52. Marc Randolph on What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur

Did you know that an early idea for Netflix was a personalized shampoo company?   The story of how Netflix originated is steeped in the essential qualities of an entrepreneur.   In this episode, we interview Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix and author of That Will Never Work, about the qualities of an entrepreneurial spirit.   What we talked about: The entrepreneur’s most essential tool: optimism How to learn from your mentor & how to be a good mentor Work/life balance when you’re starting your 6th company Leadership doesn’t come from books but from practice   Check out the full podcast with Marc Randolph by clicking here. If you don’t use Apple Podcasts as your audio player, you can also find every episode at this link.Developing world-class leaders in your community is now easier than ever with Leadercast. In addition to our Flagship May event, becoming a Presenting Partner allows you to stream multiple events per year–each with an opportunity to earn money. The NEW Leadercast lets you invite one to one thousand people with unlimited streaming opportunities. Check out more at Leadercast.com or the link in our bio.