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The Art Of Entrepreneurship Jackie Hermes
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Let's be honest: building a company from nothing is freaking hard. It has been for me. I grew my company Accelity from 0 to 7 figures with no partners and no funding. I'm also a startup mentor, a speaker, and a dedicated mother of three. Welcome to The Art of Entrepreneurship podcast—I’m your host, Jackie Hermes.
Listen in as I share all the mistakes I’ve made and, more importantly, what I’ve learned from them, with no fluff, and no rose-colored glasses. The Art of Entrepreneurship is a show where we cut through the BS and dig into what it actually takes to start and grow a business.
I’ll be giving unfiltered advice 1 episode per week, up to 20 minute per episode. I want you to walk away from this podcast with the mindset and tools you need to be successful.
This podcast is for entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and busy professionals with a short attention span (like me)—you’ll get quick-hitting, actionable information in every single episode. If you give me your time, I promise it won't be wasted. Now let's get to work!
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How to cultivate an important marketing skill: problem solving
This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone ready to put on their thinking caps and strengthen their problem-solving muscles.
Problem solving is an important business and life skill, but after seeing a few examples in my own business this week, I want to discuss how it applies specifically to marketing.
Make sure you tune in for tips that will help you shift into problem-solving mode (one is about attitude, and one is about discipline—but I promise it’s not high school gym coach vibes!).
If you like this episode, check out these resources.Podcast: “That’s impossible” or “I can’t”Podcast: How to get buy-in from buyers, your boss, internal stakeholders, and morePodcast: Take charge of your professional development w/ Jenny Weeden
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Production support is provided by Accelity.
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Find the right funding strategy for your startup w/ Paul Bianco, CEO of Graphite
This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who is wondering which funding method is right for their startup.
My guest today is Paul Bianco, Founder and CEO of Graphite, a company that provides outsourced accounting and financial services for startups and growth-stage companies. Paul and I discuss the pros and cons of different funding strategies (e.g. investors, bootstrapping), cash management, and how founders should view debt.
Even if money talk isn’t your favorite (said as a creative who doesn’t totally love talking finance), Paul’s insights are a must-listen for any entrepreneur.
About Paul BiancoPaul Bianco caught the entrepreneur bug at the age of nineteen, igniting a lifelong journey of business creation and growth. From spending hours on his college campus handing out fliers for his first business venture to his invaluable experiences in consulting and venture capital, he laid a strong foundation for his brainchild, Graphite. Over nearly seven years, Paul has dedicated himself to providing entrepreneurs with accessible fractional finance and accounting services, empowering early and growth-stage companies to achieve financial prowess without the operational cost of building an in-house finance team.
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If you like this episode, check out these resources.Podcast: 3 biggest money mistakes w/ Ryan CaltonPodcast: How did I go from $0 to 7-figures without funding?Podcast: Bootstrapping
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Keeping entrepreneurial employees happy in your company: is it possible?
This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who is worried that employees with side hustles are a flight risk.
Leaders may not want to talk about it, but it’s more and more common that employees have their full-time jobs *and* have side hustles or entrepreneurial aspirations. Many of the team members at my marketing agency have a side hustle or run their own business. Guess what? These employees are also some of our most dedicated and highest-performing employees.
I share some tips on how we handle side hustles at my company and how we prioritize the whole person, rather than the work person.
If you like this episode, check out these resources.Podcast: Side hustles: why companies should accept them & how to grow your own w/ Carrie BohligPodcast: How to be a leader when you don’t want to be a managerBlog: Are entrepreneurial employees a flight risk?
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Use business credit card points to travel like a boss w/ Spencer Howard
This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who sees people traveling the world in luxury and wonders how the heck they do it. (Hint: your business can help!)
My guest today is Spencer Howard, a credit card loyalty program and travel rewards expert. Spencer helps demystify all of those points and benefits associated with different cards, including how business owners can use their credit cards to upgrade work (or personal) travel.
Tune in for the tips Spencer shares with his own family and friends to help you maximize your credit card points strategy.
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About Spencer HowardSpencer Howard is a credit card loyalty program and travel rewards expert. He’s also the founder of Straight To The Points - the go-to resource for individuals looking to demystify credit card points so they can experience traveling in luxury for business or pleasure (and occasionally, both!). After helping family and friends understand credit card points for years, he launched STTP in 2017 and has been offering members complimentary and premium content through his Award Alert newsletters ever since (he is up to 21K members as of now!).
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If you like this episode, check out these resources.Podcast: Take your PTO! What I learned from time away from my business
Podcast: The best work is not done at your desk
Podcast: The #1 question you must ask yourself: what if I could?
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How to be a leader when you don’t want to be a manager
This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone ready to challenge the norm by creating an organization where anyone can be a leader—even if they aren’t a manager.
Way too often we assume that career advancement means becoming a manager and having direct reports. That’s awesome for some people, but it’s not always the best use of a team member’s talent. Once you let go of having only one path for leadership, you give people multiple paths to success.
Tune in for examples of what leadership without management can look like within your organization.
If you like this episode, check out these resources.Podcast: The professional habits that stop you from success w/ Matt Maletich
Podcast: Growing your business part 2: so you’ve decided to hire FTEs
Podcast: You don’t have to improve every weakness. Here’s why.
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Maniscripting your dreams and finding your purpose w/ Samantha Kozuch
This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone looking to find clarity on what they really want out of their life (and if you think manifesting is a little “woo woo,” you’re not alone—stay with me!).
My guest today is Samantha Kozuch, an entrepreneur with a decade of experience and the founder of the million-dollar e-commerce business, The Maniscripting Journal. Samantha and I have a fun conversation spanning how she got her start, how she deals with the highs and lows of running a business, and lessons learned from her start as a young entrepreneur.
Make sure you tune in for her insights on manifestation, goal-setting, self-development, and a lot more.
About Samantha KozuchSamantha Kozuch, is the founder of the million-dollar e-commerce business, The Maniscripting Journal. Samantha has experienced over a decade of transformations and changes in her life during her entrepreneurial career which started right after she graduated college. She is an ex-influencer and social media business coach now running an e-commerce business while teaching others how to step into the power and create their reality truly.
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If you like this episode, check out these resources.Podcast: Your thoughts become your reality w/ Justine Sloan
Podcast: Yes, you CAN change your life & follow your dreams w/ Ike Wynter
Podcast: Breaking through your upper limits—the discomfort of growth
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Customer Reviews
Solid advice in a short amount of time
Jackie’s advice is applicable and straightforward, which I love. I also love that each episode is 20-ish minutes tops, so I know there isn’t any fluff that I have to sift through.
Honest and real insights
While I’m not interested in becoming an entrepreneur, I enjoy hearing Jackie’s perspective on a variety of issues, ranging from marketing to workplace culture to motherhood. Jackie tells it like it is and I admire her vulnerability and positivity.
Actionable content!
I first heard Jackie speak at a conference. She was easy to understand and gave a talk that was all action with no waste of time or effort. I knew when I saw her launching a podcast that I’d have to listen! Same with the podcast - no fluff, all action, and no waste of time of effort, all of which is extremely important to me as a solo entrepreneur. Highly recommend this podcast!