Build Stuff. Be Kind.

Carey Conley shares her journey of discovering the power of vision and how it has guided her through challenges and helped her create a successful life. She emphasizes the importance of writing out a clear vision for your life and taking small steps towards it. Carey also discusses the misconceptions about creating a vision and the fear of failure that holds people back. She highlights the need for connection, communication, and setting boundaries as important soft skills for success. Kindness plays a crucial role in building success, as it involves showing compassion and support to others.

Summary

Zach Collins, a real estate developer and investor, shares his journey of investing in Roatan, an island in Honduras. He was introduced to Roatan by a contractor friend and was immediately drawn to its potential for development. Zach has since built houses, developed residential properties, and is currently working on a small hotel and a fitness retreat on the island. He emphasizes the importance of trusting his gut and taking risks, as well as partnering with experts to fill gaps in his own knowledge and skills.

In this conversation, Brett Dashevsky, Head of Content Creators at Kickstarter & Founder of Creator Economy NYC, discusses the rise of the creator economy and the importance of connecting with people behind brands. He shares his personal journey in the creator economy and highlights the value of providing meaningful content and building a strong community. Brett emphasizes the shift from following institutions to following individuals and the need for brands to humanize their marketing efforts. He also discusses the importance of shared beliefs and values in building true community.

AJ Eckstein, founder of Creator Match, discusses his journey as a creator on LinkedIn and the opportunities for creators on the platform. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and prioritizing content creation, treating it like a priority and building systems to support it. AJ also highlights the value of providing value to the audience and how even if one person benefits from a post, it is worth sharing. He shares his experience of being known as the 'LinkedIn guy' and leveraging his personal brand to build trust and connections. AJ shares insights on content creation, success, and the importance of kindness in building a business. He emphasizes the value of creating content with a one-to-one mentality and building a community of true fans. AJ also discusses his definition of success and the importance of doing what you love on a daily basis. He highlights the role of values such as competitiveness, self-starting, and ethical business practices in building a successful team. AJ emphasizes the significance of leading with kindness and the impact it can have on relationships and business success.

Takeaways:

Consistency is key in content creation. Treat it like a priority and build systems to support it.

Providing value to the audience is crucial. Even if one person benefits from a post, it is worth sharing.

Founder market fit is important. Solve your own pain points and understand the platform you're working with.

Building trust and connections through personal branding can lead to opportunities and growth.

Recognize the long-term rewards of the journey and embrace the challenges that come with it. Create content with a one-to-one mentality and focus on building a community of true fans.

Success is defined differently by everyone, and it's important to do what you love on a daily basis.

Competitiveness, self-starting, and ethical business practices are important values in building a successful team.

Leading with kindness can have a significant impact on relationships and business success.

Competition is healthy and pushes you to be the best in your industry.

Sound Bites:

"My kind of criteria is can one person get value from this?"

"If it helps one person, it doesn't matter how many people see it."

"You can be the Mr. Beast of the world or you can just have a thousand true fans who love what you're doing and you can still monetize that because it's probably super niche."

"Success is really funny because I think when you're growing, you think success basically is a synonym to money, right? Like you're so successful, that means you are a millionaire, a billionaire. I think everybody actually has a different definition of success."

"You have to have the tenacity and the hunger to win. You have to be a self-starter. I can't be there holding your hand and I want you being there holding my hand. We can help each other grow and I think how you get to victory needs to be in an ethical business way."

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Background

03:20 - Transitioning from Consulting to Startup World

04:37 - The Pain Points of LinkedIn Creators

07:21 - The Rise of B2B Influencers on LinkedIn

10:17 - LinkedIn's Unique Advertising Opportunities

14:28 - Identifying the Gap in the Market

16:52 - Founder Market Fit and Solving Pain Points

19:17 - Building Trust and Connections Through Personal Branding

24:24 - The Importance of Consistency in Content Creation

29:19 - Providing Value to the Audience

31:14 - Embracing Challenges and Recognizing Long-Term Rewards

32:07 - Building a Community of True Fans

33:06 - Redefining Success

37:37 - The Importance of Values in Building a Team

52:25 - Leading with Kindness

58:47 - The Power of Competition

Keywords:

creator landscape, LinkedIn, content creation, influencer marketing, founder market fit, value to audience, consistency, content creation, success, true fans, values, competitiveness, self-starting, ethical business practices, leadership, kindness

Jeremiah Smith, founder of BLKHRZN, shares his journey in the gaming and esports industry and his mission to support and uplift black people in these industries. He discusses the lack of representation and the need for more diversity in the gaming industry. Jeremiah emphasizes the importance of authenticity and building a community that provides access and opportunities for underrepresented individuals. He also highlights the value he aims to impart through BLKHRZN and his long-term perspective on creating lasting impact. In this conversation, Jeremiah Smith discusses the value of investment and reparations, highlighting the historical disparities in education funding. He also shares his personal experiences as a neurodivergent individual and emphasizes the importance of building community and making an impact.

In this episode of Build Stuff. Be Kind. Sean has a conversation, Alex Mic-Podar, CEO of Backyard Bookkeeper, where she shares her journey of building a successful bookkeeping business. She discusses the challenges of hiring and developing processes, as well as the importance of core values in decision-making. Alex also opens up about her personal journey, coming from Eastern Europe to the United States, and the motivation that drives her to succeed.

In this conversation, Alex Mic-Podar, CEO of Backyard Bookkeeper, shares her journey of overcoming challenges and creating success. She emphasizes the power of taking action and not allowing circumstances to define one's path. Alex believes in creating options and choosing growth, rather than being limited by external factors. She highlights the importance of the freedom of choice and how it shapes our lives. Alex also discusses the role of creating meaningful connections and serving others in building success.

Sean and Cortland dive in on what it means to be an entrepreneur and learn from our past mistakes to boldly push forward.

Ariel Joins us to talk all things brand, design, and kindness to self.

On this episode of Build Stuff. Be Kind. We chat with Veronique James CEO of the James Agency about everything from building a great team, to working with clients and doing it all from a place of principles and value.

Its a good one so buckle up and dive in!