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