
11 Tribes Ventures is excited to announce the release of The Resilient Founder Podcast. Here's our 1st episode featuring Billy and Brenda Waterson, the founders of Waterson Brands. In this episode, we dive into their journey of building a successful business and the wisdom they have to offer to other entrepreneurs.
Here are some of the main topics we discussed:
- The mission of Watterson Brands is to provide access, knowledge transfer, hope, and inspiration to people who've been left behind
- Their story of growing up in poverty and how it led them to start their own company
- The importance of rhythms and practices for entrepreneurs, including waking up early, exercising, devotional time, and spiritual recovery
- The value of having mentors and impartial advisors who can help you stay on track
- How to move past the obsession with perfection and focus on what really matters
- The importance of humility and admitting your own mistakes as a leader
- The greatest investments they've made in giving and community, which have had the highest ROI
Here are some key takeaways and lessons from the discussion:
- Resilience is built through support and learning opportunities
- Taking care of your own health and well-being is crucial for success
- Having a mentor and impartial advisors can help you stay on track and avoid common pitfalls
- Failure is relative, and it's important to keep taking risks and learning from mistakes
- Surrounding yourself with people who will help you be a better version of yourself is key to achieving success
Links mentioned:
Watterson Brands website: https://wattersonbrands.com/
Follow Billy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-watterson-4579a59/
Follow Brenda on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-watterson-0a675890/
Hosted by Kristina Chapple - kristina@11tribes.vc
Learn more about 11 Tribes Ventures at https://11tribes.vc
We hope you enjoy this episode and find it helpful on your own journey of building a successful business.
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