THE RECAP
In this episode, serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Chris J. Snook welcomes author, speaker and filmmaker, Amy Cosper. Amy was the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Media Inc where she reported on, commented on and shaped the world of entrepreneurship for years. Chris and Amy dissect the truth about entrepreneurship and debunk its glamorization in the media today. Amy opens up about struggles and losses she has encountered throughout her career. Finally, Amy discusses the importance of strategy, personal responsibility, and having a clarity of vision.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- 00:56 – Introducing today’s guest, Amy Cosper
- 01:53 – Amy’s background
- 03:57 – The truth about the glamorization of entrepreneurship
- 06:43 – The importance of having clarity of vision
- 07:50 – Chris’ football analogy
- 09:57 – The importance of strategy
- 10:21 – Amy’s motorcycle analogy
- 13:45 – How everyone can benefit from learning about the entrepreneurial process
- 15:42 – A time in Amy’s life when she encountered an incredible low
- 17:50 – How Amy rebuilt after losing her home in a fire
- 19:35 – Insights Amy has gleaned as a leader throughout her entrepreneurial journey
- 22:33 – The importance of maintaining mental health as an entrepreneur
- 24:30 – Finding the calm
- 29:19 – Amy’s theory on business books
- 31:30 – Where listeners can find Amy
- 31:34 – Amy shares with the audience what they can do to increase the dosage
- 32:32 – Chris thanks Amy for joining the show
TWEETABLE QUOTES
- “Most entrepreneurs are boot-strapping, they are self-funding. They are scrapping their way out of the hole almost every single day.” (04:24)
- “There is one thing that sets successful entrepreneurs away from the failures. And, that is a clarity of vision, right? The ability to say what you do in three sentences or less is absolutely mission critical.” (06:53)
- “Your story as an entrepreneur is absolutely your greatest asset.” (07:24)
- “It’s strategy, right? Like, it’s all about strategy. And, like a great football player, entrepreneurs see things other people do not see. They see an impossible path that nobody else would see because they’re curious.” (09:57)
- “The physiology of entrepreneurs is very different from mere mortals.” (11:20)
- “It’s a lot like failing in a business. You cannot dig in the rubble. You have got to move on.” (17:23)
- “We matter but we are responsible for our own destiny.” (26:01)
- “Where you look is where you’re going.” (30:34)
LINKS MENTIONED
Chris’ LinkedIn
Amy’s LinkedIn
Amy’s Twitter
Amy’s Email – amy@radicalupstarts.com
Amy Website
Entrepreneur.com