In this episode, I sit down with Adam Spector, CEO of Chore, to break down founder mindset, startup operations, and how to make a startup successful. Adam shares what separates successful startup founders from those who fail, covering topics like founder time management, startup productivity, outsourcing, and the best outsourcing tools for startups. We also dive into the reality of starting a business, common founder mistakes, and how to scale effectively. If you're a founder, investor, or entrepreneur, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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What to expect from this episode:

00:00 – Why Founders Waste Time on the Wrong Things (and How to Fix It) 

05:30 – The Brutal Truth About Startup Productivity Hacks 

12:45 – How to Outsource Like a Pro and Scale Faster 

18:20 – The Best Tools and Services to Automate Your Startup Ops 

22:10 – The Harsh Reality of Starting a Business (What No One Tells You) 

28:50 – The Biggest Mistakes That Lead to Founder Burnout and Failure 

35:40 – The Ultimate Playbook for Making a Startup Successful

ABOUT ADAM SPECTOR

Adam Spector is a 4-time founder, startup advisor, and investor with experience in scaling companies and optimizing startup operations. As the CEO of Chore, he helps founders and teams focus on what matters by providing fractional chief-of-staff services to streamline back-office work. Adam has invested in over 200 startups, giving him unique insights into why startups fail and what it truly takes to succeed.

Chore Webiste: https://www.hirechore.com/

Adam Spector LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamspector2/

ABOUT JASON

Jason Kirby is the co-founder of Thunder VC. He is a serial entrepreneur with 4 multi-million exits and decades of experience in fundraising and business building. He has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs in his career on fundraising, investing, capital strategy, and business development.

You can reach out to Jason through:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrkirby/

ABOUT FUNDRAISING DEMYSTIFIED

Our goal is simple: to equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and guidance to navigate the labyrinthine world of fundraising. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur seeking seed funding or an established founder looking to scale your business, this podcast will provide you with the tools you need to conquer the fundraising landscape.

Thank you for being a loyal subscriber to Fundraising Demystified. We appreciate your support and are excited to continue bringing you more inspiring stories from successful founders.