Start-up Speakeasy

Start-Up Speakeasy Episode #36http://kristyoustalet.com/36   I've been talking, brainstorming and strategizing with a lot of the Speakeasy audience lately, especially with the launch of my three month mentorship program.   After a bunch of one-on-one conversations with idea-driven and aspiring entrepreneurs, I was shocked at one thing that didn't come up in a single conversation. In fact, it's something I never thought about in the very early stages of my business and once it hit me- it changed my approach to my business and career forever. We'll get to what that one tweak is in a minute, but first, let's dive into the three main ways that entrepreneurs jumpstart business ideas: 1. They stumbled across a problem that they had trouble solving.  Once they got passed it, they realized that they can help others also overcome this situation. 2. They take a talent or special skill they have and turn it into a business. For instance, as a freelancer or service provider such as a graphic designer. 3. They see a uniqu