232: Andrew McIntosh — First-Generation Entrepreneurs

Andrew McIntosh is a first-gen entrepreneur. And so am I. And we both needed help along the way. From building a sustainable and inclusive community for first-gen entrepreneurs to discussing the power of business coaching and growth mindset, you'll gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship without a safety net. Learn from a successful underdog's story and get inspired to take your own entrepreneurial journey to the next level. No matter what your parents say.Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrew_drivesThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/andrew-mcintosh-first-generation-entrepreneurs/The podcast episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e49eaaa6The video: https://youtu.be/Iez5Qcz6JOsYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.com! Go to http://try.acquire.com/arvid/ to get started with making sure you run a sellable business. (00:00) - Introduction (02:08) - Learning by doing by making mistakes. (06:04) - The importance of having a support network. (10:43) - Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster. (14:07) - Have you always been crazy or is this a new development? (20:41) - Coaching vs. coaching. (24:28) - Building a digital community that is asynchronous. (28:19) - Community building and accountability in business. (32:47) - Entrepreneurship starts with a community. (37:35) - Share your wins and losses. (42:20) - Entrepreneurship as a vehicle for freedom. (49:35) - Getting people to the point where they graduate. (52:41) - The importance of sharing your story and building a community.