Weekly Reflections

Genre

I finished reading The Practice by Seth Godin. It reminds us how important it is to identify the tribe we seek to serve. As I prepare to share a weekly blog in 2021, here’s an outline to highlight the genre of content you can expect around here.

My creative work is dedicated to…

…passionate people interested in entrepreneurship.

…small business owners and startup founders alike.

…people who like to work hard, but have fun doing it.

…open-minded, inclusive builders of the future.

…people who believe generosity builds trust.

…friends caffeinating 1 Million Cups communities.

…folks who maintain an optimistic, #GiveFirst approach.

…entrepreneurs who accelerate fellow entrepreneurs.

…entrepreneurial ecosystem builders.

…people eager to learn together.

By Ben McDougal, ago

Caffeinated Conversations

Welcome to my expanded website!

I’ve learned so much through my own entrepreneurial ventures and have been inspired by thousands of fellow founders nationwide. I spent 2020 working to synthesize a comprehensive, yet approachable narrative focused on entrepreneurship in this connected era. You Don’t Need This Book: Entrepreneurship In The Connected Era is my new book that includes everything I know about entrepreneurship, refined as innovative energy for caffeinated entrepreneurs. This book means the world to me and in 2021, I’m pairing it with a weekly blog called Roasted Reflections. This website is a new home for all my energized ruminations.

Another reason this website has been expanded, is to accelerate my work as an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder. Since 2012, I’ve been professionally collaborating with community builders who are passionate about educating entrepreneurs and evolving their entrepreneurial ecosystems. If your organization is ready to revitalize the entrepreneurial spirit in your community, let’s connect to fuel the future of your community-driven economy.

What’s next?

Starting January 1st, I’ll be sharing a weekly reflection right here on this website. If you’d like to have these friendly knowledge grenades lobbed into your inbox, subscribe to receive Roasted Reflections every Wednesday morning. Either way, I’m glad we’re connected. I’m truly blessed to have remarkable people like you in my life and would love to hear from you anytime. Cheers!

By Ben McDougal, ago