Sep 23 2024 64 mins
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In this episode, Jonathan Raymond sits down with Rand Fishkin, founder of Moz and Sparktoro, for a deep and candid conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Rand opens up about his journey from scaling Moz, dealing with the pressures of venture capital, to his new ventures in audience research and indie game development. They discuss mental health, the challenges of being a young tech founder, and how childhood experiences shape leadership styles. Rand shares the hard lessons learned from his battle with depression, stepping back from Moz, and the importance of emotional maturity and vulnerability in business. This episode is packed with insights on navigating the highs and lows of startup life, building a more diverse and inclusive team, and balancing personal well-being with the demands of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a founder, leader, or simply interested in personal development, this conversation offers powerful lessons on growth, healing, and finding success in your own way.
About Rand:
Rand Fishkin is cofounder and CEO of SparkToro, makers of fine audience research software, and indie game developer Snackbar Studio. He’s dedicated his professional life to helping people do better marketing through his writing, videos, speaking, and his book, Lost and Founder. When Rand’s not working, he’s usually cooking a fancy meal for the love of his life, author Geraldine DeRuiter.
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