In this episode of The Carlisle Show, host Nate Carlisle addresses the audience, responding to the overwhelming positive feedback received on their previous episode featuring co-host Justice. The duo decides to keep the momentum going with another conversational deep dive into entrepreneurship and personal growth. Justice, who started at Nate’s business in mid-2018 as a low-level employee, quickly climbed the ranks through hard work and dedication. Their discussion lays out the blueprint for taking initiative, grinding hard, and building unshakable self-confidence to crush professional goals.

Nate kicks things off by sharing his own story, from being undervalued at a machine shop to finding his stride in the framing industry. Both he and Justice recount their experiences of bouncing between companies when their talents weren’t recognized, hammering home the importance of knowing when to move on. They stress that patience, perseverance, and a proactive approach are key to making waves in any business.

The conversation shifts to the concept of intrapreneurship—a goldmine for those who crave growth and responsibility without bearing the full brunt of entrepreneurship’s risks. Nate explains how finding companies with a high ceiling for growth is crucial and shares how his journey through various firms eventually led him to start his own business after realizing his potential was capped by short-sighted partners. Justice echoes these sentiments, underscoring the value of constantly improving and shouldering more responsibility to stand out.

Nate and Justice agree: being an intrapreneur can be incredibly rewarding with far less risk than entrepreneurship. Their advice? Don’t even think about asking for more money until you’ve proven your value and made yourself indispensable. The episode wraps up with Nate appreciating Justice’s role as co-host, emphasizing the strong bond they share, and urging listeners to focus on being stellar intrapreneurs first, which could pave the way to eventual entrepreneurship. Tune in next week for more raw, real, and valuable insights.