The Hard Truth of Entrepreneurship: From Ghosted Investors to Building a Business in Live Events with Nikki Sanz
NOV 6, 202446 MIN
The Hard Truth of Entrepreneurship: From Ghosted Investors to Building a Business in Live Events with Nikki Sanz
NOV 6, 202446 MIN
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<p>The Hard Truth of Entrepreneurship: From Ghosted Investors to Building a Business in Live Events with Nikki Sanz</p><br><p>In this episode of <em>Hire Learning</em>, Oz Rashid sits down with Nikki Sanz, Founder and CEO of Giggs, to discuss the raw truths of launching and scaling a business. From her early career on tour with big-name artists like Eric Church to the moment she decided to solve a problem that plagues the live events industry, Nikki’s journey is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, especially those facing challenges in hiring, funding, and building resilience in business.</p><br><p>Tune in to discover:</p><ul><li>What it takes to turn passion into a viable business in an unconventional industry</li><li>How Nikki navigated a “ghosted” investor situation</li><li>Practical strategies for hiring in a high-turnover industry</li><li>Why strategic networking has been pivotal for her business growth</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><ul><li>[0:00] Intro: Welcome and Episode Overview</li><li>[2:15] Nikki’s Early Career: Getting started in the live events industry</li><li>[6:45] The Inflection Point: How Nikki turned a major industry gap into a business idea</li><li>[10:20] The Realities of Entrepreneurship: Funding, hiring, and surviving ghosted investors</li><li>[15:50] The Giggs Platform Explained: Solving hiring challenges for live events</li><li>[20:30] Key Tips for Hiring: What Nikki looks for in new team members</li><li>[25:45] Building Resilience in Business: Why passion alone isn’t enough</li><li>[30:10] Networking Done Right: How to leverage contacts for growth and partnership</li><li>[34:25] Social Media for Founders: The power of storytelling in personal branding</li><li>[40:50] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Hard truths and actionable advice</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a founder, hiring manager, or an HR enthusiast, this episode is packed with invaluable advice and real-world stories.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
![<p>The Hard Truth of Entrepreneurship: From Ghosted Investors to Building a Business in Live Events with Nikki Sanz</p><br><p>In this episode of <em>Hire Learning</em>, Oz Rashid sits down with Nikki Sanz, Founder and CEO of Giggs, to discuss the raw truths of launching and scaling a business. From her early career on tour with big-name artists like Eric Church to the moment she decided to solve a problem that plagues the live events industry, Nikki’s journey is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, especially those facing challenges in hiring, funding, and building resilience in business.</p><br><p>Tune in to discover:</p><ul><li>What it takes to turn passion into a viable business in an unconventional industry</li><li>How Nikki navigated a “ghosted” investor situation</li><li>Practical strategies for hiring in a high-turnover industry</li><li>Why strategic networking has been pivotal for her business growth</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><ul><li>[0:00] Intro: Welcome and Episode Overview</li><li>[2:15] Nikki’s Early Career: Getting started in the live events industry</li><li>[6:45] The Inflection Point: How Nikki turned a major industry gap into a business idea</li><li>[10:20] The Realities of Entrepreneurship: Funding, hiring, and surviving ghosted investors</li><li>[15:50] The Giggs Platform Explained: Solving hiring challenges for live events</li><li>[20:30] Key Tips for Hiring: What Nikki looks for in new team members</li><li>[25:45] Building Resilience in Business: Why passion alone isn’t enough</li><li>[30:10] Networking Done Right: How to leverage contacts for growth and partnership</li><li>[34:25] Social Media for Founders: The power of storytelling in personal branding</li><li>[40:50] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Hard truths and actionable advice</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a founder, hiring manager, or an HR enthusiast, this episode is packed with invaluable advice and real-world stories.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66b601856b134e948d04b138/1729684486305-f9c62a6a-db87-461d-98ab-80b846065336.jpeg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
