Starting a Startup: What does it take? (feat. Josh Sanabria)
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In this episode, Krish Palaniappan interviews Josh Sanabria, CEO of Go Architect, discussing the journey of starting a startup. They explore the challenges entrepreneurs face, the importance of patience, effective prospecting strategies, and the significance of building a supportive community. Josh shares insights on narrowing down target audiences and emphasizes that entrepreneurship isn't for everyone, but it can be a rewarding path for those who are passionate about solving problems.
Takeaways
- Everything takes twice as long as you think it will.
- You don't have to go and be a venture funded company to be successful.
- Patience is crucial in the entrepreneurial journey.
- Understanding your customers is key to effective prospecting.
- Be specific rather than casting a wide net in outreach.
- Building a support system is essential for success.
- Not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship.
- You don't start a business to save time; it often requires more effort.
- Entrepreneurship can be an exciting and interesting journey.
- Take risks on adding value in your community.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Go Architect
02:20 Challenges of Starting a Startup
11:04 The Importance of Patience in Entrepreneurship
12:52 Prospecting and Sales Strategies
20:39 Narrowing Down Your Target Audience
29:11 Building a Support System
35:53 Is Entrepreneurship for Everyone?
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