On the eighth episode of Candid Creative, Antonio speaks with Ethan David, an entrepreneur from Ireland with a background in physics. Ethan begins by sharing his disdain for the word ‘entrepreneur’ and how it’s been overused and it's meaning distorted. A true entrepreneur solves problems in exchange for value. Unfortunately, lots of people who enter business don’t understand this and in turn, have the wrong approach.
For the last 8 years, Ethan has been learning firsthand, starting lots of companies and failing more than he’s succeeded. Currently, he’s documenting the process online as a way to help others grow and change their strategy. One of his strengths, Ethan believes, is his background in physics. It’s given him the ability to consider the deeper implications of a problem and discover how everything flows together in a practical way.
Antonio and Ethan discuss the pitfalls of the current business school model. Too many students lack the ability to solve problems and aren’t given the chance to work things out while they’re still young and optimistically ignorant. This leads them into the trap of thinking that overnight success is possible without perseverance and hard work. Very few people succeed in ‘easy’ unless they get ‘lucky.’ Businesses must be seen as a skill set that is learned over time. It’s the experience that provides the value.
Ethan shares how this mindset got him trapped in the ‘spirit of replication.’ Instead of focusing on what worked for him, he spent too much time and energy trying to grow his Instagram page and build relationships. Eventually, valueism may give way to commercialism. Right now, it’s most important to consider the best outlet for your product and prioritize activities that scale, not necessarily what’s most popular at the time.
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