Ep #16: Building Sustainable Businesses through Ecosystems and Licensing
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Pamela Slim on Building Sustainable Businesses through Ecosystems and Licensing
In this episode of the Self Aware Solopreneur podcast, host Myra interviews Pamela Slim, an award-winning author and expert in business scaling and IP development. Pamela shares her journey from corporate employment to solopreneurship, emphasizing the importance of relational over transactional business models. They discuss Pamela's approach to creating certification and licensing programs, her books 'Escape from Cubicle Nation,' 'Body of Work,' and 'The Widest Net,' and strategies for solopreneurs to build meaningful, sustainable connections. Pamela also offers insights on balancing personal values with business operations and the evolving landscape of work.
01:25 Pamela's Journey and Insights on Entrepreneurship
03:21 The Evolution of Pamela's Books
05:49 The Concept of Body of Work
18:05 Building an Ecosystem vs. an Empire
24:28 Balancing Transactional and Relational Business Models
31:51 Licensing and Certification of Intellectual Property
38:27 Advice for Solopreneurs: Casting the Widest Net
41:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Here are the mentioned links on the Episode:
https://pamelaslim.com/the-widest-net-offerings/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelaslim/
https://pamelaslim.com/contact/
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