How did the owner of an event planning agency transform her business into one of the top 10 fastest-growing tech companies?
This is the journey of
Lee Rubin, recognized as a 2023 Top 200 Female Founder, and the dynamic force behind
Confetti, ranked #124 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With a passionate team of 70 and a recent strategic acquisition, Lee's story is not just about her early ambitions but also her resilience in overcoming skepticism and the quest to find the right co-founder.
In this conversion, Lee recounts recent hurdles and shares invaluable wisdom for budding entrepreneurs and established leaders alike.
Key takeaways:
- Build Relationships that Weather Storms: The key lies in building relationships, especially with someone like a co-founder. You need someone who understands you, communicates well, and supports you. This type of partnership helps you bounce back from early setbacks and drives long-term success. Choosing your business companions wisely is vital because they’re as important to your journey as the destination itself.
- Balancing Work and Personal Life: Maintaining harmony between these two is essential. As a leader, you should create an environment where your team can achieve this balance, too. When work doesn’t completely overshadow personal lives, everyone is more resilient and motivated.
- Empower Teams to Own Their Success: Empowering your team to own their success can transform your role from a doer to a leader. Trust your team with real responsibilities and let them lead initiatives. Seeing them succeed independently makes your business more efficient and recharges your energy to face new challenges.
Time stamps:
02:03 When did you know you were one of the crazy ones?
02:53 Lee’s journey to entrepreneurship
04:25 From agency owner to entrepreneur
07:24 Characteristics of finding a co-founder
12:45 Pivoting business strategy amid pandemic
22:45 Separating work from worth
26:43 Grateful for support and growth through imperfection
29:12 Striving for transparency and navigating tension
34:15 Helping the business reach the next stage
34:53 Supporting team success, revenue focus, hands-on support
38:15 Desire for change and philanthropic impact
What is After the First Million?
This is your destination for feeling empowered in building your business.
These are the real, raw stories of entrepreneurs and business owners who have built their businesses through the messy middle of $1-20 Million, hosted by serial entrepreneur Matt Tait.
Matt knows what it’s like to scale past the first million, and on this show he’ll be bringing on other serial entrepreneurs and business owners who have been there, done that (or, are currently in it) to share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next.