Business, Growth, & Entrepreneurship: 17hats Founder, Donovan Janus

Welcome to the first episode of Hats Off, the official 17hats podcast hosted by CEO, Amanda Rae.

Our first guest, is none-other than one of 17hats' founders, Donovan Janus. First, we'll dive into the history of 17hats and the inspiration behind it's creation. Then we talk about the importance of business automation.

Donovan offers advice to solopreneurs and small business owners for improving their businesses, including the importance of having a repeatable experience for customers and regular systemic assessments.

00:05 Introduction and Welcome

00:34 The Story Behind 17hats

01:38 The Importance of a Business Name

04:52 The Concept of 17 Hats

06:41 The Journey of Creating 17hats

07:04 The Challenges and Successes of 17hats

09:37 The Impact of 17hats on Business Efficiency

11:41 The Evolution and Future of 17hats

23:34 Overcoming Insecurities in Business

24:29 The Importance of Saying No

24:58 Avoiding Overcomplication in Business

25:49 Learning from Past Business Experiences

26:26 The Importance of Repeatable Experiences

30:16 The Power of Streamlining and Outsourcing

31:14 The Role of a Professional in Guiding Clients

34:06 The Art of Streamlining Your Business

37:28 Appreciating the Team Behind the Business

Donovan Janus is one of the original founders of 17hats and current president of the company.