Be bold in 2023. Here's why...
Welcome back to the foundr #newsletter.
There are plenty of reasons to be cautious in #2023. But the same justifications for you to hold back are the same to move forward. Battle your competition and external forces by being bold in your business in Q1.
Boldness could look like:
Whatever “bold” is for your business, don’t be afraid to take action. Here are the tools and motivation to kick off the #newyear strong.
Founder Words
“You can spend all the time writing up these business plans, but it’s all garbage until you actually get out there and figure out what people want.”
-Bill Smith, founder of Shipt and Landing
Founder Tools
Prove Your Business Idea: Before age 40, Bill Smith had three successful business exits, including the grocery delivery service Shipt. Learn his step-by-step process for proving a business idea.
Be a Better Public Speaker: We may live in a world where Zoom calls are more common than boardroom presentations, but public speaking skills are universally essential for founders. Learn how to be a better public speaker in 2023.
Make Your Brand More Eco-Friendly: Production costs will continue to be a challenge in 2023, but that doesn’t mean it should affect your commitment to the planet. Sourcing expert Kian Golzari shares 7 ways to make your brand more eco-friendly in 2023.
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Founder Success
If you lack the tenacity to tackle the next challenge in your business, Jennifer Cohen believes there's hope. We caught up with Cohen about her new book Bigger, Better, Bolder and the brand-building strategies she’s learned throughout her career.
Q: You’ve talked about “boldness” as a skill you can practice. How can a founder exercise boldness in their business?
A: Always advocate for yourself, what you want and what you know your business needs. In moments where you feel yourself acquiescing to whatever is presented to you, but you know you need to speak up, do it.
Q: You’ve worked closely with successful people, from athletes to business leaders to celebrities. How do you think they sustain success?
A: Maintaining healthy daily habits is, without a doubt, the key to sustaining success. Habits are the building blocks to getting the life you want to live.
Q: You’ve successfully sold physical, digital, and intellectual products. What strategies have worked for you across your career to motivate an audience to buy?
A: Building a community is one of the best ways you can sell any product. A podcast audience converts so well purely because your audience feels as if they are your friends, that they know you and are a part of your community.
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