Welcome to the latest episode of The Startup Game, where we have honest conversations about running a business – the incredible highs and the terrifying lows and how it takes another business owner to understand why on earth we do it to ourselves.
In this episode, we are joined by creative director Ian Firth of Bright Space Communications, and AI Trainer and consultant Anna Carina Berkman.
Today’s discussion is around the transition from working for someone to being your own boss and how that is not all about freedom and doing your own thing – your ‘boss’ is now the marketplace that can be far more difficult! We also discussed what risk means to us, and how everyone’s journey will be based on their context, not just a standard set of steps.
It's a meaty topic, but one that we acknowledged, needs to be talked about more.
Enjoy!
Guests:
Ian Firth, Bright Space Communications
Ian Firth is the Co-Founder and Principal of Bright Space Communications. He is a senior award-winning brand and communications strategist and a creative lead with over 30 years’ experience working with both international B2B and B2C businesses helping them communicate their value and achieve their growth ambitions.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-firth/
Anna Carina Berkman, Markitect
Architect, turned Marketing Executive, turned AI Trainer. I am now an Associate AI Trainer with AI for Non Techies. I also do AI consulting, workshops, and public speaking for businesses and schools through my business Markitect. The journey of entrepreneurship has not been an easy one, but I've learned more about myself on this path than any other before.
The best place to connect is on Linkedin, but you can also find me as Architect Anna UK on Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and Pinterest.