Confessions of a Tech Entrepreneur with Brian Weaver - Episode 266

<p>Episode 266 is about becoming an entrepreneur</p> <p>In today’s episode our guest Brian Weaver shares lessons about taking chances , betting on yourself, and becoming an entrepreneur. &nbsp;At the age of 14, Brian was angry because he couldn’t do anything except mow lawns. When he turned 26, he was fired from his job and decided to start his own company by buying the company from which he got fired from. Fast forward to today, he’s the founder and CEO of Torch. AI, a sophisticated and well trusted AI platform.</p> <p>Are you thinking about taking control of your life and becoming an entrepreneur? What challenges do you foresee as you imagine quitting your job and being on your own? &nbsp;Brian shares his journey with us and helps us see a clearer picture of how to get started and what it takes to become an entrepreneur.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Quick Timestamps</strong></p> <p>00:04:51 What's an entrepreneur/founder</p> <p>00:06:35 How to know if you have what it takes</p> <p>00:07:00 The sickness of entrepreneurship</p> <p>00:08:31 Where I started understanding success</p> <p>00:09:26 Creating space for others is leadership</p> <p>00:10:02 Building a team</p> <p>00:13:25 Introvert vs extrovert leader</p> <p>00:14:15 Failures are the bricks that are building your house</p> <p>00:14:46 Athletic performance and business optimization</p> <p>00:17:19 How to get started</p> <p>00:18:26 Listening vs hearing</p> <p>00:21:47 Dealing with fomo</p> <p>00:23:47 Taking chances on ideas</p> <p>00:25:11 Intrapreneur vs entrepreneur</p> <p>00:26:15 Understanding the economic model</p> <p>00:31:33Now vs future planning</p> <p>00:33:35 Spousal support and its importance</p> <p>00:36:05 Dealing with distraction</p> <p>00:36:33 Investing in the relationship/marriage</p> <p>00:39:16 Focus on the client's experience vs the money. It's all about them, not about you</p> <p>00:43:41 The importance of coaching, mentorship and advisors</p> <p>00:45:19 Be curious and of service</p> <p>00:49:46 Introvert leader</p> <p>00:52:51 What's t