What a CEO and Founder at Hit of Happiness Wishes They Had Known Before Entering Startups
Brian, CEO and Founder at Hit of Happiness, learned that the role is "a personal self-actualization journey," requiring immense self-awareness and a willingness to ask for help; the more assistance they sought, the greater their success.
Executive/Leadership, Self-Awareness, Teamwork, Overcoming Challenges, Asking for Help
Advizer Information
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Brian Dubow
CEO and Founder
Hit of Happiness
University of Florida 2016
MBA-UCLA, Master of Accounting- University of Florida
Accounting
Coaching, Speaking & Writing
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Being a CEO is a journey of self-actualization where you learn about yourself, your strengths, and weaknesses.
2. Surrounding yourself with people who complement your weaknesses is crucial for success.
3. Never be afraid to ask for help; it leads to more success.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
That's a good question. I think being a CEO of a company is really a personal self-actualization journey. You learn so much about yourself along the way.
You learn how to work with people and what you care about, and what you don't care about. You learn your strengths and your weaknesses. I've become hyper-aware of my weaknesses and done my best to surround myself with people who round me out because there's a lot of work to do and I can't do it all.
I need to admit that to myself. I need to put my ego aside and figure out how I can accomplish the things I want to get done. There's an immense amount of self-awareness that comes with being a CEO.
I can't do it alone, and I've learned that the more help I ask for, the more success I experience. So, advice to all of you: Never be scared to ask for help. That is one of my biggest pieces of advice.