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Entrepreneur
7 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Dr. Drew Pinsky's Advice for Dealing With Rejection
Any entrepreneur who is being honest will tell you the same thing: this lifestyle isn't easy. Running and growing a small business comes with great highs and crashing lows. And when everything rests on your shoulders, financial and personal stresses can feel completely overwhelming. But if you are going through a tough patch, you should know that it isn't just you, and that you are not alone. We created our new series, Entrepreneur Therapy, presented by Amazon Business, to help entrepreneurs deal with the multitude of struggles they face day in and day out. Renowned health expert Dr. Drew Pinsky and serial investor Kim Perell sit down with small business owners, assess their issues and give actionable advice that they (or anyone watching with a similar problem) can use to build a mindset of resilience and strength. Episode one features Kim Roxie, the founder and CEO of Lamik Beauty, who is simultaneously dealing with the loss of her sister and the crushing pressure that comes with hearing no after no while seeking much-needed capital from investors. Related: Watch Kim Roxie Pitch Her Company on 'Elevator Pitch' Dr. Drew asks: "Have you given yourself the time and the space to grieve?" He notes that in the world of entrepreneurship, everything is go, go, go, but that spending proper time living in your grief is the only way to pass through it. He assures Roxie that it doesn't have to be five weeks — even five minutes of listening to your thoughts and emotions can help the healing process begin. Perrell feels Kim Roxie's pain when it comes to investment — or a lack thereof. "I have been underestimated my whole life, so I totally get what you are feeling," she says. "Less than 2% of VC funding goes to women, which is terrible. But it's really important to remember that it's a numbers game. You're going to hear a hundred nos before you get one yes." Related: Why Rejection is a Startup's Best Growth Strategy Dr. Drew says that how you choose to respond to those rejections is everything. "The only thing you can control is how you react," he notes. "Part of learning resiliency is leaning into rejection and learning not to be bothered so much by it. It's never going to feel good, but don't let it get you in the gut." Watch the episode to hear more about Roxie's struggles and the advice Dr. Drew and Perrell share that can change her life, and possibly yours. Entrepreneur Therapy is presented by Amazon Business. Smart business buying starts with Amazon Business. Learn more. Related: Do You Want to Live to Be 100? This Researcher Has the Answer to Why Longevity is Not a Quick Fix or Trendy Diet
Entrepreneur
24-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
How To Trust Your Instincts During a Pivot
Get lessons in leadership and decision-making from renowned health expert Dr. Drew Pinsky and serial investor Kim Perell on this episode of Entrepreneur Therapy. Roy Scott used to write raps that promoted violence and drug use. But seeing his young son repeating his lyrics changed everything. "That was just a light bulb," he says. "Like, I can't do this anymore." As the founder and CEO of Healthy Hip Hop, Scott is on a mission to bring clean, positive hip hop to kids and families. He has scaled the company through school partnerships, government contracts, and a new direct-to-consumer app. But with that growth has come pressure. Scott wants to scale the business but worries that he's not making the right decisions. "I just want to kind of mitigate that risk. I want to make more of the right decisions and [fewer] wrong decisions," he says. In this episode of Entrepreneur Therapy, presented by Amazon Business, Dr. Drew and Kim Perell help Scott tackle one of the toughest parts of entrepreneurship: trusting your instincts. Related: Know When to Trust Your Gut and When to Seek Outside Advice Scott explains that after finding early traction with schools and government contracts, changes in budget availability forced him to rethink his strategy and go direct to consumer. Perell reassures him that this is not a misstep, but part of the entrepreneurial journey. "99% of all the most successful entrepreneurs I've ever met have pivoted at least once," she says. "Having the courage to make a change is amazing." Regarding Scott's personal journey, Dr. Drew homes in on on his mindset around decision-making. He notices Scott switching between "we" and "I" when talking about the business and asks, "How does it feel to be in a leadership position — is that comfortable for you?" Scott says he feels confident as a leader but leans heavily on his team. Dr. Drew challenges him to step more fully into his role: "I'm wondering if maybe you need to sort of take the reins a little more proactively and trust your instincts a little more — because ultimately, it's you." Scott admits that part of the reason he hesitates to make quick decisions stems from not wanting to make the wrong call. He also confesses: "I am hard on myself… I want to be the best version of myself, so I definitely need to show myself some more grace." To help him deal with that pressure, Perrel offers one of her go-to strategies: The 70 percent rule. "I know it's hard to make decisions without complete information," she says, "but if you have 70 percent of the information, my rule of thumb is: go." It's a simple guideline — one that reminds Scott (and anyone watching) that waiting for perfection is often the greater risk. Related: How to Master Decision-Making in a World Full of Options Watch the episode to learn more about Ahuja's challenges and the advice Dr. Drew and Perrell give to build smarter while staying grounded at home. Entrepreneur Therapy is presented by Amazon Business. Smart business buying starts with Amazon Business. Learn more.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA ANNOUNCES POWERFUL NEW SERIES "ENTREPRENEUR THERAPY"
Co-Hosted by Kim Perell and Dr. Drew, Sponsored by Amazon Business NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur Media is proud to unveil its newest original series, Entrepreneur Therapy, co-hosted by Kim Perell, a 9X founder, bestselling author, and serial investor, and Dr. Drew Pinsky, a renowned physician and media personality. Sponsored by Amazon Business, the groundbreaking series will premiere exclusively on At a time when hustle culture dominates and success is often measured in headlines and funding rounds, Entrepreneur Therapy offers something rare: honesty. The series brings together Kim Perell's real-world experience building and investing in over 100 companies and Dr. Drew's decades-long expertise in mental health and human behavior. Together, they explore the emotional toll and psychological struggles that too often accompany the entrepreneurial journey. "Entrepreneurship looks glamorous from the outside but behind the pitch decks and polished Instagram posts are sleepless nights, costly mistakes, and paralyzing pressure," said Kim Perell. "This show is about bringing those truths into the light and giving founders the space to be seen, not just as CEOs, but as human beings." Each episode will feature intimate conversations with small business owners who are struggling with more than scaling their companies. From burnout and anxiety to self-doubt and financial stress, these founders open up about what's really going on behind the pitch decks, funding rounds, and polished social media posts. "Entrepreneurs are under enormous pressure, and many are suffering silently," said co-host Dr. Drew Pinsky. "Entrepreneur Therapy is designed to be a safe space for them to speak openly and get real emotional and strategic support." Entrepreneur Therapy builds on the legacy of one of Entrepreneur Media's most popular shows, Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. In its fast-paced format, entrepreneurs have 60 seconds to pitch their business idea in an elevator. If the panel of investors like what they hear, the entrepreneurs are invited into the boardroom to pitch for real money. Now, many of those same founders are returning to the screen in Entrepreneur Therapy. This time, their goal is not to raise funding, but to raise awareness about what it takes to keep going after the pitch. These are raw, "where are they now" stories that blend personal vulnerability with professional insight. "This series marks an evolution in how we tell stories of entrepreneurship," said Bill Shaw, President of Entrepreneur Media. "We're no longer just talking about success, we're talking about survival, growth, and the emotional truth behind the grind. It's powerful, it's real, and it's long overdue." Whether you're scaling, pivoting, or simply trying to stay afloat, Entrepreneur Therapy is a must-watch for founders ready to be reminded: you're not alone. The first episode will be premiering on June 17, on Streaming schedule and episode details to follow. About Entrepreneur Media Entrepreneur is the media powerhouse at the forefront of the culture, mindset, and lifestyle of entrepreneurship. For 46 years, Entrepreneur has helped business leaders start, run and grow their ventures. Today, the brand helps fuel creative ideas and strategize breakthrough growth plans with how-to content, books, podcasts, videos, consulting services, and more. Entrepreneur magazine, and publishing imprint Entrepreneur Books provide solutions, information, inspiration and education read by millions of entrepreneurs and business owners worldwide. For more information, please visit About Kim Perell Kim Perell is a 9X founder, 2X best-selling author, investor in 100+ companies, acclaimed speaker, and a proud mom of four. She started her first company from her kitchen table at 23 years old, became a multi-millionaire by the time she was 30, and sold her last company for $235 million. While simultaneously running multimillion dollar companies, Kim has dedicated her life to empowering the next generation of business leaders. She shines as a dynamic TV and media personality on Entrepreneur Magazine's hit show Elevator Pitch. Kim regularly appears in media, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Drew Barrymore Show, CNBC, Fox, MSNBC, CNN Money, The New York Times, Forbes, Inc, and The Huffington Post. In her upcoming book, Mistakes That Made Me A Millionaire, Kim shares the raw, unfiltered truth about the journey to success- proving that every mistake holds the potential for million-dollar lessons. Learn more at About Dr. Drew Dr. Drew Pinsky, known nationally as "Dr. Drew," has been a ubiquitous fixture both on television and radio for the entirety of his multi-faceted career. The combination of running a thriving medical practice (he still treats patients!), while simultaneously cultivating a successful media career, has resulted in an unprecedented reservoir of expertise. His work as a doctor of internal medicine/addiction specialist and prolific broadcaster has imbued him with the rare ability to examine any issue through the lenses of practical experience, scientific evidence and pragmatism. Dr. Drew's career path has provided him with the reasoned perspective required to thoughtfully examine any number of topics. Highly educated and deeply passionate, he is uniquely qualified to offer perspectives on matters relating to cultural and political trends, social issues, religion, sex, and health, just to name a few. His diverse skill set qualifies him to serve in many different capacities. Over the course of his professional life, Dr. Drew has been regarded as a beacon of truth, integrity, fairness, and common sense. For more information contact: Alyssa Pfitsher apfitscher@ Rachael Stewart rstewart@ View original content: SOURCE Entrepreneur Media Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
West Australian
10-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Amazon opens dedicated Australian business store
Amazon is expanding its massive footprint in Australia, to business supplies. Amazon Business opened an Australian site on Wednesday morning, the retailer's eleventh country-specific business wholesale store. Questioned about taking on retailers such as Officeworks, Amazon Australia executive Lena Zak told NewsWire: 'We've invested in our selection, we've invested in our delivery processes and customers are getting deliveries as fast as the same day'. 'We are really customer-focused, not competitor-focused … We really believe that now is the time to launch for (business-to-business) customers, who we feel have been under-served by the procurement processes that we have in Australia.' Amazon Business offers wholesale rates and 'eligible' businesses can consolidate their purchases and tax invoices in one place. Amazon does not disclose what exactly makes a business eligible other than being 'legitimate'. Amazon Australia's growth marketing boss, Ms Zak, told NewsWire the company's existing courier network could handle the new business customers. The business arm of the retail giant sells millions of items. Beyond pens and desk chairs, there are cleaning supplies, trades equipment, cookery and first aid. 'They're also buying nappies and formula, and toys, and the list goes on,' Ms Zak said of business customers, such as day care centres. 'Without Amazon Business, they may have had to visit multiple stores to get everything they need … with this launch, they can get all of that in one place, delivered fast and free and with exclusive discounts.' Ten other countries have a dedicated Amazon Business store, namely Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. Touting independent research from YouGov, Amazon says 78 per cent of small and medium businesses have made cost-cuttings in the past three years, signalling room in the market for Amazon's massive product range and member discounts. The general platform allows small businesses to sell their products; in total, 14,000 Australian businesses sell their wares on Amazon, Ms Zak said. 'So for those sellers on our side, we're now giving them access to a whole new customer base to continue growing their businesses' In the US, the retail giant is trying to make inroads in another lucrative market – groceries. Consumers can pay US$99.99 a year on top of their Prime subscriptions to get groceries delivered. Mexican and British grocery chains have signed similar deals with the retailer. Ms Zak and other spokespeople for Amazon said there were plans for Australian grocery deliveries.
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
US retail giant opens new Aussie store
Amazon is expanding its massive footprint in Australia, to business supplies. Amazon Business opened an Australian site on Wednesday morning, the retailer's eleventh country-specific business wholesale store. Questioned about taking on retailers such as Officeworks, Amazon Australia executive Lena Zak told NewsWire: 'We've invested in our selection, we've invested in our delivery processes and customers are getting deliveries as fast as the same day'. 'We are really customer-focused, not competitor-focused … We really believe that now is the time to launch for (business-to-business) customers, who we feel have been under-served by the procurement processes that we have in Australia.' Amazon's current infrastructure, like Sydney's Kemps Creek warehouse, can sustain the new business site and sales, executive Lena Zak tells NewsWire. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia Amazon Business offers wholesale rates and 'eligible' businesses can consolidate their purchases and tax invoices in one place. Amazon does not disclose what exactly makes a business eligible other than being 'legitimate'. Amazon Australia's growth marketing boss, Ms Zak, told NewsWire the company's existing courier network could handle the new business customers. The business arm of the retail giant sells millions of items. Beyond pens and desk chairs, there are cleaning supplies, trades equipment, cookery and first aid. 'They're also buying nappies and formula, and toys, and the list goes on,' Ms Zak said of business customers, such as day care centres. 'Without Amazon Business, they may have had to visit multiple stores to get everything they need … with this launch, they can get all of that in one place, delivered fast and free and with exclusive discounts.' Amazon uses a network of 20 different courier companies in Australia. NewsWire / Ian Currie Credit: News Corp Australia Ten other countries have a dedicated Amazon Business store, namely Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. Touting independent research from YouGov, Amazon says 78 per cent of small and medium businesses have made cost-cuttings in the past three years, signalling room in the market for Amazon's massive product range and member discounts. The general platform allows small businesses to sell their products; in total, 14,000 Australian businesses sell their wares on Amazon, Ms Zak said. 'So for those sellers on our side, we're now giving them access to a whole new customer base to continue growing their businesses' In the US, the retail giant is trying to make inroads in another lucrative market – groceries. Consumers can pay US$99.99 a year on top of their Prime subscriptions to get groceries delivered. Mexican and British grocery chains have signed similar deals with the retailer. Ms Zak and other spokespeople for Amazon said there were plans for Australian grocery deliveries.
