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OnlyFounders
Honestly real conversations with founders who are building businesses, communities, and movements while breaking patterns, and leading with radical truth. No varnish. No script. Just showing up as humanly possible with your host, Anne Gillaspie.
Anne is a the CEO & founder of Fix & Form | A Denver Branding Firm, co-founder of 10toLaunch building launch ready brands in just ten days, and Anne Speaks where she takes the stage as a thought provoking keynote speaker. She is raising three incredible kids with her partner in crime in Denver, Colorado.
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048: Negotiating Limits: When to Hold the Line and When to Let Go
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In this episode, Matt and Anne dive deep into the often misunderstood dynamic of setting boundaries. While Anne advocates for boundaries as a critical tool for self-worth and ensuring others feel seen, Matt challenges the traditional view with a goal-oriented approach where unwavering directness is often just efficiency in disguise. From Matt’s six-week table tennis training blocks to Anne’s decision to break her own rules for a breakthrough client session, they explore the constant negotiation between time, energy, and the sacrifices required to truly hit your targets.
🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember:
- "If you don't hold solid boundaries at home, you won't at work and vice versa." — Anne
- "It's not just for my own interest, but it's for everyone else's interest... I just want to cut through really fast." — Matt
- "The sacrifice defines the boundary." — Matt
- "Boundaries are never rigid... because they have to move like a lot." — Matt
- "You need to actually make the decision of what this boundary is giving you. And do you want it? Do you choose it?" — Anne
📡 Where to Find Us
- Anne → Fix & Form - LinkedIn
- Matt → ChipBot - LinkedIn