Lisa McGrath delves into current events and the impact of AI on entrepreneurship. She examines entrepreneurial challenges, business strategy, and the complexities of business separations and exploitation. The episode discusses the hero complex in business, client dynamics, and the significance of currency and energy. Lisa shares insights on learning from failure and bad deals, reflecting on entrepreneurship's ups and downs. She highlights the importance of local companies in restoration, female empowerment, and safety in trades. The episode offers guidance on assessing potential employers and protecting tradespeople, concluding with reflections on progress and behind-the-scenes efforts in the trades industry.

(0:20) Introduction: Current Events and AI in Entrepreneurship

(2:03) Entrepreneurial Challenges and Business Strategy

(4:25) Coping with Business Separations and Exploitation

(6:27) Hero Complex in Business and Client Dynamics

(9:45) The Role of Currency and Energy in Business

(12:59) Learning from Failure and Bad Deals in Entrepreneurship

(19:28) Entrepreneurial Reflections and Advice

(21:12) The Significance of Local Companies in Restoration Work

(23:14) Female Empowerment and Safety in the Trades

(24:26) How to Assess Potential Employers and Protect Tradespeople

(25:41) Progress and Behind-the-Scenes Work in the Trades Industry

(26:23) Outro: Final Thoughts on Trades