{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Working Towards Our Purpose","title":"Building Resilience in Business: How to Manage Stress and Uncertainty with Trevor Huffard | E9","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c823b5c0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2295,"description":"In this episode I talked with Trevor Huffard co-founder of Boxx, a startup that builds energy-efficient prefab work-from-home pods and studios for backyard installation. The conversation covers remote work solutions, startup experiences, and advice for anyone looking to transition from a corporate job to an entrepreneurial venture. Listeners will get insights on work-life balance, sustainable building practices, and tips for growing a successful business in the rapidly expanding remote work market. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way📍 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro00:33 – Introducing Trevor Huffard and Boxx00:51 – Trevor’s First Impressions and Starting Boxx01:07 – What is Boxx? The Idea and Product03:02 – Market Landscape and First Sales05:27 – Trevor’s Education and Early Career07:23 – Transitioning from Finance to Building09:20 – Ventures in Modular and Prefab Housing10:39 – Automation, Technology, and the Future of Box11:31 – Leveraging Skills from Past Careers13:11 – Finding Purpose Working with Hands15:04 – Life Inside Startups: Creativity and Challenges16:17 – Defining Success in Startups17:05 – Riding the Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship19:20 – The Stability of Investment Banking vs Startups20:13 – Unique Challenges Starting Boxx During the Pandemic22:00 – Building the Team and Finding Co-Founders23:25 – Delegating, Trust, and Collaboration25:59 – Advice for Starting Your Own Business27:32 – Mentors, Trades, and Learning from Others29:57 – Hiring the Right People31:21 – Supporting Employees for Success34:01 – The Future Vision for Boxx36:01 – Hybrid Work, Community, and Environmental Impact37:12 – Where to Find Boxx and Final Thoughts 💡Key TakeawaysIn this episode you'll learn:How to transition from corporate to startup cultureHow to be adaptable when working in a startup How to build a company from the ground upHow to weigh risk and financial stability How to hire the right personHow to scale up and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/71v6guukY28jq646dyU0rKHPxvke9q2u4KxqJyJNwhI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lODlm/NGIyNGVmNzdkZjE2/YWMxOTk1YmQyYzYw/MzdjYy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}