Alli Webb ON: How to Embrace Imposter Syndrome & Ways to Take Small Steps Towards Big Success
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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4.7 • 30.5K Ratings
🗓️ 10 November 2023
⏱️ 92 minutes
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Summary
For some, success is elusive while for others, it’s years of hard work and dedication.
But how can one truly and effectively achieve success?
How can we be as successful as the leaders we look up to?
Today, in the On Purpose podcast, Jay sits down with New York Times Bestselling Author, Alli Webb. After spending 15 years as a professional hairstylist, in 2010, she pioneered the Drybar concept, a chain of hair salons known for blowout services that quickly expanded nationwide. Jay and Alli go in depth about what the journey was behind creating a business to eventually selling the company for $225 million! Alli’s remarkable journey has landed her on the cover of Inc. Magazine, Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business" list, Fortune magazine's "40 Under 40," and more.
Alli and Jay explored the messy truth about starting something new– whether it’s a business or a relationship. They also talked about the importance of intuition and paying attention to red flags in entrepreneurship and the role of passion and love for what you do.
You will also learn about how Alli balances her personal and professional life and the difficulty of navigating and ending a marriage. Remember that sometimes, we won’t always have the ‘perfect ending’ in our stories, and that’s okay.
In this interview, you'll learn:
The messy truths of entrepreneurship
The importance of acknowledging imposter syndrome and using it as a source of motivation and growth
The challenges and risks associated with starting and running a business
How to take feedback as a gift
How to cope with life changes and challenges
Remember that the most beautiful masterpieces are often created from the messiest of beginnings.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:50 Success Is Messy
03:55 The Truth About Starting A Business
05:55 Anyone Can Be An Entrepreneur
07:40 ‘I never thought I would be successful’
10:30 From Hobby To Business
13:20 DON’T Think About The Money
14:26 The 2 Secrets To Success
15:56 Being Right Or Being Delusional?
20:05 How To Find Your Passion
22:04 Finding The Right Business Partners
25:31 Making Your Idea Work
27:21 Dealing With Potential Failure
29:22 Feeling Like An Imposter
33:00 The One Piece Of Advice For Success
37:00 How To Accept Criticism
40:50 Can You Be Successful AND Happy?
45:10 Finding Love During Chaos
48:25 Navigating Challenges In A Relationship
51:15 How To Balance Your Life
54:01 Finding Closure Within Yourself
57:30 How To Cope With Uncertainty
1:00:29 Hardest Part Of Divorce
1:04:58 What Do You Need To Change About Yourself?
1:07:33 Dealing With Trauma
1:11:41 Alli’s Best Advice
1:19:00 Alli On Final Five
Episode Resources:
Alli Webb | Website
Alli Webb | Instagram
Alli Webb | TikTok
Alli Webb | Book
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