🎧 Five Must-Listen Founder Stories to Start Your Business Journey
Start here: Tales of success that will spark your dreams
From: Just West of Otay Lakes
Hey – It’s Luis.
Welcome to Day 16 of the 30-Day Writing Challenge!
I just finished writing about how to build wealth yesterday. Even with busy holidays and unexpected storms, I kept going. Clear skies ahead!
Now, on to today’s writing...
Every successful business owner started just like you—wanting to learn from others. While I usually like reading books, there's one podcast that really gets me excited: Founders by David Senra.
Want to learn from the best? Set aside one hour each week for this podcast. Here are five amazing stories to start with:
#200 James Dyson (Against The Odds)
Start with this one to learn about not giving up. Dyson failed 5,127 times before making his first good vacuum cleaner. His story will show you that it's okay to fail—as long as you keep trying. The magic happens when you fall in love with solving problems.
Want to see how loving what you do leads to success? Lauder started with just four face creams and a strong belief in herself. She cared so much about her products that she would teach strangers how to use them. That's how she built her makeup empire—by truly caring about helping people feel beautiful.
Ever wonder if your hobby could become a business? Bugatti was crazy about making cars. He turned his love for engines into beautiful machines that people still talk about today. Your passion isn't just a hobby—it might be your ticket to success.
#351 The Founder of Rolex: Hans Wilsdorf
Think you need to be first to win? Think again. Watches existed long before Rolex, but Wilsdorf told their story better than anyone else. He shows us that it's not about being first—it's about being different and better.
Where others saw problems, Arnault saw chances to win. People said his idea to put luxury brands together wouldn't work. Now he runs LVMH, one of the biggest luxury companies in the world. This shows that patience and smart thinking can build something huge.
Worried you're too old to start? Feel like an outsider? Ogilvy started writing ads at 38, knowing nothing about advertising. Three years later, he was the best in the world. Your different life experiences aren't bad—they're your secret weapon.
These aren't just success stories—they prove that you can do big things too. Each person started with just an idea and the courage to try. Their stories show you what's possible.
P.S. Your story starts now. Which one will you listen to first? Hit reply—I'd love to hear your choice.