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142. The Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship and How to Navigate It Powerfully

May 14, 2024 Katie Richardson
142. The Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship and How to Navigate It Powerfully
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What's Working Now
142. The Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship and How to Navigate It Powerfully
May 14, 2024
Katie Richardson

Rob Nelson is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of building and exiting successful B2B software companies. Rob has a passion for technology, design, competition and creating value for others. He is adept at navigating different industries, having launched ventures in logistics and business intelligence (Logica and Grow.com).
Rob is currently focused on investing, advising startups, golf, time with family and personal pursuits after successfully exiting Grow.com in early 2022. He enjoys an active lifestyle in Puerto Rico with his wife and five children, while maintaining a connection to Utah for summer getaways.


- Don't quit: Persistence and resilience are essential qualities for entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and reach success.
- Acknowledge that the journey to success involves challenges
- Leadership and setting expectations: Establishing clear standards and expectations not only for your team but also for their families can contribute to a strong organizational culture.
-  The power of small wins: Recognize the importance of celebrating progress and small victories to motivate and engage employees.
- Proactively manage mental health: Acknowledge the importance of prioritizing mental well-being in the entrepreneurial journey for long-term success.



Join The “Now” Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter
About Katie Richardson:
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.

Connect with Katie:
Website: https://katierichardson.com/

CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698
BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter


Show Notes

Rob Nelson is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of building and exiting successful B2B software companies. Rob has a passion for technology, design, competition and creating value for others. He is adept at navigating different industries, having launched ventures in logistics and business intelligence (Logica and Grow.com).
Rob is currently focused on investing, advising startups, golf, time with family and personal pursuits after successfully exiting Grow.com in early 2022. He enjoys an active lifestyle in Puerto Rico with his wife and five children, while maintaining a connection to Utah for summer getaways.


- Don't quit: Persistence and resilience are essential qualities for entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and reach success.
- Acknowledge that the journey to success involves challenges
- Leadership and setting expectations: Establishing clear standards and expectations not only for your team but also for their families can contribute to a strong organizational culture.
-  The power of small wins: Recognize the importance of celebrating progress and small victories to motivate and engage employees.
- Proactively manage mental health: Acknowledge the importance of prioritizing mental well-being in the entrepreneurial journey for long-term success.



Join The “Now” Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter
About Katie Richardson:
Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.

Connect with Katie:
Website: https://katierichardson.com/

CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698
BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr

Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter