Let me introduce U.S. Army veteran and serial entrepreneur Jason Skeesick. Jason shares his journey on establishing Spear and Clover, his current venture created to transform businesses through strong leadership and innovative strategies. The discussion covers various facets of entrepreneurship, from the necessity of maintaining a military-like discipline and problem-solving approach, to the importance of a long-term focus while undertaking short-term actions. Insights into overcoming struggles, deriving lessons from failures, and the importance of building a community or tribe form a major part of the conversation. The chat also delves into how technology and data can be leveraged to drive personal and professional growth.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:31 The Journey to Entrepreneurship
01:49 Military Experience and Its Impact
07:13 The Transition from Military to Entrepreneurship
08:50 The Importance of Involvement in Business
19:15 The Role of Impact and Military Mindset in Entrepreneurship
26:20 Balancing Long Term Focus and Short Term Actions
29:32 The Importance of Details in Entrepreneurship
30:17 The Concept of Satisficing in Entrepreneurship
30:50 Understanding the Reasons Behind Success
31:34 The Power of Asking Better Questions
32:22 The Role of Interest in Entrepreneurship
33:33 Building a Community and Tribe
37:33 The Power of Authenticity and Personal Branding
38:42 The Importance of Understanding Customer Needs
46:34 The Power of Authentic Experiences in Marketing
52:57 Advice for Young Innovators
Guest Links:
Jason on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-skeesick-8959722a/
Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonskeesick/?hl=en
Website Spear & Clover: https://www.spearandclover.com/
Spear and clover on X: https://twitter.com/spearandclover
Spear and Clover on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvCzSRy8vrhjflYJUq8yTw
The Spear and Clover Podcast
Jens episode 73: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-human-innovation-with-jens-heitland/id1607873120?i=1000614875883
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