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From Start Up To Grown Up With Alisa Cohn

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What does it take to scale a business from startup to success?

In this episode, Adam Strong interviews Alisa Cohn, a globally recognised startup coach and author of From Startup to Grown Up. They discuss the key challenges founders face, such as shifting from a "doing" mindset to a leadership mindset, building a company culture, and managing the complexities of scaling a fast-growing business. Alisa shares actionable insights on hiring, delegation, and achieving product-market fit while navigating hypergrowth. This episode is packed with advice for founders and leaders ready to take their business to the next level.

Takeaways
  1. Why company culture is the foundation of a scalable business.
  2. How to overcome delegation struggles and empower your team.
  3. Understanding the critical role of product-market fit in startup success.
  4. Leadership principles for managing growth effectively.
  5. Key insights from Alisa’s book, From Startup to Grown Up.


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    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction to Alisa Cohn and Her Journey

    03:13 Transitioning from Corporate to Startups

    05:58 Differences in Mindset: Startups vs. Corporations

    09:11 Understanding What Defines a Startup

    11:49 Common Pitfalls: Why Startups Get Stuck

    15:08 The Importance of Company Culture

    17:56 The Role of Leadership in Startups

    20:47 Letting Go: The Power of Delegation

    23:51 Hiring Strategies for Startups

    27:01 The Process of Scaling a Startup

    29:58 What Makes a Great Coach?

    33:14 Alisa's Upcoming Book and Its Purpose

    36:01 Future Aspirations and Creative Pursuits


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      4. ABOUT THE GUEST

      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn

      Book: https://www.alisacohn.com/start-up


      ABOUT THE HOST

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

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