Chris Ovitz and Reed Shaffner are Co-founders and Co-CEO’s of Workpop. Workpop is creating the best experience for the hourly workforce and the businesses, small and large, that hire them.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Worst Entrepreneur moment
- Fire Nation, ask yourself ‘How much real value are you providing… are YOU the thing they are coming back to?’ Chris realized the answer for him was no, and his company failed as a result.
Entrepreneur AH-HA Moment
- Stop being secretive of your idea. SHARE it with the world and take the feedback seriously… and with a grain of salt :-)
What has you FIRED up?
- Workpop! (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2015. This resource is no longer available.)
Small Business Resource
- Lucidchart: Your solution for visual communication. Flow charts, diagrams, UML sketches, and ER models have never been easier.
Best Business Book
- Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Interview Links
- Workpop: A completely free service for the best employers and candidates in LA. Unlimited job postings, rich tools, and the best candidates, all for free. (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2015. This resource is no longer available.)
- Email Workpop!
Sponsors
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!