EPISODE 470: Randall Crowder
Why it's Not The Pursuit of Happiness But The Happiness of Pursuit
EPISODE SUMMARY
Welcome to Episode #470 with Randall Crowder, Chief Operation Officer and Chief Blockchain Champion at Phunware Inc.
During this episode, we talk about his passion on new venture creation and the innovative spirit that fuels entrepreneurs and advances technology, We dive in his military background and how it help him be a great investor and entrepreneur who understands what it takes to successfully launch and grow new businesses.
Here are some highlights:
It's not the pursuit of happiness, it's the happiness of the pursuit.
The ability to overcome will give you the confidence you need to accomplish the next task.
Survive. If you can weather it, you become unstoppable. You become unbeatable.
Just because you're busy doesn't mean you are productive. And just because you're productive, doesn't mean you're effective.
As entrepreneurs, learn to art of delegation. You should be able to entrust a task to another person so you can do other things you are good at.
Successful people aren't always because they have a great mind and they thought of a great idea. Successful people are those who persevered longer than other people and didn't quit.
KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED
The Power of Perseverance: Randall emphasizes that success often comes to those who persist longer than others, not just to those with great ideas. The ability to overcome challenges and continue pushing forward is what sets successful entrepreneurs apart.
Effective Productivity: Randall discusses the difference between being busy, productive, and effective. He stresses the importance of focusing on tasks that truly move the needle, rather than just filling your time with busy work.
The Importance of Delegation: Randall highlights the necessity of delegation for entrepreneurs. By entrusting tasks to others, you can focus on areas where you excel, which is crucial for the growth and success of any venture.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Randall is passionate about new venture creation and the innovative spirit that fuels entrepreneurs and advances technology. As an active investor and entrepreneur, he understands what it takes to successfully launch and grow new businesses. He regularly publishes articles and speaks on entrepreneurship, venture capital, healthcare and the rise of blockchain.
Randall is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN), a technology company in Austin, TX providing brands with a fully integrated cloud platform for mobile, including a blockchain-enabled data exchange and mobile loyalty ecosystem powered by PhunToken (PHTK) and PhunCoin (PHCN).
