by Austin Rotter | Oct 9, 2025 | Austin Rotter, Business
Failure. It’s the word no aspiring entrepreneur wants to hear, yet the one every successful one has come to embrace. When you look at iconic founders — think Elon Musk, Sara Blakely, or Richard Branson — you’ll see a trail of stumbles behind every headline-making win....
by Austin Rotter | Sep 3, 2025 | Austin Rotter, Business
Introduction Entrepreneurship isn’t a straight-line sprint—it’s a contact sport. You’ll get bruised, sidestepped, and occasionally tackled by things you didn’t see coming (like a pandemic, anyone?). But building something from scratch—especially your own brand—is one...
by Austin Rotter | Jul 9, 2025 | Austin Rotter, Business
Entrepreneurship is often romanticized as the ultimate path to freedom and wealth—but behind every success story is a rollercoaster ride of risks, resilience, and relentless hustle. Starting and growing a business is not for the faint of heart. It requires more than a...
by Austin Rotter | Jun 5, 2025 | Austin Rotter, Business
When people talk about successful entrepreneurs, the conversation often centers around big ideas, sharp business acumen, or brilliant marketing strategies. But if you peel back the layers, you’ll find that the real engine driving most entrepreneurial success isn’t...
by Austin Rotter | May 6, 2025 | Austin Rotter, Business
There’s a romanticized idea of entrepreneurship—shiny product launches, viral growth, inspirational speeches. But the real deal? It’s messy. It’s uncomfortable. It’s full of failures, awkward pitches, half-baked MVPs, and nights staring at your ceiling, wondering what...