{"podcast":{"title":"The Hidden Entrepreneur Show with Josh Cary","slug":"the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582","podcast_index_feed_id":1144582,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/josh-cary/","website_url":"https://joshcary.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f0e79b0f-d231-460c-a37c-32b5db3e9036/hQFniGrvjoz3bsva-ftTSrXD.jpg","author":"Josh Cary","episode_count":300,"summary":"Josh Cary spent 40 years in hiding. That's right! He was hiding every part of himself in every situation, showing up in personal, social, and business trying to be the person he believed others expected of him. After feeling utterly exhausted from wearing that mask, and knowing deep down he is cut out for much more in this life, Josh ripped off the mask and is now on a mission to help other business-savvy professionals 'unmask' themselves too. Hear honest stories from successful entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners who were also once in the darkest of hiding places so you may rediscover your world, connect beautifully with others, and excel in all you set out to do. Hiding Sucks. Are you ready for the new score? Fear: Zero. You: Won.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:19:02.353361+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582"},"episode":{"title":"Turn Your Insecurity Into Your Greatest Advantage: The Business Power of Feeling “Left Out”","slug":"turn-your-insecurity-into-your-greatest-advantage-the-business-power-of-feeling-left-out","published_at":"2026-04-01T12:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582/turn-your-insecurity-into-your-greatest-advantage-the-business-power-of-feeling-left-out","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582","url":"https://joshcary.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3dfd36e0-ba6b-426e-9755-de22c2a33c26.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1683,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582/episodes/turn-your-insecurity-into-your-greatest-advantage-the-business-power-of-feeling-left-out/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582/turn-your-insecurity-into-your-greatest-advantage-the-business-power-of-feeling-left-out.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}