachable, you need to have a mindset of learning and accountability. (00:46:31) Conversation about the challenges of navigating changes in the industry and the need for a strong "why" to stay motivated. (00:51:38) It's important to surround yourself with people who set inspiring goals and have a positive mindset. (00:56:39) The danger of being emotionally attached to outcomes and how detaching from them can lead to better results as well as client satisfaction. (00:59:33) The power of selfless service, giving to others without expecting anything in return, and how it can lead to loyalty, referrals and business growth. (01:04:32) Windy reflects on her past experiences and shares advice she would give to her younger self, including staying positive, pouring oneself into work and embracing a mindset of growth and positivity. Episode Resources: Windy Goss | Website Windy Goss | Instagram
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    1 時間 9 分

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