#0030 - Teddy Mitrosilis - Unlocking Grit & Growth

Teddy Mitrosilis shares his journey from being a D1 athlete to working at ESPN and eventually venturing into the startup world. He discusses the challenges of pursuing a career in professional baseball and the realization that it wasn't the right path for him. Teddy also talks about his time at ESPN and the transition to working in the startup space. He emphasizes the importance of trusting your instincts and finding a professional environment that aligns with your values and goals. Teddy Mitrosilis discusses the goal of his company, Alto, and the different paths to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of starting with a service business to gain experience and build slowly from cash flow. Teddy also shares his insights on content creation, highlighting the need to understand why you want to create content and the value of sharing your knowledge and experiences. He recommends starting with writing every day and gradually moving towards publishing. Teddy also mentions his favorite platforms for content creation, such as LinkedIn and newsletters. Show Links Get 1-month of FREE access to the ⁠Vet Collective Community⁠ by using discount code: NLT1UQTI Join us here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/harder-not-smarter/⁠ Episodes also available on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music. https://linktr.ee/harder_not_smarter Teddy's Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-mitrosilis/ https://www.altostudios.com/ https://www.theprocess.news/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:08 Challenges of Pursuing a Career in Professional Baseball 06:13 Transitioning from Athletics to ESPN 10:34 Working at a Startup: Agility and Growth 26:39 Building a Startup and Finding Fulfillment 37:42 Starting with a Service Business 44:19 Understanding Your Why in Content Creation 50:19 The Importance of Writing Every Day 53:51 LinkedIn: The Ideal Platform for Content Creation 56:22 Sharing Knowledge and Experiences through Content 01:00:13 Overcoming the Fear of Talking About Yourself 01:04:45 Writing About Your Team's Accomplishments 01:06:59 The Supportive Community of The Vet Collective Takeaways Pursuing a career in professional sports can be challenging and may require a lot of sacrifice and hard work. Transitioning from a large organization to a startup can provide opportunities for growth and learning, but it also requires agility and adaptability. Trusting your instincts and making your own decisions is important in finding the right path for your career. Having mentors and a support system can help guide you in your journey and provide valuable insights. Finding a professional environment that aligns with your values and goals is crucial for long-term fulfillment and success. Starting with a service business is a healthy way to enter entrepreneurship and build a sustainable business. Content creation should be driven by a clear understanding of why you want to create content. Writing every day helps to develop the writing muscle and generate ideas for publishing. LinkedIn is a great platform for content creation, offering growth opportunities and a positive community. Sharing your knowledge and experiences through content can have a significant impact on others. It's important to overcome the fear of talking about yourself and learn to promote your own achievements. Writing about your team and their accomplishments can be a way to share your experiences without feeling self-centered. Having a supportive community, like The Vet Collective, can help veterans navigate the challenges of content creation and entrepreneurship.