Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Better Friends | Frankie James Founder of Ideas Fest

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Previously titled “I Accidentally Joined a Pyramid Scheme... Then Built the UK's Biggest Entrepreneur Community” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 3, 2026

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In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Frankie James unpacks her founder story, from the uncertainty of figuring out a career path as a young adult to building Ideas Fest into a must-attend industry event. We get into turning setbacks into strategy, mastering assertive communication, navigating the grey area between business and friendship, and the financial tools every founder needs to know.In this episode, we cover:Frankie's founder journey from career uncertainty to building Ideas FestHow to turn setbacks into strategic opportunitiesNetworking, rapport-building, and navigating the blurred lines between business and relationshipsGaining the confidence to be assertive in the business worldFinancial support tools, top tips, and how to be a strong team playerIf you’ve ever wanted to start a business but don’t know where to begin, this one’s for you.We Are Ladies Who Launch! CHAPTERS00:00 Meet Frankie James02:33 Finding Your Path12:44 Family Business Dynamics15:31 An Intro To Ideas Fest 17:08 Pandemic Spark & First Festival Launch21:53 Building A Founder Community31:55 What’s Next For Ideas Fest35:59 Rocket Round 36:11 Community Non Negotiables 39:31 Hiring For Vibe, Not Titles43:45 Adopting The ‘Why Not Me’ Mindset54:48 Frankie’s Top Tips🔔 New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss a launch.#AD Powered by @StarlingBankApp Find out more about Starling Business here: https://bit.ly/44sEaMf: FOLLOW FRANKIE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankie_j4y/Ideas Fest: https://www.instagram.com/ideas_fest/FOLLOW USInstagram: www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunchYouTube: www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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