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Giuuunta! Motivating yourself when you're not in startup mode


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Bootstrapping a business is like getting a plane to lift off the ground. But what do you do once the plane is in the air?

Dave Giunta and Justin Jackson recorded a recent phone call about maintaining motivation after the initial startup phase. How does founder energy shift once you've achieved your early goals? Dave prods Justin to find new sources of motivation โ€“ whether through mentoring junior team members, connecting with customers in fresh ways, or knowing when it's time to explore new horizons.

They also discuss why Dave left Home Chef (after 8 years) and what he's doing next.

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:17 - Giuuuuuunta
  • 00:01:15 - Chatting in Guatemala: maintaining motivation, remote work, career transitions
  • 00:02:12 - Motivation in early vs late stage startups
  • 00:06:00 - Challenges with maintaining motivation once the business is established
  • 00:15:35 - Working with different team member motivations
  • 00:26:42 - Importance of understanding individual team members
  • 00:29:20 - Remote work advantages and challenges
  • 00:35:35 - Working with junior team members and mentorship
  • 00:54:00 - Why Dave left Home Chef after 8+ years
  • 00:57:00 - Discussion of career transitions and giving yourself space to explore
  • 01:02:20 - Future plans and exploration after leaving long-term role

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