74. How to Grow and Thrive as a Start-Up | Cam Doody

Cam Doody is the Co-founder and Chairman of Bellhop, the fastest growing moving company in the U.S. Serving 75+ cities, they developed a new operating model to fix the infamously poor and unreliable service in the space with tech. Bellhop has raised $90m in venture capital and moved +300,000 households over the last 6 years. Cam is the dad of two wonderful little girls— Margot and Liles, and a passionate aviator and outdoorsman.Highlights3:30 - Growing up encouraged to explore and build7:45 - “Licenses to hunt”12:20 - Calculated risk 16:05 - Struggle with first job out of college21:00 - What is Brickyard?26:35 - Advice for being an early founder of a start-up30:20 - Innovator not a manager37:10 - Build the best place and community of early stage founders44:00 - Gap in technology for start-ups in the last 10 yearsTakeaway Questions from the interviewWhat is something (beyond stuff) my dad gave me that I am thankful for, today?How can I give myself permission to think different from others?What insight do I have from my first job?How am I most valuable within my organization/business? As a manager or an innovator?How much is shared experience a part of my life especially in the more challenging endeavors?Transform your health routine with Bravenly Hydrate and enjoy the benefits of peak hydration!Hydrate with BravenlyBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMEN ARE FORGED develops young professional men to pursue God's calling — so they can grow, lead, and maximize influence in the world around them.Send in a question to be answered on the pod!For more on what we do, go to menareforged.com.