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123: Where Do Good Ideas Come From?

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The Launch Youniversity Podcast
The Launch Youniversity Podcast
123: Where Do Good Ideas Come From?
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Summary:

You probably have at least one person in your life who seems to have a constant flow of great ideas. Perhaps that person is you. Or, maybe, you’re currently in an idea rut. Whichever end of the spectrum you find yourself, just remember: a good idea comes from your thoughts, experiences, and energy. On today’s episode, our mentors, David Farmer, Jeff Henderson, and Kevin Jennings, share their insights on how to cultivate great ideas.

Welcome to episode 123 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

064: CEO of Roam, Peyton Day, on People, Culture and Setting Yourself Apart

Tommy Newberry

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

Three Takeaways:

  • Find some margin. Good ideas will come when you make room for them. Put some time on your calendar to allow ideas to grow. In today’s episode, Jeff Henderson mentioned using the library to take some time to unplug and allow yourself to think.
  • Wait 24 hours. Every good or new idea needs a 24-hour waiting period. Sometimes, that once great idea you thought you had doesn’t hold up over time. Before you share that idea, let it marinate and then find a trusted, positive small group of people to share your idea with.
  • Do social experiments. Now is the time to try new things. Sure, it may be considered wacky, but some of the best ideas are waiting right outside of your comfort zone. Open yourself up to engage new people, places, and experiences.

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!

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

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The Launch Youniversity Podcast
089: Wes Jones of Honeysuckle Gelato on Starting Small, Building Team Culture, and Taking Calculated Risks
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Summary:

Whether you’re starting your own business with limited resources, or leading a team at an established organization, a realistic vision and the right team members to buy into that vision will ensure an easier road ahead. Today, hosts Kevin Jennings and Shane Benson are joined by Wes Jones, co-owner of Atlanta-based Honeysuckle Gelato, who talk about Wes’s journey from food truck to a permanent location and the steps he and his partners took to grow their business.

Welcome to episode 89 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

Plywood Presents

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

Honeysuckle Gelato

Three Takeaways:

  • Define your core values. You have to understand the heart of your business and team before you can communicate that to those you lead and your consumers. Define what is important, and communicate clearly those values to everyone. Ask yourself, “What problem am I solving? How is the culture here a part of solving that problem?”
  • Create margin. As a business owner or leader, there will always be more work to be done. That doesn’t mean all of that work has to be done right away. Create boundaries in your workday and understand that everything cannot be done right now. Take a break to recharge — creating mental space will give you the capacity to think about your business in a new way.
  • Hire people who fit your culture. You want to work with people who not only understand your mission, but who are advocates for it. Take your time in hiring the right people — sometimes being thorough with whom you hire makes all the difference in how people view your brand.

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!