Ben Siegel, founder of Cybernest. Discover how he navigated the challenges of building a business from scratch, the importance of simplicity in technology, and the psychological hurdles of entrepreneurship.
This episode is packed with valuable insights for aspiring founders and tech enthusiasts!00:00 Personal Journey
02:08 Early Challenges and Insights
06:19 Building the CyberNest Community
08:49 Transition to a Product-Focused Business
15:02 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
18:58 Current State and Future Plans
22:46 Reflections on Entrepreneurship
40:29 Final ThoughtsConnect with Ben-
LinkeIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminnsiegel328/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bennysieg/
Imagine running a 25-person company at 25 years old—only to realize you hate every minute of it. Now imagine leaving a six-figure corporate job, burning out, and starting over.
This is the real side of entrepreneurship no one talks about.
• Why his first business gave him everything except happiness
• The mindset shift that made all the difference
• Lessons from nearly going broke twice
• Why having the right business partner is a game-changer
• The hidden reality behind digital entrepreneurship
If you’ve ever questioned whether the struggle is worth it—this episode is for you.
00:00 Introduction
00:22 From Business to Corporate
04:56 Struggles and Realizations
07:03 Entrepreneurial Spirit13:00 Betting on Multiple Ventures
20:14 Corporate vs. Entrepreneurship22:58 Cracking the Code
25:05 Mental Game
27:50 Reflections and Regrets
31:56 Living in Thailand
33:03 Business Growth
36:57 The Importance of a Good Partner
37:30 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Will Glass founder of Ostrich, left behind a comfortable corporate job—without a fully-baked plan—to chase an idea that everyone said would be “too risky.” After burning through money building features nobody needed and trudging through multiple pivots—including a foray into the NIL college sports market—Will finally discovered how to make Ostrich a legitimately impactful product.In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to avoid the pitfalls that cause most early-stage founders to waste cash• When to pivot vs. when to double down on your original vision• The secret to finding a real customer base—before money and time run out• Why sometimes “doing the unscalable” is the key to long-term growth• And how to separate your self-worth from the rollercoaster of startup lifeIf you want a refreshingly candid look at startup life—beyond the highlight reels—stick around. Will’s story proves you can stumble through chaos and still find your footing. Enjoy the conversation!
Connect with Will: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williampglass3/
Chapter:00:00 Untold Struggles
02:28 The Birth of Ostrich
03:00 Pivots & Financial Challenges
12:14 Pitching & Failures
15:32 Accelerators and Mentorship
22:54 Building Trust with Investors
26:20 The Cockroach Strategy
27:29 Deciding Whether to Raise Capital
29:10 Mindset Shifts
30:30 Navigating the NIL Space
35:41 Credit Unions
40:18 Importance of Focus
41:49 Doing the Unscalable
This is how Jared Collinson went from crushing it as a six-figure corporate trainer to nearly losing everything when he tried to open his own gym.
Underestimating costs, drowning in debt, and getting blindsided by taxes—he learned the hard way that building a business isn’t a highlight reel.
Now, Flight Performance & Fitness is eight years strong, but not without sacrifice. This is the real, unpolished truth about what it actually takes to make it—and why most people won’t.Follow Jared’s Journey
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/explusivedoe/
Flight Fitness
https://flightperformanceandfitness.com/contact-us/
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Walking Away From a Secure Job
03:48 - The Financial Mistakes
07:49 - From Trainer to Business Owner
11:05 - When the Money Runs Tight
14:42 - Getting Kicked Out & Forced to Relocate
23:49 - Signing a Lease With No Backup Plan
26:04 - Hard Decisions
32:32 - Entrepreneurship is a War
