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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578: (Solo) The Wake-Up Call That Changed How I Work

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577: The Genius Referral Model Behind Burst’s Multi-Million Dollar Brand (Best of Foundr)

577: The Genius Referral Model Behind Burst’s Multi-Million Dollar Brand (Best of Foundr)

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576: (Solo) This One Trademark Mistake Nearly Killed My Business - Here's What I Learnt

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I got sued just a few months into starting Foundr—and it nearly crushed everything I was building. In this short episode, I’m sharing the full story behind how I was forced to change the name of my...

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575: Ty Haney on Being Ousted From Her Own Company: The Lesson's Learnt & How to Bounce Back

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574: He's Building a $250M+ Business That Measures Success in Lives Saved | Andrew Lacy

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In this episode, Andrew Lacy, founder of Prenuvo, shares how he went from two startup exits to building one of the fastest-growing health tech companies in the world—revolutionizing preventative healt...

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573: Building a $74M a Year Beauty & Community Empire | Trinny Woodall

573: Building a $74M a Year Beauty & Community Empire | Trinny Woodall

In this episode, Trinny Woodall, founder of Trinny London, shares how she turned her mission to help women feel confident into a multi-million dollar global beauty brand. She reveals: • Why she fo...

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572: (Solo) How to Build a Brand That’s Uncopyable: Even If Your Idea Gets Stolen

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Worried someone’s going to steal your business idea? You’re not alone — and you’re not powerless. In this short episode, I’m sharing exactly what to do when copycats come for your product — because...

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