217: Mastering the Messy Middle and Finishing Strong, With Scott Belsky of Behance

217: Mastering the Messy Middle and Finishing Strong, With Scott Belsky of Behance

Scott Belsky, Behance founder, investor, and author of the new book The Messy Middle, is a strong believer in putting in the hard work and then finishing strong. His nine-figure exit from Behance is a testament to this tenacity and determination. Behance came with its own set of challenges, but Belsky learned over the years that when it seems like things are falling apart, it could mean victory is right around the corner. Your near-meltdown might just be your “messy middle," and sometimes being successful simply means sticking together as a team long enough to figure it out. A labor of love will often work out in the end, even if it's not how you expect. In this thought-provoking interview, Belsky shares his own “messy middle" from his time with Behance, and some of his best wisdom on product-market fit, perseverance, and startup culture. We were thrilled to get the chance to talk to Scott. There’s a ton of gold in this interview, so don’t miss it! Key Takeaways Two guiding principles on whether to stick it out or shut it down Why Belsky is wary of the MVP craze, and how to balance perfectionism with action Three tips for finding true product-market fit How to create a startup culture that attracts and retains the right people Why Belsky started Behance and what inspired his progress

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614: (Solo) Running on Fumes? Reset Your Mindset Before The Year Ends

614: (Solo) Running on Fumes? Reset Your Mindset Before The Year Ends

If you’re dragging yourself toward the end of the year feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and mentally drained, you’re not alone. This is one of the toughest stretches for founders — you’re still runni...

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613: Why Most Beauty Brands Fail - and How to Beat The Rest | DIBS Beauty Founder

613: Why Most Beauty Brands Fail - and How to Beat The Rest | DIBS Beauty Founder

DIBS Beauty went from zero to one of America’s fastest-growing makeup brands in just four years, with founder Jeff Lee scaling the business into the mid–8 figures and landing a top spot on the Inc. ...

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612: (Solo) Funding vs Bootstrapping - The Real Tradeoffs EVERY Founders Needs To Know

612: (Solo) Funding vs Bootstrapping - The Real Tradeoffs EVERY Founders Needs To Know

Should you raise money or bootstrap your business? It’s one of the biggest questions every founder faces — and the wrong decision can shape the entire future of your company. In this episode, I share...

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611: From Homeless to Multi-Billionaire - His Success Habits | John Paul DeJoria

611: From Homeless to Multi-Billionaire - His Success Habits | John Paul DeJoria

John Paul DeJoria went from being homeless twice to building two global billion-dollar brands, Paul Mitchell and Patrón Tequila, using nothing but resilience, sales mastery, and a refusal to quit. ...

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610: (Solo) The Secret to Finding Agencies That Don’t Burn You

610: (Solo) The Secret to Finding Agencies That Don’t Burn You

When you’re just starting out, the fastest way to grow isn’t automation, ads, or scaling systems — it’s doing things that don’t scale. In this episode, I share why the most successful founders — fr...

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609: From $0 to $20M in 3 Years Selling Suppliments | Damien Fitzpatrick

609: From $0 to $20M in 3 Years Selling Suppliments | Damien Fitzpatrick

From professional rugby player to successful entrepreneur, Damien Fitzpatrick built a sports recovery brand trusted by elite athletes around the world. In this interview, Damien shares how he went...

27 Marras 20251h 4min

608: (Solo) Why Short-Term Wins Can Quietly Kill Your Business

608: (Solo) Why Short-Term Wins Can Quietly Kill Your Business

When I first started Foundr, I made a lot of short-term decisions — and most of them hurt us more than they helped. It took years (and a few hard lessons) to understand that sustainable growth only co...

25 Marras 202510min

607: How I Built a $120M/Year Cookie Business From My Appartment | Loren Castle

607: How I Built a $120M/Year Cookie Business From My Appartment | Loren Castle

Loren Castle turned a life-threatening cancer diagnosis at 22 into the spark that built Sweet Loren’s, a $120M-a-year clean food brand now sold in over 5,000 supermarkets nationwide. In this inter...

20 Marras 202551min

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