Welcome to another episode of The BusinessSpeak Podcast, where we dive deep into entrepreneurship, business strategies, and real-world insights to empower aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs. This month, we are thrilled to welcome Drew Wolsey, the Entrepreneur and Marketing chair at NAIT, as our guest. Drew joins us to kick off the episode by discussing his meaning of entrepreneurship and how embracing a bold mindset can open doors for new ventures.
Together, we explore business owners' journey in overcoming the fear of taking risks—a common hurdle that often holds people back. Drew shares his thoughts on what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive landscape, highlighting the qualities that define successful entrepreneurs. We also shed light on the critical differences between entrepreneurs, who create and build businesses from the ground up, and intrapreneurs, who drive innovation within established organizations.
We wrap up with practical advice on the value of networking and its role in establishing a support group. Drew offers valuable tips on pushing past the initial fears of starting a business and the significance of making meaningful connections. Whether you’re looking to launch your first venture or refine your approach to business, this episode is packed with information that will give you a fresh perspective on new business approaches.
Notes
Mindset by Carol S. Dweck - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40745.Mindset
Business Link - https://businesslink.ca/
Futurpreneur - https://futurpreneur.ca/en/
Edmonton Unlimited - https://edmontonunlimited.com/
The E-Myth by Micheal E. Gerber - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/81948.The_E_myth_Revisited?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_6
Purple Cow by Seth Godin - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/641604.Purple_Cow?ref=nav_sb_ss_4_6
Start with Why by Simon Sinek - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7108725-start-with-why?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_5
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