Building Big with Shaun Clark: Lessons from High Level's Journey
BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio
English - May 17, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEntrepreneurship Business Education Self-Improvement business growth business coaching digital marketing business strategy business development business entrepreneur entrepreneurship marketing online marketing Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Summary
In this episode, Tyler Jorgenson sits down with Shaun Clark, one of the founders of HighLevel, a dynamic software SaaS and marketing platform. Together, they delve into Shaun's entrepreneurial journey, exploring pivotal moments, the power of strategic partnerships, and the evolution of HighLevel.
Shaun’s insights illuminate the importance of laying a solid foundation for partnerships, stressing the value of foresight and clear communication right from the outset. He underscores the vitality of listening to customer feedback and the courage to push forward, even when products aren't perfect.
Drawing inspiration from icons like Warren Buffett and his principled business approach, Shaun champions longevity and ethical conduct in entrepreneurship. His advice resonates with aspiring business leaders, urging them to prioritize delivering tangible value to their clientele and to begin by showcasing their product's merits to those closest to them.
Through Tyler's insightful dialogue and Shaun's compelling perspectives, this conversation serves as a roadmap for budding entrepreneurs, emphasizing the power of vision, integrity, and relentless dedication to customer satisfaction.
TakeawaysThink about the end of a partnership from the beginning and have explicit agreements in place.Value customer feedback and be willing to release imperfect products to gather feedback and make improvements.Admire businesses with longevity and ethical practices.Focus on providing value to customers and show them the benefits of your product or service.Set personal goals and work towards achieving them.Sound Bites"Figure out where you think it's going to end."
"Make a lot of mistakes that aren't going to get you killed."
"Hang in there and see the greater good behind criticism."
Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background
01:37 Becoming an Entrepreneur
03:09 Importance of Partnerships
04:29 The Vision for High Level
09:37 Handling Criticism
11:41 Quick Update on High Level
12:23 Exciting Features of High Level
13:48 HighLevel's Strategic Inspirations
16:13 Attitudes towards Mistakes and Failures
20:22 Advice for HighLevel Newcomers
22:27 Future Feature: Voice AI
23:41 Shaun's Personal Pursuits
24:57 Conclusion
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