SE02E01 - The Marathon of Entrepreneurship | With Jonathan Rhudy

But First, Principles!

Today’s guest: Jonathan Rhudy of Rhudy & Co. Strategic Communications

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Guest links: https://www.rhudy.biz,

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-rhudy-apr-2838434/

This Episode: From driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to guiding companies through media storms, Jonathan shows how perseverance, optimism, narrative mastery, and integrity shape a career, and how entrepreneurs can apply the same mindset today.

💡 Key Takeaways
Running a business requires a marathon mindset, not a sprint.

AI is profoundly affecting the way we work across all industries.

Adaptation to AI is crucial for sustained success in business.

Communicators must actively integrate AI into their strategies.

The widespread fear of being completely replaced by AI is overstated.

Long-term planning is key for business resilience and sustainability.

AI isn't eliminating roles; it's changing how we perform them.

Successful businesses will be those that embrace technological changes.

The communications sector must evolve alongside AI advancements.

Future growth is fundamentally dependent on adaptability and innovation.

But First, Principles with Colin Davis

Real stories. Real principles. Real growth for business owners.

Each episode reveals the mindset, systems, and turning points behind small-business success: so you can grow without burning out.

This season, Season 2, we’re bringing another awesome group of entrepreneurs on the show from the Richmond region.

Helpful Links

Want practical tools to build a business that actually works?
Visit: https://www.firstprinciplescoaching.com

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Email Colin: [email protected]

About Colin

Colin Davis is a business and leadership coach with a background in ministry, psychology, and organizational leadership. A former missionary and monk turned entrepreneur, he helps small-business owners create focus, build systems, and achieve lasting growth through First Principles Coaching. He lives in Virginia with his wife and children.

Find Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-rhudy-apr-2838434/

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But First, Principles with Colin Davis is a podcast for leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who want to dig deeper into how things really work. Each episode explores a timeless principle or mental model that drives exceptional decision-making, leadership clarity, and strategic thinking. With guests from business, tech, academia, and beyond, Colin helps listeners peel back the noise and return to what really matters: the principles that stand the test of time.
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