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What a Founder Got Wrong: Startup Tips from Eric Marcoulier


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What’s the number one job of an early-stage CEO? According to serial entrepreneur Eric Marcoulier, it’s not vision or leadership. It’s sales.

In this episode, Chris chats with Eric about hard-earned lessons from his years of startup experience, including the brutal truths about the CEO's role in early-stage growth. From customer discovery to selling the vision, Eric emphasizes the emotional and strategic weight a founder must carry to push their company forward.

In this Episode:
  • Why the CEO must handle the first 30 sales to ensure long-term success
  • How to balance personal passion with market realities
  • The emotional resilience required to lead a startup through challenges
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