Ultimate Business Efficiency: Entrepreneurship

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Nick Schlemmer

Podcast Host & senior in the Professional Golf Management (PGM) program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Jack McFarlane

Podcast Host & senior Economics major at the University of Utah

About this episode

Ultimate Business Efficiency: Entrepreneurship

Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer

Guest: John Baldino, President of Humareso

 

Summary

In this episode of The Play By Play, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer dive into enterpreneurship. John Baldino shares his journey from HR to founding his own company, emphasizing the importance of experience, resilience, and adaptability for entrepreneurs. Discover practical advice for Gen Z aspiring entrepreneurs and learn how to navigate challenges with passion and strategic planning. Thanks for joining us. Listen in!

 

Chapters

01:11  Introduction and Career Beginnings

01:54  Challenges of Balancing HR and Teaching

07:47  Starting Your Own Company

09:50  The Importance of Experience Before Entrepreneurship

12:40  The Power of a Clear Vision

16:14  Maintaining Joy and Humanity in Business

19:56  Handling Criticism and Building Resilience

21:16. The Role of Flexibility and Signs

25:13  Reframing Failure as Learning

 

 

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