Built for the Edge E #474: Follow Your Gut, Then Build the System: Entrepreneurial Wisdom from Dolores Hirschmann
In this episode of Built for the Edge, Kehla is joined by Dolores Hirschmann, the founder of Masters in Clarity, for a raw and inspiring conversation on navigating the real, messy, and deeply human experience of entrepreneurship. Together, they unpack what it means to scale a business without losing yourself, how to lead with intuition and follow it up with structure, and why honoring your humanness is a strategic advantage—not a liability.
Dolores shares her journey from aspiring actress in Argentina to becoming a strategist, coach, and team builder behind multi-million dollar businesses. She opens up about being thrust into the role of breadwinner overnight, building a business while raising four kids, and how she grew a loyal, long-term team by hiring for heart over hard skills.
Kehla and Dolores also explore:
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How to know when it’s time to hire (and what to look for beyond the resumé)
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What it looks like to build a business rooted in humanity, not hustle
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The difference between efforting through your head and flowing from your intuition
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Why fear is a compass—and how your business will only grow to the edge of your courage
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How to check in with your joy and curiosity as tools for sustainable leadership
Whether you’re a solopreneur on the verge of expansion or a seasoned entrepreneur learning to trust yourself more deeply, this conversation is filled with wisdom, lived experience, and practical insight. Plus, Dolores shares a powerful free resource to help you craft a high-converting talk using AI—so you can grow your business through the power of speaking.
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