Episode #363: In this episode of the Let's Go Win Podcast, the host has an inspiring conversation with Chris Joyce, founder and CEO of Gusher. They discuss how Gusher aids entrepreneurs in creating and launching startups using performance equity, removing the need for traditional investors and capital. Joyce highlights his mantra that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, affirming that the market, not venture capitalists, should decide if these ideas see the light of day. Joyce also shares his perspective on building resilience, the importance of delayed gratification, and how vision is synonymous with leadership for a successful startup. He emphasizes the danger of chasing perfection and discusses how Gusher is a resource to help potential entrepreneurs take steps towards realizing their dreams. Unveiling the rapid growth of Gusher, Joyce indicates plans to host about 3500 companies on the platform within the next ten months. He stresses the value of honesty in leadership and the need to prioritize people over profits. The conversation concludes on the importance of persistence in entrepreneurship and the human element in technology.
Timestamps
(00:00:02) Gusher's CEO, Chris Joyce Introduction
(00:01:25) Gusher's Innovative Concept
(00:03:25) Gusher's Business Model
(00:06:23) Power of Passion in Entrepreneurship
(00:08:08) Lasting Impact Importance
(00:08:43) Concept of Delayed Gratification
(00:10:43) Realities of Starting a Business
(00:13:10) Amazon's Early Stages
(00:15:06) Entrepreneur's Main Role: Sales and Marketing
(00:22:07) One Step to Success
(00:24:09) Perfection vs Action
(00:25:07) Joyce's Entrepreneurial Achievements
(00:26:29) Iocoko's Success Recipe
(00:32:39) Delegation and Supervision
(00:33:59) AI Role in Gusher's Growth
(00:36:25) CEO's View on Companies
(00:38:05) Never Give Up - Entrepreneurship Success Tip
Bio:
CHRIS JOYCE is the Founder & CEO of Gusher. He's the founder of 24 companies in high tech, consumer goods, health, and manufacturing. Chris believes that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. And believes the market and not venture capitalists should be the judge of whether or not these ideas see the light of day. That is why he created Gusher, a simple, quick, and easy way to create and build a startup. Without the need for investors. Without the need for capital. How? Gusher helps Entrepreneurs create and launch startups using performance equity. They have Founders and companies from technology, media, and health to design, finance, and gaming.
Contact Chris:
Website: https://gusher.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dealrules