đ Startup founders, side-hustlers, and builders: this episode features Andrew Ackermanâentrepreneur, author, and startup strategistâbreaking down what actually moves the needle from idea â execution â traction.
We talk about startup success, entrepreneur mindset, business strategy, product-market fit, fundraising basics, customer discovery, and the real-world decisions founders face when building under pressure. If youâre searching for practical advice on how to start a business, how to validate an idea, or how to grow a startup, this oneâs for you.
đ Andrewâs book (recommended): Entrepreneurâs Odyssey: An Approach to Startup Success
https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Odyssey-Approach-Startup-Success/dp/1032883545/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
đ Learn more about Andrew:
https://www.andrewbackerman.com
What you will learn in this episode:
How to avoid âbusy workâ and focus on traction-driving actions
A clear framework for idea validation and early customer discovery
Common mistakes founders make with MVPs, messaging, and positioning
How to think about go-to-market when you donât have a big budget
The mindset shifts that separate wishful thinking from repeatable execution
