E39: Brian Bethke: Entrepreneurial Instincts: Launching Bear Maple

Dr. Jean, The Results Queen® features an interview with entrepreneur Brian Bethke, who discusses his journey from selling his guitar amplifier company to starting a maple and ginseng beverage company called Bear Maple. Brian shares how he pivoted from different business ideas based on his values and curiosity. They emphasize the importance of finding experts, getting out of one’s comfort zone, and being transparent about strengths and weaknesses when building a business and team. Brian emphasizes living by values over goals and getting out of one’s comfort zone to foster growth. Dr. Jean and Brian also discuss the importance of surrounding oneself with experts, mentors, and trusted advisors. Brian’s daughter Anna is also highlighted as a young entrepreneur who started her own lemonade company. The episode provides advice around taking risks, finding the right people, and allowing instincts to guide business decisions aligned with one’s values.

Find Brian here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bethke/

Website: https://drinkbearmaple.com/

Find Bear Maple on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A3SVBJ2ZVZQ4R7&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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