Dec 31, 2023
In this captivating episode, Troy interviews
Evan Kostopoulos, the entrepreneurial mind behind York Hamilton, discussing
Evan's remarkable journey from an elite athlete to a successful
business owner. Evan delves into the challenges he faced, sharing
invaluable insights on scaling a business from part-time beginnings
to over 150 employees with nothing other than a $17,000 investment
on personal development. He emphasizes the importance of
resilience, intuition, and the pursuit of the right mentors for
small business owners, offering actionable tips on business growth
and personal development.
Troy recommended to our guest and listeners to read the book
"Beyond
Entrepreneurship 2.0" by James Collin and William Lazier—a
pioneering guide that explores the evolution of businesses into
enduring great companies.
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Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their
perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal
stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of
small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies
for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable
advice.
And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions:
Evan Kostopoulos shares that the
most challenging period when growing a small business is the
initial phase, particularly the first 6 to 12 months. The challenge
lies in persevering through this tough period with resilience,
discipline, and humility without prematurely giving up.
Evan Kostopoulos mentioned "Think
and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill as his favorite business book. He
also highlighted other influential reads, including "The Way of the
Peaceful Warrior" and recommended business strategy books like
"Good to Great" and "Scaling Up."
Listening to "Diary of a CEO" by
Stephen is a recommended strategy. Evan Kostopoulos highlights its
informative content featuring prominent entrepreneurs, making it an
invaluable resource for continual learning and professional
development.
Evan Kostopoulos recommends Chat
GPT as a powerful tool for automating and streamlining processes in
small businesses if used correctly. He acknowledges its potential,
emphasizing the need to understand its functionality.
Evan Kostopoulos would advise his
younger self to start a business to "Trust Your Gut." His
recommendation would likely emphasize the importance of listening
to intuition and instincts, urging himself to follow that internal
compass, especially when faced with tough decisions or
uncertainties in business.
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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:
Being present in the moment, balancing work and personal life, is a constant challenge but necessary for sustainable success — Evan Kostopoulos
Resilience, discipline, and humility are key elements to survive the challenging initial phase of a small business — Evan Kostopoulos
Investing in professional development, mentors, and self-awareness is critical for continual growth as a business owner — Evan Kostopoulos