Without Purpose, Your Business Will Not Succeed Launching a startup because of money is not a strong enough motivator to get you through all of the challenges.

By Jay Glauser

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Determining the purpose of your business is a huge key to building a successful venture. It can't just be about the money.

Making money is not a strong enough motivator to get you through all of the challenges of starting your own company.

Indeed, during our tour for Main Street BIZ Experiences -- a road trip across the U.S. in which we interviewed founders from all walks of life -- very few successful BIZ Experiencess mentioned money as the main motivator for starting a company.

So, why did people launch a startup?

In this podcast, we share stories and insights into why BIZ Experiencess inspires people to build the business of their dreams.

Jay Glauser

Co-founder of The Main Street BIZ Experiences

Jay Glauser is the co-founder of The Main Street BIZ Experiences, a platform focused on helping people build their dream company and doing what they love.

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