96: From Hustle Culture to Humility: Gino Ferrand's Journey in Entrepreneurship

Does this sound familiar? You've been told that the key to success in entrepreneurship is to work harder and longer hours, sacrificing your personal life and well-being. But despite your efforts, you still haven't achieved the level of success you desire. The pain of feeling burnt out and unfulfilled is all too real. It's time to break free from this ineffective action and discover the power of mentoring in enhancing your entrepreneurship skills and increasing resilience in business. In this episode, you will be able to: Gain valuable insights and guidance from experienced mentors to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to navigate and harness the diverse work environments of different cultures for business success. Discover the power of hiring based on character and personality traits to create a strong and cohesive team. Unlock the hidden potential of soft skills in hiring, and understand why they play a crucial role in business growth. Explore cross-cultural business opportunities and learn how to tap into new markets for expansion and global success. Gino Ferrand is a serial entrepreneur, people leader, and the founder of Tecla, a leading staffing platform. With a passion for creating brands and selling online, Gino's entrepreneurial journey started in high school. His biggest supporter and mentor throughout the years has been his mom, who listened to his crazy ideas and eventually bought into his excitement. Gino's experience in the jewelry-making industry taught him the importance of persistence and sticking with a project, which he carried over to the tech industry when he founded Tecla. Through his own successes and challenges, Gino brings valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship and the power of mentoring. Join us as we dive into his story and learn from his experiences on this episode of AugMentors. The key moments in this episode are: 00:01:23 - The Power of Mentors 00:06:58 - Influence of Mentors 00:16:26 - Sharing Struggles and Negativity 00:22:29 - Pitching Tecla 00:26:17 - Importance of Work Culture in International Business 00:27:51 - Differences in Leadership Styles 00:34:00 - The Value of Mentors 00:41:09 - Shift in Focus on Soft Skills 00:43:36 - Importance of Soft Skills in Hiring  Enhance Entrepreneurship Skills Gino Ferrand emphasizes the pivotal role of mentoring in the entrepreneurial journey. He draws from his own experiences to illustrate how mentors can provide guidance, advocate for innovative ideas, and instill a sense of perseverance when tackling business challenges. Aspiring entrepreneurs will gain invaluable insights into the importance of seeking feedback, refining ideas, recognizing the merits of their ideas, and the significance of persistence in entrepreneurship. Want to connect with or work with Gino Ferrand to learn more? Find out more here! Gino's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginoferrand/ His Company: https://www.tecla.io/ Two energetic entrepreneurs host a leadership podcast for those looking to connect more authentically with others and grow to their potential through mentoring. The AugMentors podcast is now Part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Learn more about how Hubspot can help your business grow better at http://hubspot.sjv.io/Xxb224 If you would like to be a guest on AugMentors, email us at [e-mail]. We'd love to hear your story! Let's connect! Follow us on-- Our Website: https://www.augmentors.us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augmentors-us Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/@augmentorspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augmentorshq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/augmentorshq