It is no secret that staying competitive in the current market requires more than just a good idea. You must have a robust business model, a great marketing strategy, systems, and many other things that can be challenging for any business owner. 

Systems are a proven way to grow your business. They can help you increase revenue, reduce costs, and even manage your operations. 

But what if you don’t know the best system for your company? Can you still take it to the next level? Join this conversation with serial entrepreneur Benjamin Johnson and learn more. 

Ben Johnson is the founder and CEO of Particle41, a development firm providing businesses with integral applications development, data science, and DevOps projects. 

Finding new talent to execute new projects can be a hassle, but Ben and his team want to strengthen yours, as he explains in this episode. 

Ben is also a serial entrepreneur with over $30 million raised across his five startups. He also has over 20 years of experience in software development. He is passionate about applications and modernization. He finds it as much fun as Coaching soccer teams.

Let’s jump in!

Key Highlights From The Show:

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Benjamin Johnson

[02:56] Ben’s entrepreneurial backstory 

[06:30] Ben’s definition of an entrepreneur

[07:09] Why he loves entrepreneurship

[09:10] What Ben means by going back to the basics of entrepreneurship

[14:01] Where the name “Particle41” came from, and what is the company about

[16:20] Strengthening talents to execute new projects

[20:10] Best business practices

[24:58] Can too many systems kill a business system?

[27:16] Systems are good, but customers have the final say

[27:57] What Ben has learned about himself as an entrepreneur

[31:41] What would he do differently than when he started entrepreneurship

[33:06] The one recommendation Irina gives to all entrepreneurs

[36:10] Best ways to reach out and connect with Ben

[36:44] Wrap-up and calls-to-action

Notable Quotes:

• Entrepreneurship is the true test of value. 

• In entrepreneurship, you are only as good as your balance sheet.  

• You must create business systems that embrace rapid change. If you are not evolving as a business, it will die. Change is natural and normal for Growth.

• Systems are good, but customers come first.

• Never underestimate the power of mentors and coaches in your entrepreneurship journey.

Resources Mentioned:

Influx by Daniel Suarez

Connect With Benjamin Johnson:

Website: https://particle41.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminrjohnson/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjohnson77

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