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S2E12: Building Empires & Leaning Into ADHD Strengths + guest Colin McIntosh

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Julie Legg welcomes Colin McIntosh, a serial entrepreneur best known as the founder of Sheets & Giggles and co-creator of the AI-powered tool sheetsresume.com. Colin shares his late ADHD diagnosis story, how it shaped his work ethic and personal strategies, and the unfiltered realities of building multiple businesses while navigating ADHD.

Colin talks about the highs (hyperfocus and creativity) and lows (distraction and dopamine traps) of ADHD entrepreneurship. From his 3am work sprints to self-imposed deadlines and ditching morning meetings altogether, Colin offers practical, real-world advice for anyone building a business with an ADHD brain.

Key Points from the Episode

  • Colin’s unexpected journey to a late ADHD diagnosis
  • How ADHD shaped his path as a multi-time entrepreneur
  • The behind-the-scenes story of building Sheets & Giggles
  • Why traditional structures don’t work for ADHD brains
  • Creative ways Colin works with his ADHD, not against it
  • What makes ADHD brains thrive in startup life
  • Colin’s refreshing take on failure, dopamine, and distraction
  • The surprising role Reddit played in launching his side hustle
  • Why mission-driven business fuels sustainable focus
  • Encouragement for ADHDers who are just getting started

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Chapters

1. Intro & Meet Colin McIntosh (00:00:00)

2. Discovering ADHD in Adulthood (00:02:40)

3. Childhood Signs in Hindsight (00:05:11)

4. ADHD Traits in Entrepreneurship (00:07:15)

5. From Crowdfunding to Sheets & Giggles (00:09:50)

6. The Truth About Running a Business with ADHD (00:15:00)

7. Night Owl Strategy & Embracing Rhythms (00:16:50)

8. Tips for ADHD Entrepreneurs (00:20:45)

9. Resume Builder Project & Giving Back (00:28:03)

71 episodes

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Manage episode 518048195 series 3573621
Content provided by Julie Legg. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Julie Legg or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Julie Legg welcomes Colin McIntosh, a serial entrepreneur best known as the founder of Sheets & Giggles and co-creator of the AI-powered tool sheetsresume.com. Colin shares his late ADHD diagnosis story, how it shaped his work ethic and personal strategies, and the unfiltered realities of building multiple businesses while navigating ADHD.

Colin talks about the highs (hyperfocus and creativity) and lows (distraction and dopamine traps) of ADHD entrepreneurship. From his 3am work sprints to self-imposed deadlines and ditching morning meetings altogether, Colin offers practical, real-world advice for anyone building a business with an ADHD brain.

Key Points from the Episode

  • Colin’s unexpected journey to a late ADHD diagnosis
  • How ADHD shaped his path as a multi-time entrepreneur
  • The behind-the-scenes story of building Sheets & Giggles
  • Why traditional structures don’t work for ADHD brains
  • Creative ways Colin works with his ADHD, not against it
  • What makes ADHD brains thrive in startup life
  • Colin’s refreshing take on failure, dopamine, and distraction
  • The surprising role Reddit played in launching his side hustle
  • Why mission-driven business fuels sustainable focus
  • Encouragement for ADHDers who are just getting started

Links

Send us a text

Thanks for listening.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Intro & Meet Colin McIntosh (00:00:00)

2. Discovering ADHD in Adulthood (00:02:40)

3. Childhood Signs in Hindsight (00:05:11)

4. ADHD Traits in Entrepreneurship (00:07:15)

5. From Crowdfunding to Sheets & Giggles (00:09:50)

6. The Truth About Running a Business with ADHD (00:15:00)

7. Night Owl Strategy & Embracing Rhythms (00:16:50)

8. Tips for ADHD Entrepreneurs (00:20:45)

9. Resume Builder Project & Giving Back (00:28:03)

71 episodes

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