S03E11 - Rand Fishkin, the founder who turned down a $250 million offer, reveals the painful truth about life as an entrepreneur.

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My guest today, Rand Fishkin, is the author of one of the best business books I’ve ever read, and trust me, I’ve read a lot of business books!

It’s called Lost and Founder, and it charts his journey as a marketing tech business entrepreneur who raised money from Venture Capital investors and was growing at 100% year on year.

It’s a ruthlessly honest book in which Rand breaks down the details and behind-the-scenes experiences of an entrepreneur. I think it’s essential reading for any founder or business owner looking to scale and seek an exit.

During our conversation,

• He reveals the truth about raising capital and the secrets that the VC world doesn’t tell you when you’re seeking investment.
• He explains his decision to turn down an offer from Hubspot, which would have resulted in a $250 million exit.
• We also explore the concept of “enough” and why creating economic security is essential for any entrepreneur.

And as someone with almost half a million followers on Twitter, Rand gives thoughtful advice to entrepreneurs on building their own personal brand - spoiler alert, it’s not what you might think!

Now, for an inspiring and refreshingly candid conversation, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mr. Rand Fishkin.

Links

Rand Fishkin's Bio, Speaker Rates, Contact Details | SparkToro

Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World: Amazon.co.uk

No Hard Feelings: Emotions at Work and How They Help Us Succeed eBook : Fosslien, Liz, Duffy, Mollie West: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay

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