Entrepreneurship as Personal Growth with Dave Gerhardt

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The Emma Stratton Show

Emma Stratton

9 episodes

4 months ago

Traditional business advice often focuses on rigid plans and step-by-step strategies. But that approach doesn’t resonate with everyone—especially creative people who crave purpose, freedom, and self-expression in their work. Luckily there’s a different way to grow your business—one that leads with your heart and builds on your natural talents. On this show, we hope to share unconventional advice that inspires you to create a business that reflects your true self, motivates you to take bolder action, and helps you experience greater freedom and abundance in both business and life. Whether you're an experienced business owner or just starting out, you'll learn from people who've forged their own path to success—and experts ready to guide you on yours. Join us and learn how to align your business with your intuition and unique strengths and open up to a deeper, more magical kind of growth.

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Entrepreneurship as Personal Growth with Dave Gerhardt

The Emma Stratton Show

52 minutes

4 months ago

Entrepreneurship as Personal Growth with Dave Gerhardt

You probably know Dave Gerhardt as a top B2B marketing pro. But there’s way more to him than LinkedIn posts, clever copy, and great advice.

On this episode of The Emma Stratton Show, I sit down with Dave to talk not about marketing — but about mindset, personal growth, and the real inner work required to run a successful business. What unfolds is a soul-nourishing conversation about journaling, spirituality, identity shifts, and building a business that supports a full life.

If you're an entrepreneur, creator, or human being trying to make work and life feel more aligned — this one’s for you.

Highlights:
– Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate personal growth program
– Letting go of a former identity to build something bigger
– Dave’s rituals for grounding, sanity, and creativity
– Why nature, journaling, and gratitude are his go-to tools

In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Welcome to The Emma Stratton Show
(03:50) Emma shares how this conversation with Dave came to be
(05:15) Dave’s wandering phase—and what it taught him
(09:00) The identity crisis that came with leaving corporate
(13:45) The mistake he made going back to a “safe” role
(17:40) Personal growth through building a team and company
(24:00) Reclaiming meaning and freedom through work
(30:50) Dave’s go-to routines: exercise, journaling, reading, nature
(39:20) How spirituality and gratitude show up in his day
(45:30) Redefining success—and designing a life around it

Follow Dave on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegerhardt/) and Exit Five (https://www.exitfive.com)
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