🚀 Startup founders, side-hustlers, and builders: this episode features Andrew Ackerman—entrepreneur, author, and startup strategist—breaking down what actually moves the needle from idea → execution → traction.

We talk about startup success, entrepreneur mindset, business strategy, product-market fit, fundraising basics, customer discovery, and the real-world decisions founders face when building under pressure. If you’re searching for practical advice on how to start a business, how to validate an idea, or how to grow a startup, this one’s for you.

📘 Andrew’s book (recommended): Entrepreneur’s Odyssey: An Approach to Startup Success
https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Odyssey-Approach-Startup-Success/dp/1032883545/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

🌐 Learn more about Andrew:
https://www.andrewbackerman.com

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to avoid “busy work” and focus on traction-driving actions

• A clear framework for idea validation and early customer discovery

• Common mistakes founders make with MVPs, messaging, and positioning

• How to think about go-to-market when you don’t have a big budget

• The mindset shifts that separate wishful thinking from repeatable execution