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August 17, 2023 6 mins

Founders’ stories captivate us. We love hearing about bringing a new idea to life. But it’s not always easy.

As Rachel was reflecting on her own founder’s journey, she called up her friend, co-founder and CEO of Qualifi, Darrian Mikell, and asked:

What traits do successful founders have in common? And how do those traits shape your thought leadership strategy?

His unique POV on what to do with the lessons you learn from leading and growing is simple but impactful: share it.

Link up with Darrian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrianmikell/

Listen to Rachel’s founder story (Part 1 of 3) here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachel-downey-and-the-first-million-part-1/id1555762235?i=1000588299274

 

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