{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Learning as You Go: How Entrepreneurs Thrive Through Uncertainty","description":"What if the secret to success isn\u2019t having all the answers, but embracing the unknown? In this episode of The Overlap Podcast, hosts Sid Sexton and Keith Glines dive deep into what it really means to learn as you go in business, fitness, and life. From messy starts and stubborn pivots to the surprising lessons of parenting and jiu-jitsu, they reveal why staying open-minded and humble might be the most valuable skill an entrepreneur can develop. You\u2019ll hear candid stories about running companies without perfect plans, pivoting when things don\u2019t work, and keeping momentum even when failure feels relentless. This is a raw, practical look at how growth often comes from trial, error, and the courage to keep going. What You Will Learn Why entrepreneurs must get comfortable with ambiguity and limited information. The fine line between stubbornness and knowing when to pivot. How parenting and jiu-jitsu mirror the challenges of business ownership. Practical strategies for controlling negative self-talk. Why humility and openness to younger voices can fuel long-term success. Key Topics Discussed The role of mental health in an entrepreneur\u2019s ability to pivot. Why making money quickly is usually a myth in business. The danger of ignoring market signals (Henry Ford\u2019s \u201cbuggy whip\u201d lesson). How new creative tools like Canva are replacing old standards like Photoshop. What parenting teaches us about learning on the fly. How resilience in jiu-jitsu reflects resilience in entrepreneurship. Memorable Quotes \u201cIf you\u2019re going to be an entrepreneur, you have to be okay operating with limited information.\u201d \u2013 Sid \u201cCompetition\u2014whether in business or jiu-jitsu\u2014is mostly mindset. If you just keep showing up, eventually you get there.\u201d \u2013 Keith \u201cIt takes humility to know you don\u2019t know everything\u2014and that you can learn from everyone.\u201d \u2013 Sid Sponsor Spotlight Content Fresh \u2013 Growing The Overlap Podcast\u2019s social reach by 2,235%. Ready to scale your brand? Visit Content Fresh. Barranco & Associates \u2013 More than tax prep, Johnny Barranco helps align your finances with your future. Connect at Barranco & Associates. C2 Wealth Strategies \u2013 Build long-term financial freedom with Wes Cody\u2019s team. Start today at C2 Wealth. Roadmap for Growth \u2013 Scale your service business with proven systems from Chris Francis & Rick Miller. Learn more at TreeBusiness.com. Transcript Excerpts [00:06:35] Keith: \u201cBeing an entrepreneur really is learning as you go. Most of us didn\u2019t follow a perfect plan\u2014we just had to figure it out along the way.\u201d [00:23:06] Sid: \u201cWhen my oldest came out of the hospital, the fear hit me. Parenting teaches you to learn as you go better than anything else.\u201d [00:34:40] Sid: \u201cKeith just kept coming back to jiu-jitsu tournaments. That persistence\u2014showing up even when you lose\u2014is the same persistence you need in business.\u201d Conclusion Learning as you go isn\u2019t a fallback\u2014it\u2019s the way forward. Whether in business, parenting, or the gym, success comes from being open, adaptable, and willing to keep moving through uncertainty. Try applying just one \u201clearn as you go\u201d mindset shift this week\u2014and share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who needs encouragement. \ud83d\udc49 Subscribe to The Overlap Podcast, leave us a review, and share this episode with someone who\u2019s building their own path. ","author_name":"The Overlap Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/overlaplife.com","html":"