At The End Of The Day

Are You Letting Fear Delay Your Entrepreneurial Journey?

Chris Raimo Episode 56

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What if fear is the only thing standing between you and starting your business

Are you waiting until you feel confident enough
 Or is that fear quietly keeping you stuck where you are

In this episode of At the End of the Day, Chris Raimo sits down with Leesa Blankert, founder of LAB Online Agency, to talk about what really holds people back from starting their entrepreneurial journey. From layoffs to building her own agency, Leesa shares honest insights on fear, taking action, and why starting before you feel ready is often the only way forward.

What You Will Learn in This Episode

  •  How fear shows up when starting a business 
  •  Why most people delay their entrepreneurial journey 
  •  How Leesa transitioned from traditional work into entrepreneurship 
  •  The reality of building a digital agency from scratch 
  •  The role of AI in business and why fundamentals still matter 
  •  Why human connection remains a competitive advantage 
  •  How community and networking can accelerate your growth 
  •  Why rejection is part of the process and not something to fear 

About Leesa Blankert

Leesa Blankert is the founder of LAB Online Agency with a background in marketing and psychology. She works with small business owners to build effective marketing campaigns across web development, SEO, PPC, and digital strategy

Her journey into entrepreneurship was shaped by unexpected challenges, career shifts, and the decision to move forward despite uncertainty.

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