The Art of Building Successful Ventures with Roger Beaman - 70

The D2Z Podcast

Get a firsthand look into the world of start-ups and entrepreneurship from Roger Beaman, the founder of Novel, a successful e-commerce platform. We have the pleasure of hosting Roger for an enlightening chat about the rollercoaster ride that's entrepreneurship. We traverse through Roger's entrepreneurial journey, dwelling on the unexpected challenges and the inspiring moments. Together, we highlight the importance of forming a connection with customers and fostering loyalty.
We dive into the realm of venturing into start-ups, discussing the motivation that fuels such ambition. Roger shares his insights on the differences between creating a novel product versus entering an existing market, and the challenges that come with attempting to make a dent in a well-established space. We also recount our venture business launch experiences, and how we faced up against multi-billion dollar enterprises. The conversation evolves further to unravel the challenges that ambitious projects bring along and the delicate balance of risk-taking and sticking to a defined path.
To cap it off, Roger shares his nuggets of wisdom on surviving in the entrepreneurial world, emphasizing on the importance of faith in oneself, having a committed team, and the power of long-lasting relationships. We also explore the significance of embracing small innovations and how technology helps in the creation of a successful venture. Listen to this episode to understand the dynamics of start-ups and entrepreneurship from someone who's been there, done that.

Chapters

1. The Art of Building Successful Ventures with Roger Beaman - 70 (00:00:00)

2. Building Gen Z Business Perspective (00:00:07)

3. Motivation, Entrepreneurship, and Start-Up Models (00:14:39)

4. Challenges of Starting a New Venture (00:20:39)

5. Tips and Tricks for Entrepreneurship (00:37:06)