Taylor Russett, an award-winning business owner shares his story on how he established three thriving businesses by his early 20's. The Grind and Vine, Russett Photography and Snappie Photo Co. His story is an inspiring testament to the power of passion, resilience, and calculated risk-taking.  Taylor sheds light on his unique experiences, highlighting his strategy of leveraging support systems and building robust networks. He also offers insights on how he utilized market situations post-pandemic to grow his businesses, providing valuable lessons on adaptability and strategic decision-making in crisis situations. We also broach the topic of personal identity and its complex relationship with entrepreneurship, as well as the impact of volunteering as an entrepreneur. Taylor’s recent awards and accolades make him a force to be reckoned with: -Top 30 Under 30 Canadian Tourist Business 2022 -Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 -New Business of the Year 2023 On this episode we talk about: - The Benefits and Downfalls of Being a Young Entrepreneur - How to Use a Down Economy to Your Businesses Advantage - Building a Brand During a Recession - The Impact Networking has on Growing Your Brand - The Importance of Systems in Business - Using Passion to Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Spirit - Finding Your Identity Beyond Business Ownership --- Make sure to subscribe and tune in weekly for new episodes, and follow ⁠⁠⁠@themindfulpreneurpodcast⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Nomad Cre8tive⁠⁠⁠; your full-service creative agency for all things marketing, branding and social media. Visit ⁠The Mindfulprener Amazon Storefront⁠ for recommendations on all things business, personal development and health. Pick out some of Alyssa’s favourite books, wellness products, travel accessories and office supplies.