I share my journey with Podsqueeze, reflecting on two years of entrepreneurship. I discuss the impact of seasonality on our business and the brutal nature of the market. I explore the challenges of balancing investment and salary, leading to a decision to scale down operations. I highlight our shift towards B2B clients and the lessons learned from targeting larger companies. I also address the differing motivations between my co-founder and me, and my thoughts on potentially selling the company. Lastly, I invite listeners to reach out with questions or for support. Tools and Websites- &#34;Podsqueeze&#34;: &#34;00:01:35&#34;- &#34;Google Services&#34;: &#34;00:09:22&#34;- &#34;GPT (likely referring to OpenAI&#39;s GPT)&#34;: &#34;00:07:14&#34;- &#34;Twitter&#34;: &#34;00:24:18&#34;- &#34;LinkedIn&#34;: &#34;00:24:18&#34;- &#34;Email&#34;: &#34;00:24:18&#34; Books- &#34;\&#34;How to Exit\&#34; by Rob Walling&#34;: &#34;00:22:16&#34;- &#34;Book on Selling a Company&#34;: &#34;00:23:19&#34;Introduction to the Episode (00:00:08)  The speaker welcomes listeners back after a long hiatus and shares personal reflections on entrepreneurship.Realizations and Learnings (00:01:35)  The speaker discusses significant realizations and lessons learned during their entrepreneurial journey.Seasonality in Business (00:02:49)  Insights on how Podsqueeze experiences seasonal fluctuations in customer engagement and business performance.Market Realities (00:04:58)  The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding market dynamics and how they impact business success.Understanding Market Size (00:06:04)  Discussion on measuring market size and the challenges of identifying potential customers for Podsqueeze.Investment and Expenses (00:08:18)  Overview of the financial structure of the company and the investments made to support growth.Challenges in Entrepreneurship (00:10:25)  The speaker reflects on the harsh realities of entrepreneurship and the market&#39;s indifference to hard work.Co-founder Dynamics (00:12:25)  The speaker shares their experiences and challenges in the relationship with their co-founder.Decision to Scale Down (00:14:15)  Discussion on the decision to reduce costs and scale down operations instead of seeking external funding.B2B Targeting Strategy (00:18:09)  The speaker explores the transition towards targeting larger companies and the challenges faced in this approach.Cultural Differences in Sales (00:20:19)  Insights on the difficulties of expanding sales efforts outside Portugal and the importance of cultural understanding.Future Considerations (00:21:19)  The speaker contemplates the future of Podsqueeze and the differing motivations between them and their co-founder.Preparation for Selling (00:23:19)  The speaker discusses the importance of preparation for selling their company, Podsqueeze.Reflection on Business Journey (00:24:18)  The speaker shares thoughts on their entrepreneurial journey and invites listeners to reach out for questions.  Conclusion of Episode (00:24:33)  The episode wraps up with a farewell and a promise to see listeners next time.

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