Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Better Friends | Frankie James Founder of Ideas Fest

In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Frankie James unpacks her founder story, from the uncertainty of figuring out a career path as a young adult to building Ideas Fest into a must-attend industry event. We get into turning setbacks into strategy, mastering assertive communication, navigating the grey area between business and friendship, and the financial tools every founder needs to know.

In this episode, we cover:

Frankie's founder journey from career uncertainty to building Ideas FestHow to turn setbacks into strategic opportunitiesNetworking, rapport-building, and navigating the blurred lines between business and relationshipsGaining the confidence to be assertive in the business worldFinancial support tools, top tips, and how to be a strong team player

If you’ve ever wanted to start a business but don’t know where to begin, this one’s for you.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Meet Frankie James

02:33 Finding Your Path

12:44 Family Business Dynamics

15:31 An Intro To Ideas Fest

17:08 Pandemic Spark & First Festival Launch

21:53 Building A Founder Community