Create Your Life Series

CYLS 158: Shark Tank’s Missed 8 Million Dollar Opportunity with Ben Young

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Episode Summary

Ben talks about his journey and the pivots along the way to success as an entrepreneur. He offers insights on what it was really like to be on Shark Tank, the lessons he has learned as an entrepreneur and where he hopes to go next.

 

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

 

Ben Young

Ben Young is the CEO of Sworkit by Nexercise Inc., an exercise app that makes it easy to incorporate physical activity into your everyday life, even for 5 minutes, no matter where you are. He also mentors entrepreneurs and people looking to start new businesses.

 

Insights From the Episode

  • Strategies for powerful networking
  • How to stay resilient as an entrepreneur
  • How to find a strong business partner
  • Strategies for developing a fitness plan
  • How to find the gems within negative feedback

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    Quotes From the Show

    • “You have to fall in love with the problem, not the solution.” - Ben Young, Create Your Life Series, #158
    • On networking: “You gotta be genuinely interested in people. - Ben Young, Create Your Life Series, #158
    • On finding the right business partner: “You have to be crystal clear and aligned on what the vision is.” - Ben Young, Create Your Life Series, #158
    • On how to not burn out: “Too many founders try to do too much themselves. You have to take vacations sometimes. Your body is not meant to go continually. You have to recharge.” - Ben Young, Create Your Life Series, #158

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      Resources Mentioned

      • Slack

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        Favorite Book

        • The One Thing by Gary Keller

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          Favorite Quote

          • Ben’s motto is: “Simply work it.”

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            Keys to Create Your Best Life

            • Have fun
            • Focus on the fact that it’s a journey
            • Write down your goals

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              Ben Young

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