Why Being Great Isn't Enough: The Recognition Gap Holding Entrepreneurs Back with KJ Blattenbauer

Hey, Mark.

Hey, Katie.

Hey, you want to do a podcast? Yeah. Sweet. Okay. Welcome to the Unforget Yourself Show, where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, get over your own bullshit, so that you can do the fucking thing you actually want to do.

Absolutely. I'm Mark.

And I'm Katie.

And we're the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself system. Look, being a business owner is tough with vulnerability and with humor. We'll be sharing with you the real stories behind the success of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business and to show you that you're not alone.

You're not. Well, from the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO... We have honest conversations about how they got to where they are today. We talk about the challenges that they faced and what they're currently dealing with in real time on the roller coaster journey. Along the way, we want to show you that it's you. You are the most important asset in your business.

Yeah, you are. So let's cut the bullshit and start the show.

Enjoy.

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