I got entrepreneurship backwards. I thought it was all about writing business plans and doing market research. Serial Entrepreneur Noah Kagan sets me straight and drops wisdom bombs for anyone looking to leave their 9-to-5. We discuss facing rejection, understanding customer needs, to embracing the courage to ask and push boundaries. [Episode 39]

Noah Kagan (@noahkagan) is a serial entrepreneur who founded AppSumo and wrote the book Million Dollar Weekend.

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TIME STAMPS
01:28 The Journey of High Earners Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
07:41 The Upside of Entrepreneurship
11:33 The Challenges of Transitioning from a High Paying Job to Entrepreneurship
24:39 The Power of Identifying Your Customers and Their Needs
30:38 The Potential of AI in Finance: A Case Study
33:12 Overcoming Fear and Taking the Leap
34:37 Exploring the World of AI Products
43:18 The Art of Asking and Overcoming Rejection
50:30 The Role of Entrepreneurship in Leading a Fulfilling Life
53:30 The Power of Persistence in Entrepreneurship