Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast

Having trouble climbing out of a tough situation? Well, we have just the episode for you! Today’s guest is Brandon Powell, CEO at Hatchworks. Brandon shares with Sarah the challenges he faced and how he was able to rise up every time. Brandon explains how important it is to protect your equity in your company. Brandon gives tips on how to figure out where you want your company to be in three years. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!


Takeaways:
  • The thing that Brandon got right did not have a co-founder. It was more challenging to get the business off the ground by himself but it taught him many lessons about growing a business.
  • Another thing that Brandon got right was he already knew who his ideal customers were. With Brandon already knowing who he wanted to sell to, it helped grow the business's numbers as soon as his company was launched.
  • Brandon’s co-pilot was his mom. When he was younger, his mother taught him a valuable lesson. His mother couldn't give him everything that he wanted, even though she wanted to. So he had to earn it and figure out a way to get it. She taught him that not everything gets handed to you and so you have to work for it.
  • Brandon realized that hiring a CFO helps keep the business on track. His CFO helped him through a lot of challenges and was always there to help steer him back on the company's plans.
  • A book Brandon recommends is Making Big Happen by Mark Moses. Brandon loved the book so much that he is implementing it into his business.


Quote of the Show:
  • “We are creating opportunities for people and that excites me.” (14:04)


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Creators and Guests

Host
Sarah Tourville
Sarah Tourville is the CEO and founder of Media Frenzy Global along with being the Communications Co-Board Chair of the Atlanta Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and an Advisory Board Member of the Metro Atlanta Chamber.

What is Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey Podcast?

Embark on a journey of entrepreneurial discovery with Sarah Tourville, the Communications Board Chair of the Atlanta Chapter Entrepreneur's Organization. In this podcast, Sarah engages in heartfelt conversations with guests from EO Atlanta. Guests share their “First Flight Chronicles" and capture the pivotal moments when they took their initial leap, providing listeners with an intimate look into the challenges and triumphs of the startup world. Join us for a bi-weekly dose on Wednesday’s for an inspiring exploration into the essence of entrepreneurship. This show is proudly sponsored by EO Atlanta.