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September 29, 2025 39 mins

In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Laura DiBenedetto, an entrepreneur and author who shares her journey from a rambunctious child in Charlton, Massachusetts, to a successful business owner and coach. Laura discusses her early influences, the challenges of starting a business at 19, and the evolution of her marketing agency. She emphasizes the importance of personal development for business growth, the impact of AI on marketing, and her experience with self-publishing her book. Laura provides valuable insights and tips for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to achieve success.

Takeaways

Laura helps business owners realize their potential.
She had a rambunctious childhood filled with outdoor adventures.
Started her first business at 19 due to being unemployable.
Her marketing agency has evolved over 25 years.
AI is a tool that can enhance business efficiency.
Personal development is crucial for business success.
Self-publishing allows for creative control and higher profits.
Writing her book was a journey of self-discovery.
She emphasizes the importance of strategy in business.
Assuming challenges will be hard leads to better preparation.

Connect with Laura: 

Website: https://lauradibenedetto.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraldibenedetto/

Get a FREE Signed Copy of Laura's Book: https://www.thesixhabits.com/offers/Z34ZBxtd/checkout

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Order a copy of Jordan's new book The Life-Changing Power of Adversity

The Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast is exclusively sponsored by CityGate Studios

 

 

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