When “Showing Up” Is the Strategy (Even When It Sucks)

What happens when two serial entrepreneurs pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build multiple businesses at once?In this episode of Show Me Yours, we sit down with Andrew Hazzlee and Marcus Alvarado—founders, marketers, podcast builders, and the brains behind Booth Bingo—to unpack the messy middle of entrepreneurship.We’re talking:Building businesses that actually solve problems (like turning boring vendor events into lead-generating machines)The long, unsexy grind of growing a podcast (300+ episodes, years of little traction, and no shortcuts)Why consistency beats “genius ideas” every timeAnd the hard truth: even successful entrepreneurs regularly question if they should just go get a jobBut the real gold? Their failures.From public event flops and financial hits… to 400+ job applications with no offers… to betting big on ideas that barely break even—this episode is a masterclass in what it costs to stay in the game.Big takeaways for small business owners:💡 If your marketing isn’t driving results, it’s not “branding”—it’s broken🎯 The best ideas come from solving real, painful problems (not chasing trends)🔁 Consistency and iteration will outperform talent 10 out of 10 times💥 Public failure isn’t the end—it’s often the turning point🧠 The “wisdom phase” only comes after you push through the hard stuffAnd maybe the most important reminder:Every successful business owner you admire? They’ve had moments where they wanted to quit.They just didn’t.Go check out their work:https://boothbingo.com/https://coloradobusinesspodcast.com/