{"podcast":{"title":"The Dyslexic Entrepreneur Podcast","slug":"the-dyslexic-entrepreneur-podcast-68036","podcast_index_feed_id":68036,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/41f1dc4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://truthaboutdyslexia.com/pages/adult-dyslexia-podcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/591481/591481-1777411532600-1863a2db7a19d.jpg","author":"Stephen Martin","episode_count":868,"summary":"The Dyslexic Entrepreneur is a podcast for dyslexic, ADHD, and neurodiverse adults who are building work and life on their own terms. Formerly The Truth About Dyslexia, this podcast keeps the same honest voice and real conversations, while expanding into entrepreneurship, health, relationships, and self-leadership for people wired differently. Hosted by Stephen Martin, a dyslexic entrepreneur, this show explores what actually works for a divergent brain in the real world. You’ll hear episodes on: • Dyslexia and adult life • ADHD, focus, energy, and overwhelm • Neurodiverse entrepreneurship and self-employment • Mental health, stress, and burnout • Relationships and communication • Building systems that fit your brain, not fighting it This is not a motivational podcast. There’s no hustle culture. No gurus. No pretending it’s all easy. Just real stories, practical tools, and lessons learned the hard way from someone living it. If you’ve ever felt unemployable, misunderstood, or exhausted by normal work structures, this podcast is here to help you build a calmer, more sustainable life that actually fits how your brain works. New episodes released regularly. Built for people wired a b…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T08:19:12.418470+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dyslexic-entrepreneur-podcast-68036"},"episode":{"title":"Why Dyslexic Entrepreneurs Suck at Selling Themselves (Even When They’re Brilliant)","slug":"why-dyslexic-entrepreneurs-suck-at-selling-themselves-even-when-they-re-brilliant","published_at":"2026-02-11T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dyslexic-entrepreneur-podcast-68036/why-dyslexic-entrepreneurs-suck-at-selling-themselves-even-when-they-re-brilliant","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dyslexic-entrepreneur-podcast-68036","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-about-dyslexia/episodes/Why-Dyslexic-Entrepreneurs-Suck-at-Selling-Themselves-Even-When-Theyre-Brilliant-e3eu57d","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/41f1dc4/podcast/play/115331757/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-11%2F417871899-44100-2-e2ce32402f801.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Stephen Martin discusses the challenges dyslexic entrepreneurs face when it comes to self-promotion and selling their services. He highlights the common struggle of translating their skills and value into effective communication, leading to a lack of confidence in selling themselves. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience's perspective and simplifying the message to bridge the gap between the seller and the buyer. Stephen also introduces a course designed to help dyslexics improve their self-promotion skills. Takeaways Dyslexics often excel at selling others but struggle with self-promotion. The issue is often a lack of belief in oneself rather than a lack of skill. Dyslexia can be viewed as a communication challenge rather than an intelligence issue. Over-explaining can confuse potential buyers and hinder sales. Simplifying the message is crucial for effective communication. Perfectionism can block clarity in sales conversations. Selling is about translating your value to the customer. Understanding your audience's level of knowledge is essential. Clarity in what you're offering builds trust with potential buyers. Courses and resources can help dyslexics improve their selling skills. Dyslexia, self-promotion, selling, confidence, entrepreneurship, communication, business, marketing, personal branding, overcoming challenges, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Join the club rightbrainresetters.com Get 20% off your first order addednutrition.com If you want to find out more visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ truthaboutdyslexia.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠","meta_description":"In this episode, Stephen Martin discusses the challenges dyslexic entrepreneurs face when it comes to self-promotion and selling their services. 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