1 hr 3 min
106. From Doctorate to Designer: On Overcoming Business Struggles & Achieving Success ft. Carina Gardner Learn or Be Learned
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Join host Shiva Dhanasekar as he delves into the incredible journey of Carina Gardner, a seven-figure entrepreneur with a PhD in design. Carina shares her experiences of starting multiple businesses, overcoming the challenges of distribution, and the unexpected success in building a design education program. This episode is packed with valuable insights on business growth, mindset shifts, and the importance of community.
Summary
In this episode, Carina Gardner discusses her journey from earning $300 in her first year of business to becoming a seven-figure entrepreneur. She shares key insights on the importance of distribution, the challenges of maintaining balance, and the evolution of her successful design education program.
3 Key Takeaways
1.) Distribution is crucial: Without effective distribution, even the best products can fail.
2.) Overcoming the three-month slump is vital for long-term business success.
3.) Building a supportive community can significantly enhance both personal and business growth.
Noteworthy Quotes
"If you have no distribution, you have nothing. It doesn't matter if you have a great product or if you're an amazing designer." - Carina Gardner (03:01)
"I'm just doing what a normal human should do. I should sleep a certain number of hours, I should drink a certain amount, I should walk once in a while." - Carina Gardner (39:46)
"The more you go after your own stuff, the more your kids are likely to model you." - Carina Gardner (01:00:13)
Names, Materials, and Info Dropped in this Ep.
- Previous episodes: Mention of Alex Hermosy
- Books: "Building a StoryBrand" by Donald Miller, "You Are a Badass at Making Money" by Jen Sincero, "Go for No" by Richard Fenton, "Buy Back Your Time" by Dan Martell, "The Alter Ego Effect" by Todd Herman
- Notable figures: Kobe Bryant, Beyonce
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:45 - Carina's Background
00:10:26 - Business Beginnings
00:20:23 - Building Community
00:30:11 - Business Challenges
00:40:36 - Stress Management
00:50:04 - Books and Learning
01:00:13 - Closing Thoughts
My Information
Podcast Link Page: http://www.solo.to/shivadhana
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@shivadhana
Email: shivadhana@dhanastudios.com
Click Here for My YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@theshivadhana
Click Here to Review Me on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-or-be-learned/id1542793500
Click Here for Show Notes, Tips & More: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learn-or-be-learned
Share a link to my podcast: https://www.solo.to/shivadhana
Thank you so much for listening, and I hope this time you invested with me provided you with fruitful returns.
Remember Friends,
"You either learn from or you're learned from!"
- Shiva D.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadhana/message
Join host Shiva Dhanasekar as he delves into the incredible journey of Carina Gardner, a seven-figure entrepreneur with a PhD in design. Carina shares her experiences of starting multiple businesses, overcoming the challenges of distribution, and the unexpected success in building a design education program. This episode is packed with valuable insights on business growth, mindset shifts, and the importance of community.
Summary
In this episode, Carina Gardner discusses her journey from earning $300 in her first year of business to becoming a seven-figure entrepreneur. She shares key insights on the importance of distribution, the challenges of maintaining balance, and the evolution of her successful design education program.
3 Key Takeaways
1.) Distribution is crucial: Without effective distribution, even the best products can fail.
2.) Overcoming the three-month slump is vital for long-term business success.
3.) Building a supportive community can significantly enhance both personal and business growth.
Noteworthy Quotes
"If you have no distribution, you have nothing. It doesn't matter if you have a great product or if you're an amazing designer." - Carina Gardner (03:01)
"I'm just doing what a normal human should do. I should sleep a certain number of hours, I should drink a certain amount, I should walk once in a while." - Carina Gardner (39:46)
"The more you go after your own stuff, the more your kids are likely to model you." - Carina Gardner (01:00:13)
Names, Materials, and Info Dropped in this Ep.
- Previous episodes: Mention of Alex Hermosy
- Books: "Building a StoryBrand" by Donald Miller, "You Are a Badass at Making Money" by Jen Sincero, "Go for No" by Richard Fenton, "Buy Back Your Time" by Dan Martell, "The Alter Ego Effect" by Todd Herman
- Notable figures: Kobe Bryant, Beyonce
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:45 - Carina's Background
00:10:26 - Business Beginnings
00:20:23 - Building Community
00:30:11 - Business Challenges
00:40:36 - Stress Management
00:50:04 - Books and Learning
01:00:13 - Closing Thoughts
My Information
Podcast Link Page: http://www.solo.to/shivadhana
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@shivadhana
Email: shivadhana@dhanastudios.com
Click Here for My YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@theshivadhana
Click Here to Review Me on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-or-be-learned/id1542793500
Click Here for Show Notes, Tips & More: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learn-or-be-learned
Share a link to my podcast: https://www.solo.to/shivadhana
Thank you so much for listening, and I hope this time you invested with me provided you with fruitful returns.
Remember Friends,
"You either learn from or you're learned from!"
- Shiva D.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shivadhana/message
1 hr 3 min