Everybody wants the big wins—but nobody talks about the boring part. The slow, unsexy grind. The daily reps. The posts nobody sees. The podcast episodes that only get 12 downloads. But that’s where the magic happens. That’s compounding—and it’s everything.

In this episode, I sit down with Portland startup, Rick Turoczy, and we dive into how showing up consistently in business, in relationships, and in content leads to explosive long-term growth.

Rick shares what it really takes to build strong entrepreneurial communities, how failure is just data, and why putting yourself out there—even when it’s rough—is the only way to break through.

Whether you’re a solo founder, small business owner, or just getting into personal development, this one hits deep. Rick drops straight wisdom on mindset, vulnerability, and why playing the long game—brick by brick—is what actually works.

What You’ll Learn:

Why community is a non-negotiable for entrepreneurs

The myth of the “overnight success” and what really goes down

How failure is just your First Attempt In Learning (F.A.I.L.)

Why personal development must precede business growth

How to start putting yourself out there—even if you suck at first

Connect with Rick:

Check out Rick’s work and writing on the Silicon Florist blog and learn more about the Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE). You’ll see exactly how he's shaping the future of entrepreneurship in the PNW.

👉 https://www.siliconflorist.com

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