Food Business Marketing Podcast - Strategy, Stories, and Tips to Build a Strong Brand · Katie Mleziva (Real Food Brands) & Clint Matthews (Start Right Foods)

169. Can you say yes to help? How the right help can lead us to our goals

January 28, 2026·11 min·1 clip

Clint argues that entrepreneurs often reject help from those with better tools or experience, missing critical opportunities for growth.

Hosts Clint and Katie use personal stories—a snowstorm where Clint helped reluctant neighbors and Katie's bike crash where she refused help—to explore why entrepreneurs often struggle to accept assistance. They connect these anecdotes to business growth, arguing that success can come from letting others step in and normalizing the act of asking for help within professional networks.

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