#453 - Being a Solo Founder is Hard

<div class="clickup-table-view clickup-table-view_wide"> <table class="clickup-table"> <tbody> <tr data-row="row-gsdkpy"> <td colspan="1" rowspan="1" data-row="row-gsdkpy" data-cell= "cell-388zdh"> <div class="qlbt-cell-line" data-row="row-gsdkpy" data-cell= "cell-388zdh" data-rowspan="1" data-colspan="1" data-block-id= "block-66eed8f5-fcc7-4c6f-8f64-b77cb907492e">Welcome to Sunday's Solo Episode #453.</div> <div class="qlbt-cell-line" data-row="row-gsdkpy" data-cell= "cell-388zdh" data-rowspan="1" data-colspan="1" data-block-id= "block-693adb1d-01d2-4e3c-b0d3-b97559cbeb9a"> </div> <div class="qlbt-cell-line" data-row="row-gsdkpy" data-cell= "cell-388zdh" data-rowspan="1" data-colspan="1" data-block-id= "block-1a3511f9-1e0d-4b73-9b5d-887e70d406af">During this episode, we talk about the challenges of being a solo founder and here are some highlights:</div> <ul> <li>Have a mentor - somebody you can talk to and share your challenges and goals.</li> <li>Networking is good for you and your business. It helps you grow. Get yourself out there and meet people.</li> <li>Collaborate. Look at partnerships. Brainstorm those businesses who can add value and opportunities to your brand.</li> <li>Test. See what works. Tweak it. Go again. This is the only way to grow your business.</li> </ul> <div class="qlbt-cell-line" data-row="row-gsdkpy" data-cell= "cell-388zdh" data-rowspan="1" data-colspan="1" data-block-id= "block-3abeb0c2-313c-4020-8aee-f7fd634997c5"> </div> <div class="qlbt-cell-line" data-row="row-gsdkpy" data-cell= "cell-388zdh" data-rowspan="1" data-colspan="1" data-block-id= "block-6b2ac01e-6e8f-4fd4-916c-24fc521a244d">Learn more about the contents discussed in this episode:</div> <ul> <li>Connect with me via <a class="ql-link" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chisnall/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a><span data-void-detect= "true">,</span> <a class="ql-link" href= "https://twitter.com/alexchisnall?lang=en" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a><span data-void-detect= "