E159: How to Rise Above Your Fear of Success with Amanda Rabideau

<p><strong>There are always fears associated with being an entrepreneur. And it’s how you’re able to plow through those that you’re able to ultimately achieve success. In today’s episode, Amanda Rabideau talks about overcoming fears and leaning into the power of your mindset.</strong></p> <p><strong>Amanda Rabideau is the Founder &amp; CEO </strong><a href="https://www.arch-collective.com/"><u><strong>Arch Collective</strong></u></a><strong>, that works with post-series A companies by handling all marketing strategy and execution so that their $2 million startup can look and perform like a $222-million company.</strong></p> <p><strong>Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What is Series A<br> </li> <li>Why Arch Collective is targeting post-series A companies<br> </li> <li>Amanda’s entrepreneurial journey<br> </li> <li>Tapping into the power of your mind to achieve success<br> </li> <li>Recognizing the importance of having supportive relationships<br> </li> <li>Developing a team in the virtual world<br> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <p><strong>What is Series A?</strong></p> <p>Series A is a round of funding that startup companies would raise through venture capital. Prior to series A is something like friends and family or an angel round fund or seed round of funding.</p> <p>When you think of Series A, think of it as the point where your product-market fit has been validated. You've got some clients and people are using your product or your service, or solution. And so, you're now ready to take your business to the next level.</p> <p><strong>Why Arch Collective is Targeting Post-Series A Companies</strong></p> <p>When series A has been closed, there's an expectation of about tripling your revenue at that point over the next year. And startup companies going into series A rarely have a strategic marketer in place and they may not have any marketing in place. They may have been outsourcing from agencies.</p> <p>In order for the business to tr