Scott Austin, Owner of JadePuma, joins us to share his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and how his broad experiences across industries and countries shaped his outlook on technology, leadership, and fulfillment. He reflects on the evolution of his career from early days at Microsoft to launching his own ventures, and the philosophy that guides his life and work today.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:18 Scott delivers action-focused, solution-based conversations.

03:36 AI enhances creativity, efficiency, and problem-solving.

05:01 Always prompt AI to cite sources to avoid misinformation and overconfidence.

08:15 Experience revealed that cultural and personal differences enrich the world.

10:00 Buying decisions often balance price sensitivity with valuable features.

12:18 Returning to San Diego led to a long-awaited leap into entrepreneurship.

15:25 Scott lives by a "leaf in the stream" philosophy, steering with intent.

18:39 Deep, lasting friendships bring the greatest happiness and connection.

Resources Mentioned:

JadePuma website https://jadepuma.com/

Shopify Solutions Podcast https://www.shopifysolutionspodcast.com/

GoDaddy https://www.godaddy.com/

Microsoft https://www.microsoft.com/

Porch https://porch.com/

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