Season 242 Episode 8260
S1 E33 - Serial Entrepreneur: Passion, Grit and Hard Work Are Not Enough for Entrepreneurial Success
"The Lonely Entrepreneur CEO Michael Dermer Says Success Requires a Portfolio of Specialized Skills http://21nov23.s4g.biz AI Episode Summary Michael Dermer is the CEO and founder of The Lonely Entrepreneur, a platform that helps entrepreneurs succeed. He started his career as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer before starting a company that rewarded people for being healthy. The company faced challenges during the 2008 financial crisis but was eventually acquired. The Lonely Entrepreneur was created to provide entrepreneurs with the resources and support they need to succeed. The platform offers a subscription model for individuals and also partners with corporations and organizations to provide it for free to entrepreneurs. The first lesson Michael shares is the importance of continuously learning and acquiring the necessary skills to succeed as an entrepreneur. He emphasizes the significance of finding a unique and untapped market, or ""playground,"" to differentiate from competitors. Michael discusses how his superpower is recognizing existing movements or energy and turning them into something impactful. He shares an example of overcoming challenges by getting people to buy into a bigger vision or goal. Michael advises others to find their playground, understand the components of a successful business, and work hard to drive success. http://superpowers4good.com"
