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Why You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Build Something Great
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Why You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Build Something Great
Why is Financial Literacy Less Common?
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Why You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Build Something Great
You don’t need to be the expert in the room to start a successful business. Take Jamie Erickson, who opened Poppy’s Kitchen + Bar without a culinary background and turned it into a thriving neighbourhood spot. Her story proves that intuition, people skills, and adaptability can outshine credentials. Instead of chasing perfection, she focused on connection — and built something that truly resonated.
Key Takeaways:
You don’t have to know it all before you begin. What matters is understanding people, reading the room, and staying nimble as things change.
Being an outsider can actually be an advantage. Without industry bias, you see opportunities others miss.
Flexibility is a founder’s best friend. When the pandemic hit, Erickson pivoted fast, rethinking her model based on what customers needed most.
Data and feedback are silent superpowers. Tracking sales and demand weekly helped her make sharper, more confident decisions.
Success isn’t about expertise — it’s about curiosity, resilience, and the willingness to learn as you go.
Why It Matters:
For founders, creatives, and professionals, this is a reminder that waiting until you “know enough” is a trap. The real edge comes from empathy, experimentation, and courage — not credentials. The business world rewards those who move, listen, and adapt faster than the rest.
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