The BigDeal: Everette Taylor on Self-Made Success, Pitching, and Kickstarter

Everette Taylor breaks down the mindset and strategy behind self-made success, from pitching in the first 30 seconds to building a business people actually care about. In this condensed version of The BigDeal, host Codie Sanchez and guest Everette Taylor discuss leadership at Kickstarter, startup fundraising, product-market fit, and why founders must learn to sell themselves before they can sell their vision. You’ll hear how outside confidence, mental toughness, and clear communication can shape early-stage entrepreneurship, plus why crowdfunding, pre-orders, and bootstrapping can be powerful alternatives to venture capital for the right business model. Taylor also explains how Kickstarter supports niche communities in arts, music, design, gaming, and more, and why “nothing is beneath you” for a CEO. This summary turns the full conversation into a quick listen while preserving the key ideas every founder, creator, and business leader should know. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.