291. Taryn Williams - What It Takes To Succeed As A Female In Business

"I think if people don't have adaptability and flexibility and resilience and the desire to learn new skills... I think that's where you get really stuck." -Taryn Meet the woman who's redefining leadership and success. Taryn opens up about the pressures of raising venture capital, the stress of managing multiple businesses, and the importance of personal development in her life. She also delves into the future of AI in the modeling industry and how it might impact her business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, Taryn's insights and experiences are sure to provide valuable lessons and motivation. Tune in as we explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and learn how to discover the inner grit to create the business of your dreams. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Episode trailer 03:30 - The Impact of Parenting on Success 06:19 - The Importance of Creative and Critical Thinking 09:26 - Personal Development and the Role of Mentors 11:18 - The Financial Investment in Personal Development 14:14 - Continuous Learning as a Key to Success 16:23 - Exploring Masculine and Feminine Energies 20:26 - Dating as a Successful Female Entrepreneur 22:36 - Would You Still Work If Money Wasn't an Issue? 27:53 - AI's Impact on the Modeling Industry 34:57 - Moments of Doubt in Business 37:12 - Raising Venture Capital for The Right Fit 40:50 - Determining Equity and Valuation When Raising Capital 42:30 - Finding Investors for Your Business Idea 51:11 - Strategies for Effective Time Management Want manage your life the same way that helped me make $1 million by 28 and travel the world at the same time? Grab my FREE one-page Life By Design productivity planner below https://thedreamoutloudmethod.com/onepageplanner2024 About my guest: Taryn Williams is a multi-award-winning founder and CEO with over 20 years of experience, renowned as one of Australia’s foremost entrepreneurs at the nexus of talent, media, and technology. Her latest venture, #Gifted, a Shopify plug-in facilitating influencer contra gifting management at scale, has quickly gained traction, boasting usage by major Australian brands such as Accor Hotels, PE Nation, Estee Lauder, and Panasonic. Co-founded alongside James Dumay, an early Canva and Atlassian employee, this SaaS business debuted in 2023 in Australia and is slated for international expansion later this year. Formerly a model, Taryn established WINK Models at the age of 21, propelling it into one of Australia's premier commercial modeling agencies, which she continues to own. She further expanded her entrepreneurial footprint with the launch of theright.fit in 2016, followed by The Influencers, establishing herself as a pioneer in online talent-brand matchmaking and influencer marketing. With the backing of leading VC firm Airtree Ventures and strategic partners, theright.fit experienced exponential growth, culminating in successful international acquisitions in 2023. Taryn’s expertise extends beyond her ventures; she is a respected commentator on tech and business, serving as a Board Director for Next25 and Digital + Technology Collective, and advising renowned brands such as All G Foods and Lamborghini FAB. An influential speaker and global brand ambassador, Taryn's impact reverberates across industries, earning her prestigious accolades including the 2018 Mumbrella Award for Innovation and recognition on B&T’s Women in Media Power List for three consecutive years. Connect with Taryn on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tarynwilliams Website: https://tarynwilliams.com.au/ Join the Dream Out Loud Facebook Community https://bit.ly/2RSBKVF Follow me on Instagram here https://www.Instagram.com/morgantnelson Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@morgantnelson