The Hard Truth of Entrepreneurship: From Ghosted Investors to Building a Business in Live Events with Nikki Sanz

The Hard Truth of Entrepreneurship: From Ghosted Investors to Building a Business in Live Events with Nikki SanzIn this episode of Hire Learning, Oz Rashid sits down with Nikki Sanz, Founder and CEO of Giggs, to discuss the raw truths of launching and scaling a business. From her early career on tour with big-name artists like Eric Church to the moment she decided to solve a problem that plagues the live events industry, Nikki’s journey is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, especially those facing challenges in hiring, funding, and building resilience in business.Tune in to discover:What it takes to turn passion into a viable business in an unconventional industryHow Nikki navigated a “ghosted” investor situationPractical strategies for hiring in a high-turnover industryWhy strategic networking has been pivotal for her business growthTimestamps:[0:00] Intro: Welcome and Episode Overview[2:15] Nikki’s Early Career: Getting started in the live events industry[6:45] The Inflection Point: How Nikki turned a major industry gap into a business idea[10:20] The Realities of Entrepreneurship: Funding, hiring, and surviving ghosted investors[15:50] The Giggs Platform Explained: Solving hiring challenges for live events[20:30] Key Tips for Hiring: What Nikki looks for in new team members[25:45] Building Resilience in Business: Why passion alone isn’t enough[30:10] Networking Done Right: How to leverage contacts for growth and partnership[34:25] Social Media for Founders: The power of storytelling in personal branding[40:50] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Hard truths and actionable adviceWhether you're a founder, hiring manager, or an HR enthusiast, this episode is packed with invaluable advice and real-world stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.