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Kim Staflund is the founder and publisher at Polished Publishing Group

In my role as a book publisher and sales coach for authors, I’ve learned that the top fear of introverted entrepreneurs is fear itself. And it comes in the form of self-doubt.

I can’t tell you how many people I’ve sat and had a coffee with who have sheepishly shrugged their shoulders and said, “It’s probably a stupid idea. Maybe I shouldn’t do it.” To which I always reply, “How long have you been thinking about this idea? When did it first come to you?”

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Brent Schafer, CEO & Founder, Vuevent

My business partner, Jimmy Derocher, and I met at my freshman year of college at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA and instantly became great friends. Jimmy was a computer science and mathematical economics major. I was a business major, with experience with start-ups and three international internships. We had a lot of interests in common - ping pong, video games, technology, economics, politics, etc. Our most important similarity, though, was the high level of dedication we exhibited at all we put our minds to. We couldn’t rest until we had finished what we had started, in any endeavor. It is the intrinsic motivation to follow-through that makes Jimmy and I successful partners.

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Emily Frank, President, ZSS Skincare

Taking the leap from being part of a team to leading a team can be intimidating.  I recently transitioned from being part of a team to an opportunity to take the lead in launching a skin care company called ZSS Skincare.  My experience leading up to this opportunity has been quite unique.  I started out as an attorney practicing patent litigation at one of the large law firms and after about 5 years decided I was ready for something new and went to business school.  During and since business school I have focused on business development and strategy for small companies.  Both professions have taught me some valuable lessons that apply to transitioning into a leadership role and launching a new business:

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