Lessons From 70 Startups: What Makes a Hands-On Business Win

What if the lessons that power tech startups could also help your blue-collar business grow?In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, host Aro Benaiah sits down with Andrew Ackerman a two-time startup founder and mentor who’s helped over 70 entrepreneurs launch and scale successful ventures.Andrew opens up about growing up in a family built on hustle, transitioning from consulting into full-time entrepreneurship, and how he now mentors small business owners including tradespeople on growth, testing ideas, and leadership.He shares practical takeaways: why saying “yes” before you’re fully ready can fuel momentum, how to validate ideas fast, and why empathy and grit are key for long-term success.If you’re a hands-on business owner or trade entrepreneur ready to level up your mindset and operations, this conversation will give you both clarity and courage.👉 Watch now and learn real startup lessons you can apply to your trade or service business today.Learn more about Andrew here: https://www.andrewbackerman.com/#AndrewAkama #TheAroBenaiahShow #StartupMindset #TradeEntrepreneur #BlueCollarSuccess #SmallBusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #LeadershipLessons #StartupMentor #HandsOnBusiness