# Turn Your Insecurity Into Your Greatest Advantage: The Business Power of Feeling “Left Out”

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Podcast: [The Hidden Entrepreneur Show with Josh Cary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582)
Published: 2026-04-01T12:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://joshcary.com
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## Resource

What if the thing you’ve spent your entire life trying to hide… is actually the reason you’re meant to win? In this episode, Josh Cary sits down with Kim Fitzpatrick, founder of Launched Host, to unpack a powerful and unexpected truth. The very thing that made you feel different as a kid might be the foundation of your success today. Kim’s journey from being the “tall, awkward kid” to building a high-performance business that transforms empty properties into income-generating Airbnb assets in just seven days is more than inspiring. It’s a masterclass in identity, resilience, and turning insecurity into a competitive edge. If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out, struggled with confidence, or questioned your place in business, this conversation will hit home and shift your perspective immediately. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How Your Insecurities Shape Your Success Why the traits you once tried to hide may actually be your most valuable business assets and how to reframe them to your advantage. The “Oddball Advantage” in Business How embracing what makes you different can position you as unique, memorable, and in demand instead of overlooked. From Shrinking to Standing Out The shift from playing small to owning your presence and how that transformation directly impacts confidence, communication, and opportunity. The Athlete Mindset for Entrepreneurs How Kim applies discipline, speed, and decision making from competitive sports into building and scaling her business. Why Speed Creates Profit (The 7-Day Model) How compressing timelines forces focus, eliminates excuses, and creates massive value for clients in the short-term rental market. Decision Making Like a Pro Why making fast, imperfect decisions often beats overthinking and how this skill separates high perfo…

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