Episode 48: Ben Gothard, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Gothard Enterprises

Show Description:

Ben Gothard (@bengothardofficial) is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, and author. Ben started a social media marketing agency which evolved into Gothard Enterprises, published over 14 books, including "CEO at 20: A Little Book for Big Dreams," built multiple revenue-generating e-commerce businesses, and developed a payment processing company called Quivverpay.

Ben is also the founder & show host of Project Egg: Entrepreneurs Gathering for Growth, where he interviews successful business owners from around the globe, including conversations with Grant Cardone, Patrick Bet David, Pat Flynn, Nicholas Kusmich, Kim Garst, and Ryan Stewman.

In this interview, Ben tells his story, from his childhood to beginning his entrepreneurial journey. He includes a lot of valuable lessons when it comes to forming a business, surrounding yourself with the right team, leading, and forming important networking relationships.

You can find out more about Ben at: Gothardenterprises.com

Show Highlights:

3:45-19:45: Ben gives a background on his childhood in Louisiana, where he derived his competitive mindset, and how he developed himself into a leader in his school and community.
19:45-35:15: Ben describes the call that he received while in college that would change his life forever. He discusses the moment he found his passion for entrepreneurship and how it inspired the creation of his social media marketing agency.
35:15-49:45: Ben discusses the ups and downs of starting his first company, developing as the leader of a team, and the importance of doubling down on your strengths and what works.
49:45-1:01:45: **Ben speaks on his experience of publishing his first book, starting his own podcast Project Egg (Entrepreneurs Gathering For Growth), and how these different mentors influenced him.
**1:01:45-1:12:45: Ben reflects on his ventures toward the end of his college career and afterwards, including running a concert at LSU and helping start a payment process business in Quivverpay with one of his mentors
1:12:45-1:20:45: Ben ends the show highlighting the people with biggest influences in his life, and final advice to those trying to achieve something greater.