Build the Damn Thing: A Newsletter from Kathryn Finney
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How To Mentally Prepare For Entrepreneurship
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How To Mentally Prepare For Entrepreneurship

Succeeding in entrepreneurship is a mental game.  In this episode, learn how to manage the cognitive load of building a company, including tips for managing your personal life. 

“At the end of the day, as a founder, it ultimately falls on your shoulders, and you ultimately have to be confident in what you're doing, even when it's scary and even when it's fearful.”

As an entrepreneur, you will face many obstacles. A crucial part of overcoming these obstacles is understanding what you need mentally to thrive and ensuring you have a support system to help you carry your vision forward.

“Think of your company as a wheel, and you as the CEO as the center. If you are broken, the wheel can't turn.”

Your health and well-being are intimately tied to the health and well-being of your company. Builders, particularly those of color, are often used to doing whatever needs to be done, even at the cost of their sanity, health, and self-esteem. Take the time to practice self-care, and be sure you’re taking breaks. For your company to be the best it can be, you must be your best self.

Guests

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson: http://kendrabracken-ferguson.com/

Geri Stengel: https://ventureneer.com/founder-bio/

Danielle Robinson Bell: https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/directory/faculty/danielle-bell.html

Mary Pryor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypryor/

Farah Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farahallen/

Kellee James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleejames/

Cheryl Contee: https://dobigthings.today/team-members/cheryl-contee/

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Build the Damn Thing: A Newsletter from Kathryn Finney
Build The Damn Thing
No more excuses. No more procrastination. If you’re ready to take your business, side hustle or idea to the next level, then this is the podcast for you! The podcast is hosted by Kathryn Finney, one of the most influential women in tech (INC Magazine), one of the first Black women to sell her startup, and Managing General Partner at the Chicago-based venture firm, Genius Guild.
Based on Kathryn’s bestselling book “Build the Damn Thing: How to Build a Successful Business if You’re NOT a Rich White Guy”, Build the Damn Thing is part storytelling, part mix tape and designed to teach you how to bring your business to the next level. The podcast features lessons and tips from leaders and entrepreneurs who have “Built the Damn Thing” themselves. From serial entrepreneurs to those who take risks to solve problems both abroad and locally — it's all here on the show!