Curious about the mindset and resilience it takes to succeed in the startup world from a young age? In this episode, we dive into the journey of a young entrepreneur who transitioned from high school ventures to launching multiple startups in his early twenties.

Our guest reflects on his early experiences, from his first social media project at 14, to an unexpected venture selling drinks at school, and the lessons he learned along the way. With a hands-on approach to building businesses, he shares the skills he gained through trial and error, which have fueled his passion for problem-solving and innovation. He also talks about co-founding a personalized training app, working with offshore staffing solutions, and exploring the pay-later travel industry.

Tune in to discover:

• Practical insights on pricing strategies and managing costs in startups.
• How resilience, cold calling, and networking open doors to new opportunities.
• Tips for validating a product and building it to adapt to real user feedback.

Press play to learn from this inspiring entrepreneurial journey and gain insights to fuel your own startup path!

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Release Schedule:
New episodes are released every Wednesday, providing insights from inspiring startup journeys.

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Startup success, entrepreneurial journey, resilience in business, startup networking, personalized training app, offshore staffing, pay-later travel.

Are you fascinated by the grit and resilience needed to thrive in the startup world? In this episode, we dive into the journey of Keriana King, a community leader and startup co-founder, who shares insights from her background in law, her experiences in New Zealand, and her path into the startup ecosystem.

Keriana reflects on the lessons she learned from her time at boarding school, where she built resilience and perseverance—traits essential in her current roles. From studying law and entrepreneurship to becoming the community lead at Fishburners, one of Australia’s leading startup hubs, and co-founding ActiveMate, her experiences have shaped her unique outlook on mentorship, leadership, and community building.

Tune in to discover:

• How to embrace failure and build a growth-oriented mindset.
• How cultural roots and early experiences shape career paths.
• The keys to balancing different personalities and skills within a co-founding team.

Press play to get inspired by Keriana’s story and gain valuable lessons for navigating the challenges of startup life!

Release Schedule:
New episodes are released every Wednesday to keep you inspired and informed about startup journeys.

Keywords for Discoverability:
Startup resilience, community building, entrepreneurship, Keriana King, Fishburners, ActiveMate.

Summary

Michael Schepis, founder of Handle Branding, shares his journey as a business owner and the lessons he has learned along the way. He discusses the importance of branding and identity, the challenges of starting a business, and the impact of COVID-19 and a ransomware attack on his company. Michael also emphasises the need for strong cybersecurity measures and offers tips for early-stage founders. He highlights the power of passion in sales and the value of delegation and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Michael concludes by sharing his plans for the future and his commitment to giving back.

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Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 09:15 - Starting a Business and Dealing with Challenges 13:38 - Ransomware Attack and Cybersecurity Measures 16:33 - Lessons Learned and Tips for Early-Stage Founders 29:37 - Protecting Your Business and Managing Finances 37:46 - Maintaining Mental Health and Well-being 45:55 - Future Plans and Giving Back

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