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Looking for a mentor to provide guidance and advice for taking the leap of faith to start one's own business. Not looking for a handout, just guidance and advice. - What motivated you to take the leap of faith - How did you know your path? - What struggles did you face in the beginning - What was your startup minimum startup fund - What factors played a major part in your decision in the business model you choose Have a mental roadblock, but I know I am more than 9-5. Want to be able to acknowledge and see my true potential as an entrepreneur.

Most businesses fail in the first five years. 🤯 As entrepreneurs, the odds are stacked against you. Do you know what it takes to push through inevitable obstacles to be able to experience the victory of building and sustaining a business? Join me in hearing from successful entrepreneur Tommy Obenchain as he unpacks how he’s overcome the odds in multiple startup ventures. Learn how Tommy “slays dragons” here. ➡️ https://pod.co/the-pursuit

Do you have a strong motivation to start your own business and make your own decisions? Are you excited at analyzing complex problems and finding creative solutions? Test your entrepreneurial potential by taking our 3 Min quiz and see if you have what it takes to succeed in the world of startups. Click the link below to begin your journey: https://lnkd.in/gPVZWtbY #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Business #Quiz

Fostering Success: Insights on Community Building From Aisha Taylor There’s strength in numbers, especially when it comes to building a business. In a recent conversation with Aisha Taylor Issah, the founder of Sistahs in Business, Ramon Ray gleaned insights on Taylor’s entrepreneurial pursuits — with universal insights into the power of community in startups. This article offers some of the essential tips and takeaways for business owners navigating the challenging yet rewarding entrepreneurship journey. We’ve also added some insights of our own on building a community from scratch as a startup business owner.

Catch our co-founder and CEO Alexandra Birtles next Wednesday at this LinkedIn Live from Youth Business International (YBI) talking all about the skills that purpose-driven young entrepreneurs need to succeed! Details below 👇 #socialentrepreneur #purposedriven #techforgood

In the world of startup pitching, the design of the deck might be the difference between getting your pitch read or getting it thrown out. This is because investors are faced with many different pitches each day - and many will be from people who have no idea what they're doing. That’s a pile you wouldn’t want to end up in. A well-designed deck signals to investors that you want to be taken seriously, and it can make the difference between being read and having your idea thrown out before it's even considered. Look at your deck - are you pitch-ready? Download my best-selling book, Investable Entrepreneur, to help you captivate potential investors like never before. My FREE book has helped countless founders get started in their fundraising journey in the best way possible. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/dvHSZGmB

A defensive stance helps your business survive, while an aggressive offense propels you toward victory. To become a real winner in the startup landscape, you have to master the fine balance between the two. Florida Funders board member and partner (and serial tech startup entrepreneur) Steven MacDonald shares his toolkit for success that puts this strategy into action. Learn how to run to win, not just get by. https://hubs.la/Q02LTSkH0

Hey entrepreneurs! 👋 Are you tired of struggling to fund your startup? Feeling stuck when it comes to packaging your idea and pitching to investors? If you're nodding your head, raise your hand in the comments! 🙋♂️🙋♀️ I've helped countless founders secure funding, even when they've never raised a penny before. And I'd love to share some game-changing strategies with you. Drop a '🚀' in the comments if you want to learn how to: - Package your startup idea effectively - Craft a pitch that gets results - Find and approach the right investors Let's turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

"Without my co-founders, my company wouldn't exist at all today." Building a startup can be a lonely journey and many entrepreneurs quickly realize that a co-founder can be an invaluable resource. But how do you find the perfect co-founder and what should you look for? 👯 We asked three successful founders for their best advice 💡 Follow the link to get the insights from Pablo Alberdi Pagola from ERLE Tek, Andrea Donau from FÆRM, and Simone Westergaard from Mewalii https://lnkd.in/d9HeDBun

🤯 When launching a startup, it can be difficult to balance the many tasks that are required to get your business off the ground. 💵 One of the most time-consuming challenges is fundraising, but it’s definitely something not all founders can do without. ✅ And here’s the thing: As crucial as fundraising is for many startups, it’s difficult to find investors willing to invest in your vision. This is ESPECIALLY tough if you can’t pitch it convincingly. This is something I know all too well. After years of working with both investors and founders, I’ve learned that if there’s one thing Investable Entrepreneurs do, it’s captivate and win investors’ trust (and eventually their investment) with their compelling pitch. Learn more about this in my award-winning book Investable Entrepreneur: How to Convince Investors Your Business is the One to Back ➡️ Get your FREE COPY here: https://lnkd.in/dvHSZGmB