
BizNest: Does Age Matter? How to Lead When You're the Youngest in the Team
04/23/25 • 49 min
“You’re too young.” We’ve all heard that phrase before, and, unfortunately, this applies especially to young entrepreneurs. But does age matter when it comes to leading a business? Watch as Francis and Penny share real-life experiences in becoming business leaders at a young age: the struggles of being a young leader, working with colleagues older than you, overcoming age bias, and handling doubters.
PLUS, some expert advice on how to earn respect and lead with confidence in this latest episode of #BizNest!
This week on “What’s Your Take?”—Do you think age matters in leadership? Why or why not? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. We’d love to hear from you!
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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/biznest/id1646498185
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“You’re too young.” We’ve all heard that phrase before, and, unfortunately, this applies especially to young entrepreneurs. But does age matter when it comes to leading a business? Watch as Francis and Penny share real-life experiences in becoming business leaders at a young age: the struggles of being a young leader, working with colleagues older than you, overcoming age bias, and handling doubters.
PLUS, some expert advice on how to earn respect and lead with confidence in this latest episode of #BizNest!
This week on “What’s Your Take?”—Do you think age matters in leadership? Why or why not? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. We’d love to hear from you!
#BizNest 🎙 #BizNestPodcast #BizNestJourney #OutsourcingAndMore #VirtuaSolutions #VirtuaSolutionsOutsourcing #businesspodcast #podcastlife #businessagediversity #youngbusinessleaders #workplaceageism #millennialbusinessleaders #millennialentrepreneurs #genzbusinessleaders #genzentrepreneurs #teammillennial #teamgenz #millennials #genz
Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Buzzsprout, and Apple podcasts:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4duvUI2KQWwHYz5kc9I6n5
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/biznest/id1646498185
Follow us on our socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biznestpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BizNestPodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BizNestPodcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biznestpodcast
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Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Buzzsprout, and Apple podcasts:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4duvUI2KQWwHYz5kc9I6n5
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/biznest/id1646498185
Follow us on our socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biznestpodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BizNestPodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BizNestPodcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@biznestpodcast
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