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Welcome to the Free The CEO Podcast—the go-to show for founders, solopreneurs, and fractionals who want to lead with vision, not get stuck in the weeds. Get expert insights, real-world strategies, and battle-tested tactics to help you create a business that runs smoothly through smart systems and strong teams.
EP #84: The Highs, Lows, and Lessons of Going All-In on a Startup with Jack Beckwith
Free The CEO
29 minutes
1 year ago
EP #84: The Highs, Lows, and Lessons of Going All-In on a Startup with Jack Beckwith
In this episode of Free the CEO, we chat with Jack Beckwith, founder and CEO of The DataFace, a leading data visualization and storytelling agency.
Jack talks about his journey from analyst to CEO, overcoming startup challenges, and how side projects can evolve into thriving businesses. Listeners will gain valuable insights on:
- The Power of Side Projects: How Jack’s passion for data evolved from a blog in college to a full-fledged agency.
- Taking the Leap: What led Jack to leave his job and go all-in on his own business.
- Finding Clients and Scaling Smartly: Jack’s experience landing major clients like Yelp and Universal Music Group and how cold outreach played a pivotal role.
- Navigating Business Models: The pros and cons of hourly, fixed-fee, and retainer models, and how The DataFace found its niche.
- Setting Boundaries as a CEO: Why saying “no” helped Jack grow his business.
- Maintaining Balance: Tips on prioritization, empowering your team, and keeping work-life harmony as a founder.
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