1,000 Routes with Nick Bennett

Andrew Capland is the founder of Delivering Value, a coaching and advisory firm for growth teams.

Andrew shares the route he carved that took him from high-growth companies like HubSpot and Wistia to becoming a Solopreneur and one of the most legendary names in SaaS.

(00:00) - From Casual Advice to First Client to Coaching Career
(00:41) - The Power of Right Timing
(01:58) - The Impact of Working in Fast-Growing Companies on Personal Growth
(07:43) - The Transition from Employee to Solopreneur
(12:33) - The Turning Point
(17:06) - Navigating the Early Stages of Solo Entrepreneurship
(24:47) - The Evolution of a Coaching Business: From Dancing in the Moment to Structured Success
(35:54) - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Embracing the 'Why Not Me?' Mindset
(40:22) - The Power of Compassion in Leadership
(41:59) - The Essential Role of Authenticity and Compassion
(43:48) - Missionary vs. Mercenary Mindsets
(45:52) - Navigating the Ups and Downs of Solopreneurship
(54:07) - Creating Space for Breakthroughs
(01:04:05) - The Importance of Connection and Vulnerability
(01:10:26) - Building Towards a Future Without Compromising Values
(01:15:24) - Reflecting on the Journey and Sharing the Realities

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Show Notes

Andrew Capland is a coach and mentor of growth leaders, an advisor for product-led SaaS companies, and the host of the Delivering Value podcast. Andrew is on a mission to revolutionize his business and build a media empire.

In this episode, Andrew shares his transition from a corporate role at companies like HubSpot, Wistia, and Postscript to becoming a solopreneur driven by passion and purpose. He also touches on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, dealing with not-so-great clients, and the stress of making it on your own.
 
00:00 Overcoming self-doubt
01:06 Andrew’s journey through HubSpot, Wistia, and Postscript
03:01 Lessons from high-growth companies04:58 The impact of company culture
07:04 Transition to solopreneurship20:36 Building confidence and your client base
22:08 Refining the coaching business35:54 The importance of compassion in leadership
38:46 Balancing mission and money
56:24 Connection and vulnerability with coaching clients01:02:15 Building a media arm for greater impact

Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/
Subscribe to the 1,000 Routes Newsletter: https://1000routes.com/
Get my free blueprint for Solopreneurs - ⁠The Digital Consulting Blueprint: 5 Steps To Acquire New Clients, Stabilize Your Income, And Capture The Value You Create⁠: https://becomeadigitalconsultant.com/ 

What is 1,000 Routes with Nick Bennett?

Becoming an entrepreneur takes grit.

Deciding to do it solo takes courage.

This is 1,000 Routes, the podcast where we explore the stories of solopreneurs who have made the bet on themselves to build a business that serves their life. Every episode you'll hear about the lessons they've learned and the uncommon routes they've taken to stand out in a world that is purposefully trying to commoditize them.