Listen "Career Conversations with Benjamin Friedman"
Episode Synopsis
Benjamin Friedman has handled finance and operations for over 20 years, leading those roles in his last six positions before starting his own company, Build Scale Grow Inc., in 2018. The company helps founders address the fears of entrepreneurship and gaps in capacity, scale quickly, and grow exponentially. His companies have had five successful M&A transactions in the last ten years.Social media linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbfriedman/Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9GVRPYLink to websitehttps://www.webuildscalegrow.com/Primary Topic: Understanding Introversion- Benjamin's explanation of introversion and how he recharges- The impact of introversion on his personal and professional lifePrimary Topic: Benjamin's Work with Start-up Founders- Providing support to start-up founders after achieving product or service market fit- Offering holistic business consulting to identify areas for improvement- Discussing solutions, risks, and options for moving forwardPrimary Topic: Misconceptions about Benjamin's Role and Industry- Misconception of having pre-determined solutions- Challenges in understanding Benjamin's fractional rolePrimary Topic: Benjamin's Career Journey- Transitioning from full-time employee to a fractional role- The role of circumstance and planning in career developmentPrimary Topic: Strategies for Business and Career Success- Strategic thinking and planning for business and personal life- Navigating social events and interactions as an introvert- Saying no to maintain boundaries and prevent burnoutPrimary Topic: Personal Practice for Recharging- Negotiating the need for alone time with family- Balancing personal needs with family responsibilities
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