Ready to escape the grind and build a business that actually gives you freedom—not just another job? This episode of Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast is pure rocket fuel for your entrepreneurial journey.Host Phil Better (the Podcast Mogul himself) sits down with Gregory Shepard—serial entrepreneur, 12-time founder, private equity award-winner, TEDx speaker, and creator of the Startup Science platform. They dive deep into how Gregory went from humble beginnings to helping founders everywhere scale, exit, and make a real impact (even when Silicon Valley gatekeepers say you don’t fit the mold).If you’re craving practical truth-bombs (and a human-first approach) on digital entrepreneurship, profitable exits, and how to avoid the 90% failure trap… you’ll want this conversation in your ears.💡 What You’ll Learn:🚀 How to bulletproof your online business and scale for real, lasting growth🤯 Why “Silicon Valley thinking” is broken—and what actually helps digital entrepreneurs win🎯 5 uncommon traits that separate successful founders from the rest (focus, discipline, and more)💸 How to avoid overvaluation, investor mistakes, and create a business that’s truly sellable🧠 The rituals that keep top founders creative, resilient, and humble—even after cashing inBuilding your first digital product or feel stuck chasing someone else’s dreams? Consider this your sign to break free.👤 Guest Spotlight:Gregory Shepard has spent 35+ years turning audacious ideas into multi-million (and billion) dollar exits—beating impossible odds as an autistic, dyslexic outsider. As the founder of StartupScience.io and author of The Startup Lifecycle, he’s on a mission to make entrepreneurship accessible for every digital dreamer (not just the Silicon Valley elite).Connect with Gregory at gregoryshepard.com and discover resources for founders at Startup Science IO.🎯 Call-to-Action:Love this episode?Follow Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast and leave a review sharing your biggest aha moment. Ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and build your own legacy? Your next chapter starts right now. 👊🎧 Listen today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your entrepreneurial fix.Why do so many startups fail, and how can founders avoid common mistakes?What’s wrong with Silicon Valley’s approach to investing in startups?How can autistic or neurodivergent founders succeed in entrepreneurship?What are the most important qualities an entrepreneur needs to succeed?How can startup founders increase their chances of getting funding and achieving a successful exit? ---Sponsors:1. Sponsor 1:   Podcastle: https://podcastle.cello.so/UZ3E6Ls0syS-AI Editing tool. Simple to use and cuts the cost of hiring an Editor2. Sponsor 2: CastMagic: https://get.castmagic.io/xntubao1ijqu-Another AI Copywriting tool focused more on Business Podcasts. ---Find Us Online:- Website: https://www.InvestInYourselfPod.com- Patreon: [http://patreon.com/InvestInYourselfPod- Facebook: [http://facebook.com/investinyourselfpod---Credits:Host: Phil Better  - Instagram: [@PodcastMogul]  - LinkedIn: [Phil Better]- Website: [https://www.ThePodcastMogul.com]Executive Producer: Phil Better  - Instagram: [@PodcastMogul]  - Website: [https://www.ThePodcastMogul.com]---About Us:Embark on a transformative journey with "Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast," an illustrious and award-winning series tailored for dreamers trapped in the corporate grind. Hosted by the dynamic Podcast Mogul Phil Better, this podcast serves as a guiding light for ambitious millennials yearning to break free from the corporate shackles and rediscover the liberating dreams of their childhood.Phil Better engages in insightful conversations with Digital Entrepreneurs hailing from diverse corners of the globe and various industries. Tune in as they unravel the secrets of successful entrepreneurship and delve into the art of self-investment. Uncover the essential skills, mindset shifts, and strategies to forge your path to financial freedom and fulfillment.If you're a 30-year-old visionary seeking an escape from the corporate maze, longing for the tranquil life promised in your youth, this podcast is your compass. Join us as we explore the untapped possibilities at your fingertips, and let the stories of thriving entrepreneurs inspire you to carve out your destiny. It's time to break free, invest in yourself, and turn those childhood dreams into a reality. Welcome to a world where your aspirations take center stage.🎧 Listen now on [Spotify].---This podcast is the property of Phil Better Inc. Please get in touch with them to use this media.---The links found in the podcast may result in payment to the podcast through affiliate payments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.