Being a Solopreneur

In this episode of Founders Weekly, hosts Heini and Brian are joined by Pat Walls, founder of Starter Story. They discuss the journey of solopreneurship versus co-founding a business. Brian shares his experiences with Backlinko and Exploding Topics, emphasizing the value of complementary skills and trust between co-founders. Pat shares stories from building Starter Story. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of starting a business alone, such as autonomy and isolation, and highlights the importance of motivation, discipline, and adaptability. They also touch on the role of AI in improving business efficiency, the speed of decision-making, and the risks of choosing the wrong co-founder.

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Host: Heini Zachariassen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heini/

Co-Host: Brian Dean
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianedean
Exploding Topics: https://explodingtopics.com/

Guest: Patrick Walls
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickwalls
Starter Story: https://www.starterstory.com/pat-walls

Chapters
00:00 The Solopreneur Experience
05:32 Co-Founders vs. Solopreneurs
10:09 Introducing Starter Story
14:01 Motivation and Discipline as a Solopreneur
23:37 Resources and Skills for Solopreneurs
27:57 Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics
33:10 The Importance of Speed in Startups
40:49 Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Solopreneur
48:41 Current Obsessions and Personal Insights

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