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Surviving the Startup Roller Coaster: Lauryn Sargent’s Guide to Growth and Pivots | Stories Inc.

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محتوای ارائه شده توسط ZeroTo5000. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط ZeroTo5000 یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal

In this engaging episode of Zero to 5000, Drew McClure sits down with Lauryn Sargent, co-founder of Stories Inc., an innovative agency helping companies communicate their culture through employee stories. Lauryn shares her entrepreneurial journey—from winning a business plan competition to growing Stories Inc. into an industry leader in employer branding and recruitment marketing. Lauryn and Drew discuss the pivotal moments, co-founder dynamics, and resilience required to turn vision into reality, with Lauryn emphasizing patience, adaptability, and the importance of trusting your instincts. Listen in as Lauryn offers valuable insights for founders on the importance of meaningful connections, staying true to your mission, and the ever-evolving nature of building a successful business.

Key Takeaways:
  1. The Power of Partnership: Lauryn explains how finding the right co-founder, Scott Thompson, provided complementary skills and a shared vision that helped Stories Inc. grow and succeed.
  2. Pivots and Patience: Lauryn shares how early pivots, including shifting from a family storytelling concept to a business-oriented approach, enabled Stories Inc. to find its niche.
  3. Customer-Centric Development: The importance of customer feedback has been integral to Stories Inc.’s development, helping the team continuously improve their processes and products.
  4. Entrepreneurial Resilience: Lauryn discusses near-death experiences in business, from market pivots to the challenges brought by COVID-19, and the mindset needed to weather tough times.
  5. Expanding the Impact: As Stories Inc. grows, Lauryn shares her insights on scalability, future goals, and the possibility of reaching new audiences while remaining true to their core values.
Notable Quotes:
  • “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
  • “The weird part is, you don’t really get the clarity you’re looking for until you move.”
  • “Our business was built on the belief that if you make your people profitable, your business will be profitable.”
  • “Some pivots are necessary; others, you just have to be patient and stay the course.”
  • “The perfect time is now. Trust yourself and give it everything you have."

Themes:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Growth
  • Employee Stories
  • Startups
  • Partnerships
  • Company Culture
  • Recruitment Marketing
  • Co-founders
  • Resilience in Business
  • Startup Strategy
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251 قسمت

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Manage episode 448620182 series 3474049
محتوای ارائه شده توسط ZeroTo5000. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط ZeroTo5000 یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal

In this engaging episode of Zero to 5000, Drew McClure sits down with Lauryn Sargent, co-founder of Stories Inc., an innovative agency helping companies communicate their culture through employee stories. Lauryn shares her entrepreneurial journey—from winning a business plan competition to growing Stories Inc. into an industry leader in employer branding and recruitment marketing. Lauryn and Drew discuss the pivotal moments, co-founder dynamics, and resilience required to turn vision into reality, with Lauryn emphasizing patience, adaptability, and the importance of trusting your instincts. Listen in as Lauryn offers valuable insights for founders on the importance of meaningful connections, staying true to your mission, and the ever-evolving nature of building a successful business.

Key Takeaways:
  1. The Power of Partnership: Lauryn explains how finding the right co-founder, Scott Thompson, provided complementary skills and a shared vision that helped Stories Inc. grow and succeed.
  2. Pivots and Patience: Lauryn shares how early pivots, including shifting from a family storytelling concept to a business-oriented approach, enabled Stories Inc. to find its niche.
  3. Customer-Centric Development: The importance of customer feedback has been integral to Stories Inc.’s development, helping the team continuously improve their processes and products.
  4. Entrepreneurial Resilience: Lauryn discusses near-death experiences in business, from market pivots to the challenges brought by COVID-19, and the mindset needed to weather tough times.
  5. Expanding the Impact: As Stories Inc. grows, Lauryn shares her insights on scalability, future goals, and the possibility of reaching new audiences while remaining true to their core values.
Notable Quotes:
  • “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
  • “The weird part is, you don’t really get the clarity you’re looking for until you move.”
  • “Our business was built on the belief that if you make your people profitable, your business will be profitable.”
  • “Some pivots are necessary; others, you just have to be patient and stay the course.”
  • “The perfect time is now. Trust yourself and give it everything you have."

Themes:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Growth
  • Employee Stories
  • Startups
  • Partnerships
  • Company Culture
  • Recruitment Marketing
  • Co-founders
  • Resilience in Business
  • Startup Strategy
  continue reading

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