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The transformative experience taught Adriaan the importance of nature, simplicity, and human connection, leading to increased honesty with oneself and others.

In this episode, Jordan West and Adriaan Zimmerman, a serial entrepreneur with 20 years of experience. Adriaan shares his journey from initial business intentions to unexpected success and the personal and professional challenges he has faced, leading to a deeper understanding of life and business. Together, Jordan and Adriaan delve into the importance of values, stress management, and the transformative power of natural remedies. 

Listen and learn in this episode!

Key takeaways from this episode:

• The significance of stress management, lifestyle choices, and evidence supporting stress reduction through nature-based activities.
• Recognizing and addressing feelings of helplessness, burnout, and the need for personal reevaluation.
• Prioritizing filling a market need and creating products that people want and need before figuring out monetization.
• The importance of surrounding oneself with good people and maintaining a focus on values, vision, and mission in running a business.

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Today’s Guest:

Adriaan Zimmerman, Co-Founder of Ned, began his career in venture capital in Hong Kong, focusing on sustainable development and agriculture. However, he quickly realized his passion lay in being on the other side of the table as an entrepreneur. Coming from a family of business owners, it was a natural path for him to follow. At the age of 22, he launched his first business and has since gone on to start several successful ventures, earning him the title of a serial entrepreneur. Adriaan's diverse career and experience in various industries have shaped him into a dynamic and successful business leader.

Connect and learn more about Adriaan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaanzimmerman/

Website: https://helloned.com/

Growth Plan: www.upgrowthcommerce.com/grow

Million Dollar Offers: www.upgrowthcommerce.com/grow

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Tune into this episode to learn: 

• How Pluto Pillow built a referral system that’s led to 20% of their orders coming from referrals. 
• How the company’s appearance on Shark Tank has impacted their business—despite not signing a deal.
• Why joining the 500 Startups accelerator helped Pluto Pillow expand their network of entrepreneurial peers and supercharge its growth with venture capital funding

For more on Pluto Pillow and show notes: https://shopify.com/blog/pluto-pillow?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=description&utm_source=podcast

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