Risk is a Competitive Advantage - Business Brain 590 - Business Brain

In this episode of Business Brain, Dave and Shannon dive into several topics, including wedding planning insights, tools for managing emails effectively, and the concept of risk aversion in entrepreneurship. They discuss how tools like SaneBox can streamline email management by filtering out non-essential emails and setting reminders to ensure timely follow-ups, particularly for entrepreneurs and salespeople. They also explore the importance of taking risks as an entrepreneur, highlighting that overcoming risk aversion and pushing boundaries is key to growth. The discussion touches on how risk-taking can be a competitive advantage and how breaking conventional rules often drives successful businesses.

The episode also features a sponsorship segment by Shopify, where Dave shares his experience using Shopify for one of his businesses and how it significantly simplified selling merchandise worldwide. They conclude by encouraging listeners to reflect on their own risk-taking behavior and share their thoughts.