This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for founders past the beginning but not at the finish line, learning how to grow in the long middle.

There’s a phase of entrepreneurship that doesn’t get much attention. It’s not the early scrappy days or the big exit moments. It’s the long stretch in between where the business is real, people rely on it and the work becomes about consistency, responsibility and endurance.

I talk about how progress looks different in this stage and why the adrenaline that fuels the beginning eventually fades. The work starts to change, from reacting to everything to choosing what actually deserves your attention, from proving yourself to building something that lasts. Over time, opportunities increase but focus becomes harder, which makes committing to a clear direction even more important.

I also share why systems start to matter more than motivation and how the founders who last are the ones who learn how to operate without relying on constant energy. Ultimately, this phase isn’t about pushing through, it’s about evolving inside the business you’ve already built.

Tune in if you’re ready to keep growing inside the company you’ve already created.

If you like this episode, here are some others you'll enjoy.

Episode 9. Why you must know how to sell — Selling is the job, not optional: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/why-you-must-know-how-to-sell
Episode 246. Why you should learn to love selling with Mark Cox — Selling gets easier when you enjoy it: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/why-you-should-learn-to-love-selling-with-mark-cox
Episode 248. It's not time to slow down: generating business at the end of the year — Momentum doesn’t pause at the end of the year: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/generating-business-at-the-end-of-the-year

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The long middle of entrepreneurship