Athlete CEO #039: 15 Minutes and a Cup of Coffee | Joe Schmidt

 

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Episode Summary

The third installment with Joe Schmidt, we discuss your network as your net worth. You are only as good in your business world as the folks you network with, so ask away. All you need to request is 15 minutes and a cup of coffee and you never know what that relationship can blossom into.

Episode Highlights:

  • 1:47 Brandon Averill on building up your network through Joe Schmidt’s advice by asking for 15 minutes and a cup of coffee. FInd people, meet them and build your network.

  • 2:57 You don’t always know where your next opportunity is going to come from, but you got to play to win. 

  • 4:05 What advice would you give to founders looking for capital and how do you give a good pitch from the founders prospective?

  • 6:37 Joe Schmidt quotes an African Proverb, “If you wanna go quickly, go alone. If you wanna go far, go together.”

  • 10:50 His approach to investment has more to do with the people than anything else.

  • 14:10 Do not go around begging for a shot or interviews, just ask someone for a small amount of their time to learn from them.

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