Episode 65: Aimee Kandrac, Founder of WhatFriendsDo

Show Description:

Aimee Kandrac is the Founder and Owner of WhatFriendsDo (@whatfriendsdo), a business that provides an online tool for friends and family to coordinate meals, errands, and communication in times of need.

In this interview, Aimee talks about the story and formation WhatFriendsDo, building her team and creating a positive work environment, the concept behind the software and the markets her business is entering, and challenges she has overcome as an entrepreneur.

To learn more about Aimee and her impactful business, you can visit whatfriendsdo.com

Show Highlights:

3:30-16:00: Aimee talks about balancing the responsibilities of being an entrepreneur and being a great mother, how her kids have taught her how to be an effective business leader, and how she promotes the importance of family within her company culture.
16:00-33:30: Aimee describes the motivation and concept behind starting WhatFriendsDo, her personal story with her own business, and the importance of giving and accepting help to people who are faced with difficult life circumstances.
33:30-48:30: Aimee explains the new exciting projects that her company is working on, the different markets her business is entering, and how WhatFriendsDo can affect the world on a bigger scale.
48:30-54:30: Aimee dives into the importance of building a great team around her, and the important aspects she looks for when bringing new members to work for her company.
54:30-1:01:00: Aimee describes the tough challenges she has faced as an entrepreneur, and the important steps to take when rebounding from unexpected problems.
1:01:00: Aimee ends the show by highlighting 2 of the most important pieces of information she has learned in her entpreneurial journey, and her advice to you when you launch a business idea.