This is the thirty-second session of Glasp Talk!
Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them.
Today's guest is Elaine Pofeldt, an accomplished journalist, content strategist, and author renowned for her entrepreneurship and small business expertise. Elaine has contributed to esteemed publications such as The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, and CNBC. She also authorizes two influential books, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, and Tiny Business, Big Money, where she explores innovative strategies for solopreneurs and small businesses to achieve substantial success.
In this interview, Elaine shares her extensive journey in journalism, detailing her experiences from her early days at Yale University to her career at notable publications like Fortune Small Business. Elaine candidly discusses her evolution into covering entrepreneurship, her unique insights into the dynamics of small business success, and the impact of technological advancements like AI on modern entrepreneurship.
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Highlights
Elaine shared her career journey, from being an early writer, reporter, and editor at various publications to becoming a successful author and speaker. She transitioned from covering city news to focusing on entrepreneurship and small business, inspired by her work at Fortune Small Business and her blog on solo entrepreneurship for Forbes, which eventually led to her book, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business.
Elaine emphasized the evolving nature of entrepreneurship, especially with the advent of AI and technology that enables solo entrepreneurs to scale efficiently. She discussed challenges such as social approval, work-life balance, and resource limitations, highlighting that resilience, adaptability, and a strong support system are crucial for success.
Key advice for aspiring writers and founders includes understanding one's unique value, developing a thick skin to withstand criticism, and prioritizing excellence in one's work before seeking approval or validation from others. She advocates for stepping beyond traditional gatekeeping to define one's entrepreneurial path and legacy.
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👉 How to Build a Million-Dollar One-Person Business | Elaine Pofeldt | Glasp Talk #32
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👉 How to Build a Million-Dollar One-Person Business | Elaine Pofeldt | Glasp Talk #32
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