From launching health tech in the 90s to building blockchain-powered sports platforms, Dr. Gordon Jones shares raw lessons and real wins from the founder’s frontlines.

Summary: In this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast, host Gary Lafferty talks with Dr. Gordon Jones—founder of CloneYourself.cc and VP at PickleZone. They dive into the challenges of scaling in emerging industries, building authority in niche spaces, and how tech founders can avoid common startup traps.

This episode is for founders and CEOs of tech consultancies and SaaS firms who want to build smarter, validate faster, and grow with the right partnerships.

Top Insights:

• The critical role of operator co-founders in scaling
  

• Why most early-stage products miss the mark
  

• Lessons from failed startups—and why that’s a good thing
  

• How to build credibility when your market isn't mature
  

• Using LinkedIn to create a competitive advantage
  

• What blockchain and AI are unlocking in sports
  

Guest Resources:Guest Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgordonjones/

https://www.cloneyourself.cc/ 

https://www.picklezone.com/

Host Links:

 Gary Lafferty on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garylafferty/

 Authority Accelerators - www.growthfocus.io

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