What You Can Learn From This Serial CEO

John Heffner says he doesn't have an entrepreneurial bone in his body -- but he knows how to get the most out of them.

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It's great if you have an exciting business idea, and it's even better if you have the drive to make that business idea a reality -- it's the heart of entrepreneurship. But, along the way, even the best entrepreneurs need to be able to lean on other people.

In this episode, Entrepreneur Network partner Business Rockstars sits down with John Heffner, who has never started his own business but has worked as either the president or CEO of his last four companies and who is currently the CEO of Drybar.

Heffner explains how having a business expert can help people with big ideas make their dreams come true, and what he looks for when building a great team.

Watch the video to learn more.

Related: The Simplest Test of Whether Your Business Idea Is Good or Bad?

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