EP2: Andy Smith, Founding CEO of BlackSmith Ventures | "Infinite Impact"

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Andy Smith shares his journey from a small town in Alabama to becoming an entrepreneur. He emphasizes embracing change and surrounding oneself with the right people. Smith discusses the power of social media in building connections and finding one's voice. He also highlights the significance of having a clear purpose and staying focused on freedom rather than just chasing money. Smith's driving force is making an infinite impact and helping others on their entrepreneurial journey. Links for Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andysmithlife/ , https://theblacksmith.com/ , https://linktr.ee/AndySmithSmith , https://link.theblacksmith.com/widget/booking/3Bbp8hAzM2HMPBT8Uz1K Keywords entrepreneurship, change, connections, social media, finding one's voice, purpose, freedom, impact Sound Bites "We go into situations thinking one thing, thinking it's going to go a certain way, maybe a way that we like, and then it changes on a dime." "Surrounding ourselves with the right people and really say to ourselves, look, I'm, I'm a unique creature. I can surround myself with people who elevate me and also people who protect my blind spots." "People absolutely care about you as the person. They want to know who you are, what you do, how you do it and how specifically." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:08 Embracing Change and Resilience in Entrepreneurship 06:25 The Power of Building a Strong Network 10:26 Utilizing Social Media for Connection and Storytelling 13:56 Making an Infinite Impact and Helping Others 18:52 Prioritizing Freedom Over Chasing Money 22:39 Never Giving Up and Remembering It's Not About You

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Andy Smith shares his journey from a small town in Alabama to becoming an entrepreneur. He emphasizes embracing change and surrounding oneself with the right people. Smith discusses the power of social media in building connections and finding one's voice. He also highlights the significance of having a clear purpose and staying focused on freedom rather than just chasing money. Smith's driving force is making an infinite impact and helping others on their entrepreneurial journey. Links for Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andysmithlife/ , https://theblacksmith.com/ , https://linktr.ee/AndySmithSmith , https://link.theblacksmith.com/widget/booking/3Bbp8hAzM2HMPBT8Uz1K Keywords entrepreneurship, change, connections, social media, finding one's voice, purpose, freedom, impact Sound Bites "We go into situations thinking one thing, thinking it's going to go a certain way, maybe a way that we like, and then it changes on a dime.""Surrounding ourselves with the right people and really say to ourselves, look, I'm, I'm a unique creature. I can surround myself with people who elevate me and also people who protect my blind spots.""People absolutely care about you as the person. They want to know who you are, what you do, how you do it and how specifically." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background03:08 Embracing Change and Resilience in Entrepreneurship06:25 The Power of Building a Strong Network10:26 Utilizing Social Media for Connection and Storytelling13:56 Making an Infinite Impact and Helping Others18:52 Prioritizing Freedom Over Chasing Money22:39 Never Giving Up and Remembering It's Not About You

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