8 Unconventional Truths I Learned in 8 Years of Entrepreneurship

First Class Founders: Creators | Solopreneurs | Personal HoldCo

E73: Not many know it, but a lot of aspiring business owners run the risk of making expensive mistakes that could put their goals on hold before they ever take off.
So, today, host Yong-Soo Chung (@YongSooChung) shares eight important things he learned over eight years of building three businesses from the ground up. He shares how to have an exponential growth mindset, hire carefully, know when to switch between growth and preservation modes and build a strong environment for your company.
On today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- Growth vs. Preservation
- 8 Truths About Entrepreneurship
- The Impact of Hiring the Right People
This episode distills down many years of entrepreneurial experience into one short episode. Don't miss it!
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EXCERPTS:
Business Ecosystem: "Your business exists to serve three different stakeholders, vendors, employees, and customers. These there are the critical components of your business ecosystem. And the most ideal scenario is when all three of them win." — Yong-Soo Chung (13:15)
Business Growth Mindsets: "You can think of business growth as either incremental or exponential." — Yong-Soo Chung (14:46)
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LINKS:
How to Hire the Best Operators for Your Personal HoldCo
I – We – They Framework: How I Scale My Personal HoldCo

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Past guests include Arvid Kahl, Tyler Denk, Noah Kagan, Clint Murphy, Jay Abraham, Andrew Gazdecki, Matt McGarry, Nick Huber, Khe Hy, and more.
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