📺 Stream EntrepreneurTV for Free 📺

This CEO Says That Second-Guessing Your Business Is Natural The big decision for this Canadian start-up to pivot was the result of eight years of decision-making.

By MaRS Discovery District

entrepreneur daily

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner, Mars Discovery District talks with Ben Zifkin, the CEO and Founder of Hubba. The company talks about focusing less on larger companies for for smaller, craft companies instead. These smaller companies ultimately focuses on getting more and more retailers. Zifkin talks about how the decision to serve smaller, craft companies seems like an easy decision now -- but the decision was one made after 8 years.

The message, the CEO notes, being that if you persevere enough, you will be successful. To date, Hubba has 100,000 companies on its platform.

Click the video to hear more from Zifkin.

Related: Why Failure Is Just One of Many Steps to Success

Entrepreneur Network is a premium video network providing entertainment, education and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. We provide expertise and opportunities to accelerate brand growth and effectively monetize video and audio content distributed across all digital platforms for the business genre.

EN is partnered with hundreds of top YouTube channels in the business vertical. Watch video from our network partners on demand on Roku, Apple TV and the Entrepreneur App available on iOS and Android devices.

MaRS Discovery District is the world’s largest urban innovation hub. Located in the heart of Toronto, MaRS supports impact-driven startups tackling key societal challenges in the health, cleantech, fintech and enterprise sectors.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

More from MaRS Discovery District

This Entrepreneur Didn't Pay Himself a Salary for 5 Years After He Started His Business

How This Founder Sold Investors on Her Company's Unconventional Technology

How Tech-Infused Clothing Has the Potential to Improve Personal Health

How 3 Words Helped Change This Man's Career

Editor's Pick

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

Business News

Passengers Are Now Entitled to a Full Cash Refund for Canceled Flights, 'Significant' Delays

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules for commercial passengers on Wednesday.

Franchise

Franchising Is Not For Everyone. Explore These Lucrative Alternatives to Expand Your Business.

Not every business can be franchised, nor should it. While franchising can be the right growth vehicle for someone with an established brand and proven concept that's ripe for growth, there are other options available for business owners.

Business News

James Clear Explains Why the 'Two Minute Rule' Is the Key to Long-Term Habit Building

The hardest step is usually the first one, he says. So make it short.

Leadership

Why Companies Should Prioritize Emotional Intelligence Training Alongside AI Implementation

Emotional intelligence is just as important as artificial intelligence, and we need it now more than ever.