This week on The Authentic Entrepreneurs, Nick and Stu discuss entrepreneurship with Business Professor, Speaker, and Capacity Creator; Melanie Sodka.

The Authentic Entrepreneurs 2-02 Show Notes:

- Welcome to the second episode of Season 2! [0:17]

- Our guest this week is Melanie Sodka. [0:41]

- Melanie is the founder of Capacity Creator and EGOCAKE [1:40]

- Welcome to the podcast, Melanie. [3:11]

- “Where did little Mel start?” [3:35]

- The Capacity Creator brand was born out of burn out. [4:14]

- How does Capacity Creator work and how does it benefit entrepreneurs? [5:00]

- What are the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs are making when it comes to their capacity? [6:44]

- How do older entrepreneurs adapt to the new world of Social Media and Hustle Porn? [8:50]

- Melanie talks about EGOCAKE. [11:45]

- Stu recalls his time with Dr. Greg Wells and how to stay focused. [13:36]

- What did Melanie want to do when she was in Grade 12? [15:04]

- A word from our sponsor; The EPIC Community 2020. [16:02]

- It’s time for Nick and Stu’s: 4 BIG QUESTIONS with Melanie. [18:15]

- “What are you reading or learning at the moment that is having an impact on you as an entrepreneur?” [18:33]

- “What was a failure you had early in your career that had a positive impact or change on your life?” [19:41]

- “Who are some of your biggest influencers?” [21:05]

- “What is one piece of advice you would give to an entrepreneur who is just starting out?” [22:08]

- Turning on our random question generator! “What’s next for you?” [23:08]

- How can people reach Melanie? [25:22]

- Stu’s takeaway from the interview with Melanie. [26:56]

- Nick’s takeaway. [27:57]

- Next week’s guest is: Clare Kumar. [29:35]

Links:

- EPIC 2020: theepiccommunity.com [16:02]

- Melanie’s podcast: https://www.melaniesodka.com/podcast/ [19:30]

- Page 2 Publishing: https://pagetwo.com/ [25:07]

- Melanie’s Website: capacitycreator.com [25:22}

- Melanie’s Instagram: @melaniesodka [25:22]

- Melanie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capacitycreator/ [25:22]

- Melanie’s email: [email protected] [25:22]

- Stu’s email: [email protected]

- Nick’s email: [email protected]

- The Authentic Entrepreneurs on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSstjvhjhozofDCBfdnRpiw

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