In this episode of Entrepreneurial Excellence, we sit down with Jared Fliesler, an Executive Coach and Founder, to explore his unconventional journey in entrepreneurship, career path, and coaching. Jared shares how he grew up in the Midwest, moved to San Francisco without a plan, and discovered his passion for storytelling and entrepreneurship through food reviews on Yelp.

Jared discusses the qualities of successful founders, highlighting their obsession with solving problems and making the impossible possible. He underscores the combination of smarts, luck, and fortitude needed to push through challenges and achieve entrepreneurial success.

Throughout the conversation, Jared offers valuable advice and reflections on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and finding fulfillment in work and life. This episode provides a deep dive into the mind of a successful entrepreneur and coach, offering listeners practical insights and inspiration for their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Tune in as we uncover the essence of entrepreneurial excellence and the journey toward achieving it!

Key Topics:

-Jared Fliesler's journey from Midwest to SF and discovering entrepreneurship

-Qualities and motivations of successful founders and entrepreneurs

-Balancing work, life, and finding personal happiness

-Importance of product market fit and simplicity in product design

-Building a team and self-awareness for successful entrepreneurship

Quote From The Episode:

"If you're feeling your energy is being drained, try to shift what you're working on until you feel motivated by it”

- Jared Fliesler

Timestamp:

[00:00] Podcast Intro

[01:59] Jared shared his unconventional journey from the Midwest to San Francisco.

[10:48] Jared emphasized that grit and discipline are crucial traits for successful founders.

[20:02] Adam and Jared reflected on their gratitude for their fortunate circumstances and how this perspective helps them navigate the challenges of running a company.

[29:13] Jared discussed the subjective nature of work-life balance.

[43:23] Jared elaborated on how product-market fit is unmistakable when customers use the product in unforeseen ways.

[51:37] Adam and Jared recounted a story about Square's initial product challenges.

[56:50] Outro

Connect with Jared Fliesler:

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/jaredsf

Twitter/X - @jaredsf

Website - firstcall.co/

Connect to Entrepreneurial-Excellence:

Website - https://www.levy.company/entrepreneurial-excellence