Jason Sherman is a successful entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker, journalist, and tech startup expert. He is also the host of Strap on Your Boots Podcast and author of Strap on Your Boots: A realistic guide to building and scaling your startup. We talk about traits that define serial entrepreneurs, tips on scaling your business, and the power of data-driven decision-making.
 
Timestamps
 
[00:54] Jason’s journey into entrepreneurship
[03:20] The differences between a wantrepreneur and an entrepreneur
[08:40] Traits that define serial entrepreneurs
[11:35] Tech startups versus regular businesses
[15:10] Management frameworks Jason used to scale his businesses
[17:55] What is a minimum viable product?
[19:01] Reasons why most entrepreneurs fail
[21:57] Dissecting Jason’s book: Strap on Your Boots
[24:37] How to leverage data-driven decision-making to fuel growth
[26:40] Why your marketing needs to incorporate business storytelling 
[29:05] Top tips on how to scale your business
[30:45] Essential skills every startup entrepreneur should possess
[34:10] How to become the CEO of a tech startup
[38:55] The Link between patience and long-term entrepreneurial success
 
Links and Resources
Jason’s Website
Jason’s Book: Strap on Your Boots
Jason’s Podcast
The Startup Essentials online course
Jason’s YouTube channel 
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