53 min
74. How to Grow and Thrive as a Start-Up | Cam Doody Men Are Forged
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- Entrepreneurship
Cam Doody is the Co-founder and Chairman of Bellhop, the fastest growing moving company in the U.S. Serving 75+ cities, they developed a new operating model to fix the infamously poor and unreliable service in the space with tech. Bellhop has raised $90m in venture capital and moved +300,000 households over the last 6 years. Cam is the dad of two wonderful little girls— Margot and Liles, and a passionate aviator and outdoorsman.
Highlights
3:30 - Growing up encouraged to explore and build
7:45 - “Licenses to hunt”
12:20 - Calculated risk
16:05 - Struggle with first job out of college
21:00 - What is Brickyard?
26:35 - Advice for being an early founder of a start-up
30:20 - Innovator not a manager
37:10 - Build the best place and community of early stage founders
44:00 - Gap in technology for start-ups in the last 10 years
Takeaway Questions from the interview
What is something (beyond stuff) my dad gave me that I am thankful for, today?How can I give myself permission to think different from others?What insight do I have from my first job?How am I most valuable within my organization/business? As a manager or an innovator?How much is shared experience a part of my life especially in the more challenging endeavors?Thrive Marriage Lab by Restory Want a Stronger Marriage? Join the Thrive Marriage Lab Waitlist! Code FORGED for $20 off
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MEN ARE FORGED is encouraging men to lead confidently and courageously. Through reflection, humility, and boldness, men will build confidence and add value to others.
If you are an emerging leader in your organization who needs leadership mentoring and gain confidence in your role...Go to menareforged.com or message me at:
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Cam Doody is the Co-founder and Chairman of Bellhop, the fastest growing moving company in the U.S. Serving 75+ cities, they developed a new operating model to fix the infamously poor and unreliable service in the space with tech. Bellhop has raised $90m in venture capital and moved +300,000 households over the last 6 years. Cam is the dad of two wonderful little girls— Margot and Liles, and a passionate aviator and outdoorsman.
Highlights
3:30 - Growing up encouraged to explore and build
7:45 - “Licenses to hunt”
12:20 - Calculated risk
16:05 - Struggle with first job out of college
21:00 - What is Brickyard?
26:35 - Advice for being an early founder of a start-up
30:20 - Innovator not a manager
37:10 - Build the best place and community of early stage founders
44:00 - Gap in technology for start-ups in the last 10 years
Takeaway Questions from the interview
What is something (beyond stuff) my dad gave me that I am thankful for, today?How can I give myself permission to think different from others?What insight do I have from my first job?How am I most valuable within my organization/business? As a manager or an innovator?How much is shared experience a part of my life especially in the more challenging endeavors?Thrive Marriage Lab by Restory Want a Stronger Marriage? Join the Thrive Marriage Lab Waitlist! Code FORGED for $20 off
Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
MEN ARE FORGED is encouraging men to lead confidently and courageously. Through reflection, humility, and boldness, men will build confidence and add value to others.
If you are an emerging leader in your organization who needs leadership mentoring and gain confidence in your role...Go to menareforged.com or message me at:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Youtube
53 min