THE WORST ADVICE AMELIA SORDELL EVER HEARD

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The video uses a common entrepreneurial trope (bad advice) and a relatable scenario (a founder's hesitation due to competition) to deliver a counter-intuitive and motivating message. The direct question format and the presence of a known figure like Richard Harpin likely contribute to engagement.

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Richard Harpin asks Amelia what the worst advice she's ever received was. Amelia states it was "if someone else has already done it, don't do it," which Richard agrees is terrible advice for founders, arguing that existing players prove an idea works.

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I asked Amelia what the worst advice she’s ever had was. Her answer: if someone else has already done it, don’t do it. The worst thing a founder can do is spot a market opportunity and run from it because someone’s already there. That’s not a reason to walk away. That’s proof the idea works. How many good businesses never happened because someone said exactly that, saw a competitor, and gave up.