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10. The Art of Bouncing Back: Turning Failures into Opportunities for Growth | Zlatko "Z" Bijelic

What does it take to leap from freelancer to entrepreneur with only $1,000 in your pocket?

In episode 10 of The Me Bet podcast, Zlatko “Z” Bijelic shares his journey from worker to freelancer to entrepreneur of two agencies.

Z talks about prioritizing action and learning from experience instead of overthinking. He shares his views on failures and how to process them. He also describes how taking risks and moving quickly can lead to exciting opportunities.

Z shares his exhilarating journey from utilizing his project management skills to land a remote job in the e-commerce space to building a successful agency through Upwork.

Z’s love for business building led to the creation of a sock subscription business, teaching valuable lessons that translated into various other ventures.

Emphasizing the importance of taking action, being open to learning and sharing insights to help others navigate their paths, Z discusses the emotional challenges of building and managing a team, as well as maintaining a team mentality.

We also explore the idea of success, often associated with vanity metrics and how true fulfillment lies in happiness and personal growth.

Join us for this insightful and engaging episode packed with stories and wisdom from Z’s entrepreneurial journey.

Chapters:

(0:00) – From Freelancer to Entrepreneur

(08:20) – Lessons Learned on the Entrepreneurial Journey

(22:39) – Team Mentality, Success and Burnout

(32:38) – Tips for Betting on Yourself

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