Mark Perkins - The Necessary Entrepreneur

Mark Perkins - The Necessary Entrepreneur The Necessary Entrepreneur is a podcast for people building, not consuming. Host Mark Perkins talks with founders and operators doing the real work.

What if the experience you have spent decades building isn’t a disadvantage in today’s workforce? What if it’s your comp...
08/19/2026

What if the experience you have spent decades building isn’t a disadvantage in today’s workforce? What if it’s your competitive advantage?

In Episode 214 of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark Perkins sits down with Kim Keating, Founder and CEO of The Fifty Factor, for a conversation about confidence, career reinvention, entrepreneurship after 50, and creating new opportunities later in life.

Kim and Mark explore why experience, knowledge, and wisdom are often undervalued and what it takes to recognize the value you bring to the table.

They also talk about rebuilding confidence after stepping away from a career, becoming more visible professionally, returning to the workforce, and having the courage to pursue a new direction.

Your career doesn’t have to follow a straight line. Sometimes the next chapter is where your experience becomes your greatest asset.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-necessary-entrepreneur/id1547181167?i=1000783773024

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33FPol1FOGcmqh3JpFCrm0?si=3Vuue3jsTW--1iKE51SrmA&utm_source=copy-link

YouTube: https://youtu.be/vyvR5gjXmQ4?si=HWxZQ5qX60YspUfC

Keep going💡
08/13/2026

Keep going💡

Stop talking about taking action… and do it. The perfect plan doesn’t exist. The only way to compound results is through...
08/13/2026

Stop talking about taking action… and do it.

The perfect plan doesn’t exist. The only way to compound results is through doing the thing and learning from the failure that ultimately follows.

Stop waiting for tomorrow. Take a hands-on approach and take action today.

08/12/2026

Supporting local and creating wealth

Check out episode 212 of The Necessary Entrepreneur podcast with Kay Woo available on all platforms!

08/10/2026

Understanding the Fourth Turning: Winter comes, but it is easier to endure knowing that spring always follows

To learn more about the seasons of history, the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs, and rewarding builders, check out episode 213 of The Necessary Entrepreneur podcast with Matt Dalio available on all platforms now💡

Are we raising the next generation of builders… or consumers?In Episode 213 of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark Perkins ...
08/10/2026

Are we raising the next generation of builders… or consumers?

In Episode 213 of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark Perkins sits down with Matt Dalio, Founder and CEO of Endless Studios, to talk about what it will take to prepare the next generation for an AI-driven world.

Matt has spent decades working in emerging markets and studying how people create, innovate, and solve problems, often with far fewer resources than we have here in the U.S.

He shares why curiosity may matter more than memorization, why young people need to learn how to create with AI, and why America’s ability to build and innovate has always been one of its greatest advantages.

Mark and Matt also get into entrepreneurship, founder burnout, cash flow vs. growth, resilience, education, and how each of us can make an impact in our own communities.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-necessary-entrepreneur/id1547181167?i=1000781924370

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ExLxGEV2OZ6AJZiLKamlR?si=LQMmFfQ3QQSAClvPk6yxzQ&utm_source=copy-link

YouTube: https://youtu.be/AHizJmX9nWI?si=N9Vlr5OJKSrVR227

The entrepreneurial journey is always in motion… It’s all about adapting, scaling, and a hands-on approach both within y...
08/07/2026

The entrepreneurial journey is always in motion…

It’s all about adapting, scaling, and a hands-on approach both within your team and community.

The process gives meaning to the end result. It’s not about when you get there, it’s about how you get there.

The impact. The people. The growth.

Each day brings a new experience, a new challenge, and a new opportunity.

Keep moving forward, but don’t forget to take it all in as you go💡🤟🏻

08/04/2026

The spark of entrepreneurship: freedom and the ability to create

08/04/2026

Entrepreneurship is an infinite game where problems never stop, and success isn’t about reaching a final goal.

It’s about surviving each day and making the decision to keep going.

To learn more about the unglamorous side of entrepreneurship check out The Necessary Entrepreneur podcast episode 212 with Kay Woo

What happens when you challenge one of the biggest assumptions in business?For Kay Woo, it started with a simple questio...
08/03/2026

What happens when you challenge one of the biggest assumptions in business?

For Kay Woo, it started with a simple question: Why should a ride-sharing company take a commission from every ride?

In Episode 212 of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark Perkins sits down with Kay Woo, Founder and CEO of Throo and TADA, to discuss how he’s building a zero-commission platform designed to put drivers first.

Kay shares the entrepreneurial mindset behind disrupting traditional mobility, the challenges of building companies in heavily regulated industries, and why innovation often begins by questioning the status quo.

Mark and Kay also explore the future of AI, blockchain, distributed ownership, and autonomous vehicles, along with how these technologies could reshape transportation over the next decade.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, disruptive innovation, or the future of technology, this episode offers a fascinating look at what happens when someone refuses to accept that “the way it’s always been done” is the only way forward.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-necessary-entrepreneur/id1547181167?i=1000779655750

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Jacb28lH17dcrDAK2r1vG?si=Aa39yq76SjmOS2RYZrFJ-g&utm_source=copy-link

YouTube: https://youtu.be/gZSkfX-e5H4?si=ho_fQKnQUF_q_XXb

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