In this episode, the Besties are joint by Joe Belstirling. Joe shares valuable insights on building a successful business. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing long-term goals over short-term gain and discusses how he focused on solving business challenges to ensure the longevity of his company. Joe also highlights the use of weighted averages in decision-making, simplifying complex choices by assigning scores and probabilities to different outcomes. He emphasizes the need to understand that success is a spectrum and encourages founders to focus on their own internal successes rather than comparing themselves to others. This episode offers a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to build a sustainable business with authentic success. Chapters: (0:00) Introduction (1:14) Series A and Early Stage (2:33) Guessing the Fortune 5 (7:41) Starting Major Clarity (11:40) Finding Purpose (13:31) Diving into Solving a Problem in Education (14:35) Overcoming Challenges and Lack of Credentials (17:56) The Power of Grit and Knowledge (19:26) Breaking into the Market (20:11) The CEO Mindset (25:41) Decision Making + Financial Risk (29:48) Perception of Success (35:09) The Perception Game (38:15) The Challenges of Fundraising (40:01) Becoming an Exited Founder (48:14) Future Goals (50:26) Accepting Consequences