How to Reach Sustainability in Record Time Featuring Diane Tarshis

Diane Tarshis is the founder of Startup Distillery, where she provides one-on-one startup consulting and business planning to new (and new-ish) entrepreneurs who are experts in what they do but have never built a business before. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how entrepreneurs who are experts in what they do but have never built a business before, can get the clarity and guidance they need to build a sustainably profitable business, get funded, and fast-track success. <strong>Diane and I discuss:</strong> <ul> <li>Why she focuses on startups [02:20]</li> <li>How to overcome the fear factor and think big enough [07:12]</li> <li>Why building sustainability in record time is so important [11:31]</li> <li>Why thinking about your financial structure makes a huge difference [17:16]</li> <li>Business success for solopreneur consultants [20:04]</li> <li>Diane’s experience with the Smashing the Plateau Community [27:34]</li> </ul><br/> Diane’s background includes a Wharton degree as well as a broad corporate background that includes a stint on Wall Street as well as manufacturing, operations and retail, all of which informs the work that she does. Learn more about Diane at <a href="https://startupdistillery.com">https://startupdistillery.com</a>. Schedule a conversation with Diane at <a href="https://startupdistillery.com/calendar">https://startupdistillery.com/calendar</a>. <strong>Thank you to our sponsor:</strong> <a href="https://smashingtheplateau.com/community/">The Smashing the Plateau Community</a>