In this episode of The Nickolas Natali Show, Kevin Chemidlin shares his journey from software engineer to successful podcaster and coach. He discusses the struggles of entrepreneurship, the importance of finding the right fit in business ventures, and the lessons learned from failures. Kevin emphasizes the significance of mentorship, the challenges of burnout, and how his experiences with weight loss have translated into his business mindset. The conversation highlights the importance of consistency, process goals, and the need for support in the entrepreneurial journey. In this conversation, Nickolas Natali shares his experiences with masterminds, the importance of one-on-one support, and the challenges of creating effective systems in business. He reflects on his journey as a solopreneur, the lessons learned from rapid business growth, and his evolving relationship with money. Ultimately, he defines a fulfilling life as one spent creating value while enjoying the company of others. Takeaways Each failed venture contributes to your skill set.Finding the right fit in business is crucial.Consistency is key to achieving long-term goals.Process goals lead to more satisfaction than product goals.It's important to celebrate small wins along the way.Overcoming burnout requires changing your approach, not just taking a break.Learning from failures is essential for growth.Building a supportive network can help navigate challenges. One-on-one support is essential but challenging to deliver.Free content is crucial for evaluating potential purchases.Creating systems requires anticipating potential issues.Solopreneurship can be isolating and challenging.Rapid growth can lead to significant business lessons.Understanding money management is key to sustainability.Abundance mindset involves thoughtful spending, not just exuberance.A fulfilling life is about being useful while enjoying time with others. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kevin Chemidlin's Journey 03:50 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship 10:06 Transitioning to Podcasting and Coaching 16:13 The First Year of Grow the Show 23:53 Overcoming Burnout and Finding Balance 27:49 Lessons from Weight Loss and Business Growth 31:58 The Importance of Mentorship and Learning 32:24 The Power of Masterminds 34:09 The Value of One-on-One Support 36:29 Creating Effective Systems 39:43 The Challenges of Solopreneurship 42:56 Lessons from Rapid Business Growth 50:19 Evolving Relationship with Money 01:01:10 Defining a Fulfilling Life Support The Nickolas Natali Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nickolasnatali Nickolas Natali’s Website: https://nickolasnatali.com/ Reach out for exciting sponsorship opportunities via email: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickolasnatali/ Discover more insights by listening to the highly recommended episode: "Adapt or Die: Handle Rapid Change In Your Business" with Chris Do (Episode 149)” Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nickolas-natali-show/id1454542200?i=1000602648253 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6liMaaSERCViPi4hWaB1d9?si=3f80c74beb3a4768 Listen & Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k34fUhIY_Bc&list=PLmnHA11vF8FrjCWnndgcTAdfgN-EerYzX&ab_channel=TheNickolasNataliShow Shop the latest merch: https://nickolasnatali.com/shop/ Nick’s Podcast Equipment Set Up (Affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickolasnatali Nick’s At Home Fitness Equipment Set Up (Affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickolasnatali Nick’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickolasnatali Check out our recommended products on the Amazon Store Front (Affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickolasnatali Kevin Chemidlin’s Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinchemidlin https://www.instagram.com/kevinchemidlin Kevin Chemidlin’s Website: https://growtheshow.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickolasnatalishow/support
