Lesson Summary
In this interview, Jeffrey Harmon, co-founder of Angel Studios, shares how his entrepreneurial journey began on a potato farm in Idaho and led him to build successful ventures in marketing and media. From selling potatoes to pay for private school to founding Angel Studios, Jeffrey reveals that entrepreneurship requires resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace failure. His early ventures taught him the importance of working hard, thinking creatively, and learning from setbacks.
Jeffrey emphasizes that while entrepreneurship can feel chaotic, that “chaos is a feature, not a bug” – an essential part of the creative process. He discusses how his experiences with failure, including a major lawsuit with Disney over his company VidAngel, ultimately prepared him and his team to overcome obstacles and succeed with projects like The Chosen and The Tuttle Twins cartoon. For Jeffrey, success isn’t just about profits but about facing challenges, learning from hardships, and creating something meaningful. His journey encourages young people to embrace challenges and see failure as a tool for growth.
