Send us a Text Message.
Summary
Maria Flynn, author of 'Make Opportunity Happen,' shares her insights on starting a business and the importance of finding examples and mentors. She discusses her background as an entrepreneur and the motivation behind writing her book. Maria also talks about the challenges she faced in writing the book and how they parallel the challenges of starting a company. She emphasizes the importance of goal setting, building a strong team, and having a positive mindset. Maria encourages entrepreneurs to seek mentors and build a supportive community.
Takeaways
- Find examples of others who have started businesses and learn from them.
- Surround yourself with mentors and a supportive community.
- Set clear goals and have a disciplined approach to achieving them.
- Build a strong team and focus on hiring people with the right attitudes and skills.
- Develop a positive mindset and be aware of your self-talk.
- Seek mentors who can provide guidance and ask the right questions.
- Create a support system of advisors, consultants, and like-minded entrepreneurs.
- Start taking action and avoid overthinking or marinating on ideas for too long.
Memorable Quotes
- “Find examples of others that are a little bit farther ahead of you and learn from them and start to follow their path.”
- “The perseverance that you need is very similar to an entrepreneur's journey.”
- “Long in the tooth syndrome is when you're really tired and you're wondering, is this business going to make it?”
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Exploring Business Ideas
02:01
Motivation for Writing a Book and Overcoming Challenges
07:35
Making the Decision to Start an Entrepreneurial Journey
13:15
The Importance of Having Clear Goals
19:02
Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity
21:03
Developing a Positive Mindset and Valuable Voice
23:08
Role Models and Mentors in Maria's Journey
25:19
Finding a Mentor and Building a Support System
27:36
Building a Community of Supportive Individuals
29:27
Developing Self-Confidence and Overcoming Self-Doubt
32:50
Future Plans and Projects
Into music by dreamscape369
https://www.youtube.com/@dreamscape369/featured
https://www.instagram.com/dreamscape369/
Like, Share, Subscribe, and Follow the Decentralized Opportunity podcast on Facebook, Youtube, LinkedIn, and of course, your favorite podcast provider.
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3bc72vb9
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@decentralizedopportunity/videos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/decentralizedopportunity/
Website: www.deop.ai
"Decentralized Opportunity" is a podcast tailored to entrepreneurs anad businesses in rural areas, focusing on regions that may not be as tech-oriented as urban centers. Our goal is to shed light on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs in these less techy locations, offering practical insights and actionable strategies to help them thrive.
Through engaging interviews with industry experts, thought leaders, and successful entrepreneurs, our podcast explores topics such as business innovation, personal development, and community building. We aim to empower our listeners with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
We're excited to collaborate with babyboomer.org to bring valuable content to your audience and support their entrepreneurial journey.
Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@decentralizedopportunity/videos
