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102: 100th Episode Celebration Part 3 — How to Start Small

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102: 100th Episode Celebration Part 3 — How to Start Small
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Summary:

We have reached the final episode in our three-part series to celebrate our 100th episode of the Launch Youniversity podcast! Today’s episode is all about starting small. As launchers, we’ve all been there — we’ve got a big vision we’d love to see the light of day, but our resources are low and we’re not quite sure what our next step should be. A lack of funds isn’t a great excuse, and you’ll learn why.

Today, we’ll hear from some of our most favorite guests on the podcast who share their stories of how they started with a big dream and little else. After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to prototype your idea and gain momentum; how to use pain and purpose to impact an underserved community; how to turn your idea into a business; and how to master your time.

Welcome to episode 103 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

033: Break Into Business: Monica Lage on Launching Your Passion From The Ground Floor

090: Turning Pain into Purpose

089: Wes Jones of Honeysuckle Gelato on Starting Small, Building Team Culture, and Taking Calculated Risks

036: How to Turn Your Idea Into a Business with Courtney DeFeo

015: Carey Nieuwhof’s Incredible Advice on Launching and Leading

Elevator Pitch

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101: 100th Episode Celebration Part 2 — Building On Your Idea

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101: 100th Episode Celebration Part 2 — Building On Your Idea
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Summary:

At Launch Youniversity, we like to encourage launchers like you to think abundantly, plan intentionally, execute consistently, and celebrate frequently. To practice what we preach, we’re continuing to celebrate our 100th episode of the Launch Youniversity podcast with part two in our three-part series of some of our favorite interviews. This week, the podcast is all about building — your idea, your community, and your success. In today’s episode, you’ll hear some sage advice from some of our most trusted leaders about creating a culture you want, growing and developing leaders within your organization, and how to repeat success. We can’t wait for you to tune in!

As always, thank you for joining us on this journey to learn and grow together. Welcome to episode 101 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

044: Launching Customer Experiences and Dreaming Big with Billy Boughey of Elevate Live Events

055: Atlanta United’s Matt Moore on Launching a Sports Team and Building a Community

004: How to Leverage Social Media to Build an Online Family with Eryn Eddy

007: Learning How to Repeat Success with Chef Ford Fry

091: Creating the Culture You Want

043: Timeless Leadership In a Changing World with Tim Elmore

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100: 100th Episode Celebration Part 1 — Making The Leap

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100: 100th Episode Celebration Part 1 — Making The Leap
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Summary:

Today, we celebrate the 100th episode of the Launch Youniversity podcast. When we launched this podcast two years ago, we had this simple goal in mind: To turn go-getters into difference makers by pooling our resources, sharing our collective experiences, and introducing listeners to some of the best leaders we know. We understand just how uncertain the next step of any launch can be, so we’re happy to mentor our listeners (and learn some things ourselves) week after week.

To celebrate, we will feature some of our favorite interviews in a three-part series. In today’s episode, you’ll learn what it takes to go all in on your dream, the importance of community to your goals, and what happens when passion propels your vision, among other topics.

Welcome to episode 100 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast. Thank you for sticking with us!

Links + Resources:

069: When Passion and Heart Lead the Way: Dana Spinola of fab’rik

016: Sid Mashburn on Launching the Number One Men’s Independent Clothing Store in the US Pt. 1

048: What Does It Take to Go All-In on Your Dream? Bryan and Shannon Miles of Belay Solutions

013: Vision and Generosity with Plywood People’s Jeff Shinabarger Pt. 1

031: World-Renowned Vocal Coach Jan Smith on Dreaming Big, Being Honest and Staying Humble

026: How to Launch When You Have a Full Time Job: Justin Dean and Van Baird Part 2

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099: MADE SOUTH’S Chris Thomas on Pivoting: How to Know When to Shift Your Business Model

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099: MADE SOUTH’S Chris Thomas on Pivoting: How to Know When to Shift Your Business Model
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Summary:

The two most commonly recurring factors in any launch are you and uncertainty. This is why at Launch Youniversity, we spend so much time talking about how to lead yourself and deal with the unexpected that will inevitably occur. In today’s episode, we talk to Chris Thomas, CEO and founder of MADE SOUTH, a company that hosts crafted events that celebrate the South’s culture, food, and entertainment. Chris shares how he quickly had to modify his original idea for MADE SOUTH despite early success. For launchers, success is validating; however, if you’re not careful, it can be misleading. Hear Chris’s story about the shifts he made and how he was able to stay true to his passion and mission while shifting his business model and method.

Welcome to episode 99 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

MADE SOUTH

MADE SOUTH Holiday Market

065: Using Data to Launch Intelligently and Responsibly

Grace Works Ministries

Gospel Business Strategies podcast

Three Takeaways:

  • Sometimes you have to change your business model, and that’s OK.
    As Chris shared in today’s podcast, launchers only know what they know; when that knowledge changes, sometimes (see: most times) changes have to be made for your idea to be more effectively executed. Change is OK; in fact, it’s celebrated. Don’t be so married to your original idea that you miss out on all the good stuff that awaits you with a shift in your business model.
  • Ask yourself, “What kind of foundation have I laid for my business or idea?”
    Does your current foundation best support your current business model or a better one? Do you have sound processes in place that support your overall goal? If the answers to these questions are, “No,” then you’ll need to pivot your current business model toward something that makes more sense.
  • Lean into those around you. Launching your idea was never meant to be done alone.
    Some of your best business advice can come from those around you. Ask your trusted circle what they think of your current business model and how they would do things differently. Your closest allies can provide you with a much-needed fresh perspective.

Thank you for listening to the Launch Youniversity Podcast! If you have a question that you want to be answered on the podcast… ask us here!

098: Delight Ministries’ Cofounder MacKenzie Wilson on Starting Small, Staying Passionate

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098: Delight Ministries’ Cofounder MacKenzie Wilson on Starting Small, Staying Passionate
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Summary:

Most of us visioneers have the same problem — we have this idea we’d like to see get off the ground, but we’re overwhelmed by the starting point (where is that thing anyway?). Others of us jump clear over the start line and land somewhere in the middle, bypassing all of the important stuff that keeps the idea afloat.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by MacKenzie Wilson, cofounder of Delight Ministries, a nationwide Christian ministry that invites college women into a community centered around shared college experiences and stories. What started as an idea among college sophomore friends in 2012 with just a few interested women transformed into an organization present in more than 130 universities nationwide and in the United Kingdom and Uganda. Together with host, Shane Benson, Wilson shares how the vision for Delight Ministries was propelled by community, and trial and error.

Welcome to episode 98 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

089: Wes Jones of Honeysuckle Gelato on Starting Small, Building Team Culture, and Taking Calculated Risks

The 5 Elements of the Launch Loop

Delight Ministries

Three Takeaways:

  • Decide where your strengths lie.
    Whether or not you’re working in a partnership, it’s important to determine your stronger areas and the areas where you need more support. Take some time to reflect — in what areas do you naturally thrive? What areas feel like more of a task instead of a natural flow? These questions will help you decide where your strengths are.
  • Don’t leave friction among leadership unchecked.
    Tension within leadership can be felt throughout the entire organization. Unresolved conflict should be met with regular check ins and clearly defined expectations.
  • Celebrate wins big and small.
    When you’re neck deep in operations, or when your organization is growing faster than anticipated, sometimes it’s all too easy to bypass celebrating your achievements, especially those on a smaller scale. Remind yourself of where you came from and where you’re headed and celebrate all of the milestones in between.

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094: Lauren Gall and Melanie Ammerman of VaVa Virtual Assistants on Why and When Solopreneurs Should Delegate and Invest In Their Businesses

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094: Lauren Gall and Melanie Ammerman of VaVa Virtual Assistants on Why and When Solopreneurs Should Delegate and Invest In Their Businesses
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Summary:

For many launchers, what jumpstarts their visions is a problem to be solved, a community that needs caring for, or a desire for independence. No matter the size and scale of your vision — whether you desire to work for a large organization or imagine yourself as a craftsman who makes a difference on a smaller scale — it’s difficult, if not impossible, to make a difference alone.

Today, we hear from Lauren Gall and Melanie Ammerman, cofounders of VaVa Virtual Assistants, a virtual assistance firm that specializes in executive assistants, marketing and creative support for businesses. Together, they share their story about launching their business, what it means to be an owner and operator of a business (or solopreneur), and share telltale signs of when your business needs extra help.

Welcome to episode 94 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

VaVa Virtual Assistants | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Takeaways:

  • Know when it’s time to ask for help. You might be used to doing everything on your own, but it’s important for you to look for and acknowledge when you need to bring others on to your team to support you. How do you know when you need help? Do you often feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get things done? Do you often feel you’re at the end of your rope in terms of capacity? If so, then it’s time to delegate.
  • Build processes. There will come a time when you’ll need to delegate certain tasks if you want your business to grow. Start taking notes on the things you do repeatedly on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Repeated tasks are often those you can pass along to someone else to do.
  • Stay the course. Launching is hard, but remember what brought you here in the first place. View every challenge as an opportunity to help grow your business.

Thank you for listening to the Launch Youniversity Podcast! If you have a question that you want to be answered on the podcast… ask us here!