E49: Entrepreneurship Lessons from a Purpose-Driven Startup

(Simon Standaert)

 

So you want to be a purpose-driven entrepreneur?

 

Plenty of influencers, experts and gurus out there are eager to tell you what to do. “Use the magic 7-step formula and all riches will be yours!”

 

There’s only one challenge. We do not learn through words, we only learn through experience.

 

Today I spoke to Simon Standaert, who is 10 months underway in setting up a new business called JES Academy. How did he approach the launch? Which business lessons has he learned underway?

 

This is the real story of a real purpose-driven entrepreneur.

 

Enjoy our conversation with Simon!

 

 

Click here to watch the interview on Youtube

 

 

Interesting stories and strategies that came up in our conversation:

• 3 Real-life business lessons that almost nobody talks about
• How to create a top quality product or service
• Which books have inspired Simon to grow as a person and as an entrepreneur
• The difference between coaching youth versus adults
• How to prioritize your projects and ideas

 

 

 

TIP: How to benefit most: 1) which insight resonated? 2) how will you apply it today? 3) do it, 4) reflect and decide how you will do more of it.

 

 

Stay in touch with Simon Standaert:

• Websites of JES Academy: jes.be and soon available www.jesacademy.be
• Social Media: JES vzw
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simon-standaert-90b51254/

 

 

 

Credits (intro and outro music)

• Song: Ehrling – Dance With Me (Vlog No Copyright Music)
• Video Link: https://youtu.be/SZpyXoQf1Hs